A Reddit user has shared that his US B1/B2 visa was rejected at the Kolkata consulate. The final-year student, who got selected for a medical observership in the US, has shared what happened during the interview. The B1 visa is issued for temporary business purposes while the B2 visa is issued for temporary tourism.

The visa officer asked routine questions about the purpose of travel, hospital details, student status and duration of stay. The applicant explained they had been selected for a four-week medical observership. The student also informed the officer of his parents’ occupation. Also Read | Reddit user confused about taking new job with ₹7 LPA salary hike; here's why

Then, without asking for any documents, the officer said the visa was not approved.

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