Neither long waits nor queues: Man gets US visa approved in just two minutes at Chennai Consulate, shares 'sporty' hacks in Reddit post

Reports of several B1/B2 visa applications getting rejected have surfaced on social media in recent times with many netizens claiming that these rejections took place in the past few days. The applicants claimed no clear reason was given for their visa rejection. This came at a time when the H-1B visa stamping has been delayed in India for months, ever since the social media vetting began on December 15, 2025. B1/B2s are short-term visitor visas for business or tourism and can't be used for work in the US. Amid reports of US consular offices in India rejecting B1/B2 visas, a man has shared tips after his tourist visa was approved in just two minutes at the Chennai consulate. In a Reddit post, he explained that he conveyed to the visa officer how deep his ties to India are and the certainty of his return after the trip. B1/B2 visas are currently facing heightened scrutiny, as visitor visas have increasingly been used by some applicants to enter the US, overstay, and later seek asylum.

Man shares tips after B1/B2 visa gets approved in 2 minutes

In the Reddit post, the man said he was asked about the purpose of his visit, to which he shared a detailed travel itinerary to show that his trip was purely for tourism. His plans included visiting New York and Washington, DC, touring the NASA Space Center in Houston, and attending a FIFA World Cup match. The Redditor advised that applicants should not give brief or vague responses to this question, as a well-explained plan helps reassure the visa officer that the visit is genuine and transparent.


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The man was asked why he would be alone on this trip and not accompanied by his wife. He answered that she has work commitments in India. He was asked whether he traveled internationally before and he gave the list of countries that included Portugal, Dubai, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia etc. He was asked about his company and salary. He said he was only asked for his passport and no other document, no proof of funds and no itinerary.

The man said he didn't show hotel bookings or any tickets and he did not even have FIFA booking but his intent was clear. He added that his high salary which he mentioned as 50LPA, a stable job, and marital status all contributed to proving that he would have to return to India.

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US Consulate General Mumbai issues reminder

Last week, the US Consulate General Mumbai issued a reminder about the use and misuse of B1/B2 visas and said they only allow business meetings and not employment. "Know the rules before you travel. A B1/B2 visitor visa can be used to conduct business meetings and negotiate contracts but you need a different visa to work. Unauthorized employment can lead to deportation and/or a permanent ban from entering America in the future," the message issued by the consulate read.