An Indian applicant recently shared on Reddit how they received a U.S. B1/B2 visa in just four minutes, with hardly any questions asked. The visa, approved within nine days, was granted for attending a business conference in Dallas, Texas. The experience shows that approvals can still come through quickly despite all the buzz around long wait times and rising rejection rates.
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The process started off on July 21 with the DS-160 form. Once submitted, the fee was paid and an appointment booked but the first available slot showed up as April 2026. With the conference scheduled for August 2025, that slot didn’t work, so they went ahead and applied for an emergency appointment instead.
“I wrote a detailed explanation, attached the invitation letter and got approved in less than 24 hours on 23rd July,” the applicant said. They locked in their biometrics appointment for July 25, followed by the consular interview on July 28 at the Mumbai consulate.
Speaking further on the interview process, the applicant stated, “At the entrance I kept my electronic devices in the provided lockers, passed through security and went to the biometrics confirmation desk. Then I was directed to the English-speaking interview line.”
Recalling the interview process, the applicant stated:
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“VO: Good morning. Me: Very good morning. VO: What is the purpose of your visit? Me: I am going to attend an academic conference. VO: Where is the conference? Me: At the University of Texas, Dallas. VO: Where do you study? Me: I study at [University Name]. VO: Is that a poster presentation? Me: No, it’s a full-fledged presentation. VO: Explain that to me. Me: I submitted an abstract, got selected and was invited to give a full presentation at the PhD Forum. VO: Is someone traveling with you? Me: No, I will be traveling alone. VO: Your visa is approved.”
This Reddit user’s experience is a refreshing reminder that not every U.S. visa story ends in delays or rejections. Despite the buzz around long wait times and tighter scrutiny, their case proves that with the right paperwork, clear intent, and timely action, things can run swiftly. The entire process wrapped up in just nine days due to a well-written emergency appointment request, supporting documents like the conference invite, and a calm, confident interview. The questions asked were straightforward and focused on purpose, location, and presentation details were nothing out of the ordinary. The applicant’s responses were clear and honest, which likely helped move things as quick as possible. This story stands out in its simple way amid the long visa que.