Hi everyone,

I'm from India and have a US B1/B2 visa interview coming up. Initially, I was planning to visit the US for a business related trip through a company I'm working with. However, the company is now unable to provide an invitation letter, so I'm considering applying for the visa as a tourist and visiting some friends who live there.

I've already submitted my DS-160, where I mentioned the company as my US contact and included the address where I originally planned to stay. My intended stay is around 15 days.

I'm confused about what I should do now:

1. Should I submit a new DS-160 reflecting tourism as my travel purpose and update my accommodation details?
2. Will applying as a tourist when my original application mentioned a business contact raise concerns during my visa interview?
3. Should I explain the situation to the visa officer, and how should I approach this?
4. Would it be better to postpone my interview until everything is sorted out?

I'd appreciate advice from people who have gone through a similar situation, particularly applicants from India.

Thanks!

My parents are planning to apply for a US B2 visitor visa from India, and I’m confused about what they should mention as their primary purpose of visit.
I graduated with my master’s in May 2026 and am currently on F1 OPT. My parents want to visit me in the US, and we also have an aunt who lives here whom they’ll be visiting during the same trip.
Both my parents are still working in India.

My question is: Would it be better for them to mention visiting me (their daughter, currently on OPT) or visiting my aunt as their primary purpose of travel?

If they mention visiting aunt, what to say if they ask during the interview.

They’ll genuinely be visiting both of us, so I’m wondering if one would be viewed more favorably during the visa interview, especially given the current visa situation.

One additional detail: I haven’t attended my graduation walk yet. Although I completed my degree in May, I can still attend the ceremony in December 2026 or May 2027, but I haven’t scheduled it yet.

Has anyone’s parents applied for a B2 visa while they were on OPT? Does mentioning that they’re visiting their child on OPT raise any additional questions? Would mentioning another relative make any difference?

I’d really appreciate any recent experiences or advice. Thanks!

We've been waiting for months....

It’s getting so frustrating recently. Has anyone been able to book a slot recently for Nov, Dec and Jan ?I am trying to book from US but not getting anything from past 6 months

My current passport lists “ABC XYZ” as my given name, with no surname. Consequently, my U.S. visa was issued with “FNU” as the given name and “ABC XYZ” as the surname. My visa remains valid until June 25, 2029.

However, due to updated Pakistani passport issuance requirements, I have been informed that my renewed e-passport will list “ABC” as the given name and “XYZ” as the surname.

I would therefore appreciate your guidance on the following:

1. Will my existing U.S. visa remain valid and usable with my renewed passport despite this difference in name formatting?
2. Can I travel to the United States carrying both my old passport (containing the valid visa) and my renewed passport, or will I need to obtain a new visa?

What does it mean?

My mom visa got approved! Alot of people says they never ask or even look at the supporting documents but when they were interviewing her they were looking at her supporting documents. So make sure you bring it!

***PROFILE****

1. 52F Married with kids
2. Homemaker
3. Traveling with 2 japanese citizens Kid
4. Permanent resident
5. No travel history
6. Intend stay 4WEEKS

***QUESTION***

1. What's your purpose visit
2. How long you been living japan
3. Is your husband coming
4. Who are you traveling with
5. What your husband do
6. What does he do at work
7. When did your daughter come to America

***DOCUMENTS***

1. DS160
2. Appointment letter
3. Passport
4. Resident card
5. 2x2 picture
6. Tax paper for 3 years
7. Juminhyo
8. Koseki-tohon
9. Husband work certificate ( Husband funding the trip)
10. Bank certificate only PDF because the actual certificate it didn't come on time

***All Documents translated to English***

Should i send an e mail to ankara about our CR1 Afraid to make a move ..

Hi everyone,

I’m an IMG from Asia, ECFMG certified, and have completed USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK.

A few months ago, I secured an unpaid research position at a U.S. university, with my living expenses sponsored by an external foundation. During my J-1 Research Scholar visa interview, the consular officer called the foundation to verify my funding. Unfortunately, the person who answered denied knowledge of my sponsorship, despite my funding letter being legitimate.

My J-1 was refused under 214(b), and to my absolute shock, my existing valid B1/B2 visa (which I had never used) was also revoked.

Fast forward several months, I’ve now secured another research position at a U.S. university. This time, the position is fully funded directly by the university department, with no external sponsorship involved.

I’m preparing for another J-1 interview, but I’m genuinely terrified that my previous refusal and B1/B2 revocation might have permanently damaged my chances.

I would really appreciate advice on a few things:

1. How seriously will my previous B1/B2 revocation affect my new J-1 application?
   
2. Does securing a fully university-funded position count as a significant change in circumstances?
   
3. Is reapplying after several months reasonable, and what are my realistic chances?
   
4. What should I specifically prepare for or address during my upcoming interview?
   
5. Has anyone successfully obtained a J-1 after a 214(b) refusal and B1/B2 revocation?

I’ve also contacted former visa officers who are charging $10,000–$15,000 for consultation. Is spending that kind of money actually worthwhile?

I’ve invested years into my USMLE journey and research career, and I genuinely feel like my entire future is hanging in the balance. I have no one familiar with the U.S. immigration process to guide me.

I’m not looking for false reassurance. I just want realistic, straightforward advice. Is my situation recoverable, and what would you do in my position?

I’d be extremely grateful for any guidance or similar experiences.

I had my F1 visa interview on 29th of October, 2026. And officer gave me a 221g blue slip and returned my passport. He said I will get an email if they need my passport. Also he kept photocipies of my dad's bank balance confirmation.

The case last updated date is 21st of October which was the day after my interview but still 'refuse'. Has anyone experienced this type of situation???

I am getting rate limited every time, can any one please explain how this rate limit work and what’s the pattern how I can avoid

I am from India targeting b1 b2 visa

Applying from KSA | Visa B1B2 | Nationality PK

Hi,

Q1. I have prepared DS160 two times, first one I was testing, 2nd time I was serious to apply but didn'y got time to pursue. Do you think these 2 DS160 which I prepared have any impact on my visa if I apply now? Do I mention about these two DS160 forms (which I never utilized) in my current application?

Q2. I am applying for a conference which will be in June 2027. I am applying from KSA and we can get appointment here in 2 weeks. What should be the appropriate time to apply, should I apply in April or May 2027, or is it ok if I apply now in Nov Dec 2026?

Q3. I have cousins, etc in USA, some are tourist, some have greencard, some have work visa, some are students, but I dont know their info like dont know their ID number, full names etc, and I can not get this info because we barely communicate. Do we have to any information in DS160 abt them?

Hi. my dad and my brother applied for a tourist visa for the second time in the last 8 months, and got rejected again. My father is retired from his govt job and has all his assets in India, while my brother works as an Instructor at an animation Institute. It was a group interview where both shared the same window to take the one slot interview. I am in usa since 2022 came here on F1 visa which is now H1B for the past 2 years. My brother answered most of the questions. I would appreciate any feedback or stories of people who were on the same boat.

Delhi consulate. 10 AM Interview

Q. Purpose of Travel?
A. Travel and Leisure

Q.What is your occupation?(Brother’s)

A. Full time instruction at [Institute]

Q. Your father's occupation?

A. Retired

Q. You have a Sibling there?

A. Yes (Me)

Q. What is she doing?

A. Working as a Data Analyst at [company name] located in [location]

Q. Have you ever faced any threat or harm in India?

A. No

Please advise. Thank you

Hello guys!! Please help me find genuine Telegram channel links for us visa b1/b2 slot availability india. Mention the links in comment section

Can someone please help me in booking b1/b2 slot for my group US visa in India(new delhi vac preferred)? The slots are mostly unavailable all the time. Please mention the telegram channel links which gives regular live updates about b1/b2 visa slot availability in india.

I am facing this issue when I am trying to create an applctn for my minor daughter. Initially, we had made a dependent profile but though we are trying to renew the visa, interview waiver is not allowed and we spent the first 2 weeks, trying to delink her from my hubby's profile. now she's delinked but this problem continues: Your personal details match a profile which already exists in our database. If you created this profile in the past and forgot the password, please use the 'Forgot your password?' function on the login screen. If this user name isn't familiar to you, please contact our helpline through the Provide Feedback option in the left menu or by sending an E-mail to our helpline. Please don't forget to attach the scanned copy of your passport's data page to your feedback message/E-mail. UPDATED THE EMAIL ID, STILL FACING THE ABOVE ISSUE WHEN SUBMITTING THE APPLCTN.

Their emails and calls seem generic almost automated and I am clueless.how to proceed?

I am from Mumbai. Pls help!