Amit Bhawani, a technology professional from Hyderabad, had to wait 470 days to get an interview for a US visa while he was trying to book one for a friend. Bhawani, who was clearly frustrated by the long delay, took to social media to express his shock and frustration.
Bhawani, who initially struggled to find a place with a waiting time of less than a year, questioned the fairness of the system. “Others I know went ahead with agents who were able to get them places sooner. How is that possible?” he said. His frustration led him to declare: “Everything can be manipulated.”
In a recent update, Bhawani announced that she had successfully secured an appointment for the visa interview scheduled for August. She proudly stated that she did not use “Chrome extensions, scripts, bots or seek the help of an agent” to book the appointment. “I kept trying and it paid off in the end,” she said, humorously adding, “…maybe I need a new mouse after all that clicking.”
Did the technician use any tricks?
Bhawani revealed that she started her search around 11 pm and managed to find two visa interview slots in Mumbai and Delhi. Responding to an X user’s query about the tricks she might have used, Bhawani explained that she simply kept “refreshing” the page. She focused her search on Hyderabad, Delhi and Mumbai, while avoiding Kolkata and Chennai.
How did the Internet react?
The reaction online was mixed, with many sharing their own experiences and frustrations. One person noted: “Agents are charging $30,000 for advance appointments.” Another commented: “I applied for a B1/B2 visa in March 2022 and was given a date for September 2024. Still lucky.”
A third user shared: “One of my office colleagues recently paid $50,000 per person for a US visa, with an appointment in a month and a half. That’s how rigged the process is.” In contrast, another user had a more positive experience, saying: “I booked for myself and got an appointment for the next day. Although I rescheduled it for a month later because it suited me. You have to keep an eye on the appointments; I think the agents do the same.”
Bhawani’s ordeal highlights the difficulties many face in securing timely appointments for U.S. visas, reflecting broader frustrations with the visa application system.
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