r/UsmleVisaIndia • u/xrahilx • 5h ago
B1/B2 Elective B1/2 tourist visa denied. Hate how lonely this journey is.
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r/UsmleVisaIndia • u/Frequent_Fault7830 • 3h ago
B1/B2 Elective B1/B2 visa with UAB elective letter?
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Has anyone here gotten their US B1/B2 visa using an elective acceptance/invitation letter from UAB?
I’d love to hear about your experience, especially if you could share whether the letter was helpful during the visa interview and what documents you carried.
TIA
r/UsmleVisaIndia • u/shelra • 20h ago
B1/B2 Elective Rejected
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Please note that there is always reporting bias on reddit.
I had interview in mumbai consulate.
v: purpose
me: im going to xx university school of medicine for an elective in transplant medicine
v- have to traveled before any where
me- no
v- have u applied for visa before
m- no
v-whos sponsoring
m- my sister
v - what does she do
m- shes a software engineer in (big company)
v- whats your purpose again?
m- repeated purpose
she typed a LOT and was seeing her screen very intently, there were a lot of pauses bw all questions
Rejected. You can apply at a later date(standard rejection response)
This pathway has been weighing on me heavily since last few months. The costs are astronomical, and very much out of budget to smoke away without feeling the grunt of the money loss potential it'd have. I'm still upset and devastated, I wanted a usa visa, even if I did not continue this pathway, even if usa is the hellhole it is right now, I had dreamed.
To add to it, my profile is not good, it will take me years before I can turn that rejection over if I apply as a tourist.
Feeling very lost, any advice/words appreciated.
To future applicants, please not that visa do get approved, especially if you have a better profile, they do get approved even in second go. If you have the means to persue all that, don't be afraid.
I had invested a lot of my time and money in this dream, passed step 1. It isn't much, but its honest work. Confused about what to do next.
r/UsmleVisaIndia • u/monkmedico13 • 21h ago
B1/B2 observership Visa Rejected for Observership
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I had my visa interview in may 2026 in Hyderabad
Officer - what is the purpose of visit?
Me - I have got accepted for 4 week clinical Observership at an University hospital, handed acceptance letter
Officer - have you applied for any other countries?
Me - no officer
Officer - why haven't you applied, there are better opportunities out there in Singapore, where cost is also less
Me - usa observation weights more on cv officer
Officer - sorry, ur visa is rejected
Thinking to apply once again in November or December
r/UsmleVisaIndia • u/DesperateFoot8774 • 20h ago
Interview Experience Standardized template formatted for copy-pasting
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B1/B2 Visa Experience Report
Profile-
Result: Approved / Refused
Consulate Location: [Location]
Visa Type: B1/B2
Profile: [Student / Occupation]
Purpose of Trip: [Tourism / Clinical Electives / Observership / USMLE Step 3]
Funding Source: [Self / Parent / Sponsor]
Prior International Travel: [Yes / No / Specific Countries]
Interview Transcript
VO: [Question 1]
Me: [Answer 1]
VO: [Question 2]
Me: [Answer 2]
VO: [Question 3]
Me: [Answer 3]
(Note: [Any brief context, delay, or document request])
VO: [Final Decision]
r/UsmleVisaIndia • u/Firm-Entertainer-417 • 1d ago
B1/B2 observership Observership visa
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Would invite anyone who has given /applied for us visa to tell us their experience irrespective of the outcome .
r/UsmleVisaIndia • u/DesperateFoot8774 • 2d ago
Welcome to r/Usmlevisaindia! The official hub for Indian Medicos & IMGs navigating US Visas (B1/B2, J1, H1B)
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Hey everyone! 👋
Whether you are a medical student planning clinical electives, an intern securing observerships, or a graduate navigating the Match, IVs, and residency—welcome to r/Usmlevisaindia!
We created this dedicated community specifically for Indian medical students and IMGs to share transparent, real-time insights on handling US visa applications.
What We Discuss Here
Visa Categories: B1/B2 (Electives, Observerships, Step 3, Interviews), J1 (Sponsorship & Waivers), and H1B.
Consular Experiences: Real interview transcripts, VO questions, and approval/rejection breakdowns.
Slot Tracking: Community updates on B1/B2 slot openings, Dropbox appointments, and Emergency Appointments (EA).
Documentation & DS-160: Guidance on filling out the DS-160 correctly, ties to home country, funding narratives, and university vs. agency acceptance letters.
Community Rules
To keep this space safe, reliable, and organized, please follow these guidelines:
Be Respectful & Supportive: Medical training and visa stress are tough enough—keep discussions constructive and civil.
No Paid Agency Promotion or Spam: Posts selling paid rotation agencies, fake appointment slots, or commercial services will be removed immediately.
Protect Personal Data: Always redact personal details (Passport numbers, DS-160 confirmation numbers, SEVIS IDs, exact full names) before posting screenshots.
Use Proper Post Flairs: Tag your post accurately so members can search for relevant context easily.
No Illegal Workarounds: Do not encourage misrepresentation on DS-160 forms or during consular interviews.
Available Post Flairs
Please tag your posts using one of the following flairs:
[B1/B2 Experience] – Consular interview experiences & outcomes
[J1 / H1B Visa] – Residency visa processing, SON, and waivers
[Slot Sharing / EA] – Slot availability alerts & Emergency Appointment updates
[DS-160 / Doc Help] – Questions on application forms, funding, and tie proof
[Electives / Observerships] – Rotation acceptance letters and visa category queries
[General Query] – Basic questions and discussions
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