An Indian professional’s social media post about a smooth H-1B visa interview at the US Consulate in Chennai has gone viral.
The user described the interaction as brief, friendly, and efficient that ended in a smooth visa clearance.
The entire process, the user claimed, took less than a minute.
The applicant shared the full conversation with the visa officer. The conversation was sprinkled with greetings, enquiry about job, and work history.
The applicant reportedly gave all the details and more like the enjoyable experience at work as a software professional.
The officer went on to ask about the role and job location. Fingerprinting followed, during which the officer made a light-hearted comment about a small error. The interview concluded with the officer informing them that the visa was approved.
The user noted that one or two people ahead in line, applying for B1/B2 visas, were rejected.
The post drew follow-up questions, notably on first stamping and if the visa was selected in the 2025 lottery (FY 2026).
The applicant clarified that the I-797B had been approved three years ago. There was a seamless movement to H1 from F1 in 2024.
The applicant also confirmed it was the first experience moving from F1 to H-1B.
The applicant said the officer had asked details of the travel, purpose of the visit, acquaintances in the US, and what the candidate did for a living.
The applicant shared the timeline. The visa status changed to “Approved” on the 16th and “Issued” on the 17th. A passport pickup message is awaited.
This comes at a time of growing scrutiny over H-1B visas. On September 19, 2025, US President Donald Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation imposing a $100,000 fee on employers filing H-1B petitions. The new rule applies to all petitions submitted after September 21.
The H-1B programme allows US companies to hire foreign workers in specialized fields that typically require at least a bachelor’s degree. It is widely used in the tech sector to fill roles that lack sufficient domestic talent.
The steep fee and new restrictions have sparked backlash online. Many view the move as a major obstacle for skilled professionals chasing the American dream.
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