A B1/B2 tourist visa applicant has shared a troubling experience at the US consulate in Hyderabad. Posting on Reddit, the user described unusually low crowds and a high number of rejections. The account has raised concern among Indian visa applicants.
Unusual Crowd Levels at Hyderabad Consulate
If you have visited Indian consulates before, you expect heavy crowds. This time, the applicant claims only 100 to 150 people were inside. For Hyderabad, that number felt shockingly low and immediately raised suspicion.
Many B-1/B-2 Applicants Rejected
You would expect interviews to move quickly in such conditions. Yet, during a 45-minute wait, the applicant claims over 50 B1/B2 visas were rejected. Parents planning simple family visits were reportedly turned away without much discussion.
Alleged Tollywood Celebrity Visa Revocation
What alarmed readers most was a reported high-profile case. The Reddit user claims a popular Tollywood celebrity stood ahead in the queue. Despite past US travel and a US citizen child, the celebrity’s visa was allegedly revoked on the spot.
H-1B and F-1 Applicants Also Affected
The situation did not stop with tourist visas. Several H-1B holders were reportedly issued white 221 (g) slips, pushing them into administrative processing. F-1 student visas were also said to face widespread rejections during the same period.
Growing Panic Among Indian Applicants
Other users replying to the post said they witnessed similar scenes at the Hyderabad consulate. If you have an upcoming appointment, this news naturally increases anxiety. Students and working professionals are especially worried.
Why Officials May Be Tightening Rules
Some believe officials suspect misuse of B-1/B-2 visas to bypass stricter H-1B norms and rising costs. Whether this explains the sudden pushback remains unclear. For now, Indian applicants are facing an uncertain and stressful phase.
