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A student applying for an F-1 visa helped an elderly woman who was having trouble with her B-2 visa interview.
His kind gesture impressed the officer and boosted his chances. (Representative Image)
In a touching moment at a US Consulate, a student applying for an F-1 visa helped an elderly woman who was having difficulty with her B-2 visa interview. His kind gesture left a strong impression on the visa officer and may have even helped his case. The student later shared the experience on Reddit.
The student, who didn’t reveal which US Consulate he visited, had reached early for his F-1 visa appointment. While waiting in line, he noticed a touching situation at a nearby counter.
An elderly woman, who seemed unfamiliar with English, was trying to explain to the consular officer that she wanted a B-2 visitor visa to see her daughter in the US. However, she was having difficulty communicating due to the language barrier.
Touched by what he saw — and noticing the woman was from his hometown — the student stepped in to help by offering to translate. Though the staff initially refused, the visa officer later called him over and welcomed his help.
Sadly, the woman had overstayed a previous B-2 visa by two years and didn’t have enough documents to support her case. The officer kindly explained that immigration rules are strict and suggested she reapply with proper translation support in the future.
After helping the elderly woman, the student went back to his line, but the visa officer called him over and started his F-1 visa interview right then. The conversation was friendly, with the officer praising his university choices—Stanford, Berkeley, and UT Austin—and commending him for his thoughtful gesture.
Before wrapping up, the officer asked for his passport and I-20 form, saying he would get back to him within a week.
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The story was shared on Reddit on June 18 and has received over 150 upvotes so far. Many users praised the student for his thoughtful act.
A user commented, “Being a good human being has benefits.”
Another added, “Keep that touch of humane behaviour alive once you cross the border as well. Good Luck with NC!”
Someone on Reddit wrote, “What an awesome story and experience. Congrats on ur approval.”
Another user remarked, “Cool! Congrats in advance on your visa approval. Have a great time in the US :).”
In a time when the US visa process often feels uncertain, complicated, and impersonal, this story stands out as a powerful reminder that genuine kindness can still make a difference.
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