Visa - Made it this time around

It was a bit of an anti-climax. My visa interview did not last more than 2 minutes. After having gotten a big blow with my last attempt at the F1 (No, this is not the same thing where there are zooming cars on race tracks), I was expecting at least a soft punch. But it turned out to be a peck on the cheek.

Although the interview bit was a breeze, my whole experience with US visa consulate at Chennai was very bitter. I had an 11 Am appointment and the appointment letter very clearly stated not to arrive earlier than 15 minutes of the appointment time. So I arrive at 10:45am to find a queue that's as long as I could see. And I had to join at the very end. No special privelege for following instructions (Urghhh...). It wasn't until 1am that I could step into the premises of the consulate. They made me stand for almost 2.5 hours before they let me in their gates. I was literally baked in the heat. For people familiar with Chennai summer, it needs no further explanation.

I can't believe the US consulate makes everyone stand for over 2 hours on the road without even a shelter. This kind of treatment is ridiculous. The heat was unbearable, just imagine if the rain gods decide to shed some of their load. Simply ridiculous, nothing more to add.

As for the interview, it went something like this

VO: Hello. How are you doing today.
Me: Very well thank you. How about you.
VO: Good. Thank you.
VO: So which school are you going to
Me: Dartmouth College
VO: Which program are you going to do at Dartmouth
Me: The MBA program at the Tuck School of Business
VO: Looks at my id card and asks how long have you been working with ...?
Me: Three and a half years
VO: Where were you born?
Me: ....
VO: When did you come back to India?
Me: ...
VO: How old were you when you came back to India?
Me: ...
VO: Sir, your visa is approved. You would receive your passport in three business days. Good luck with your program at your future goals.
Me: Thank you.
VO: You have a good day.
Me: You too.