India, July 16 -- An Indian student's account of being denied a US F1 visa despite securing admission to New York University (NYU) has triggered a discussion on Reddit, with users debating whether their response during the visa interview may have affected the outcome.

The applicant, who was seeking a student visa for an MS in Construction Management under NYU's Department of Civil and Urban Engineering, shared their interview experience after their appointment at the US Embassy in New Delhi on July 14, 2026.

According to the applicant's Reddit post, the interview began with the consular officer asking for his passport and I-20 document. The officer then asked which universities he had applied to apart from NYU.

The applicant said they ...