B1B2 visa rejected for parents in delhi, they did not get telugu translator
My father and grandmother (age 75) attended a B1/B2 visa interview on April 21, 2026 in New Delhi. They are from Andhra Pradesh and only speak Telugu. At multiple counters, they clearly requested a Telugu interpreter but none was provided. They were interviewed in English, which they do not understand. I’m on H1B working in US. They are visiting me.
During the interview, my father only understood the word “daughter” and responded in Telugu that his daughter works in Chicago as a software engineer. The interview lasted only a few seconds, and no further questions were asked. The officer returned the passports and asked them to leave without reviewing any documents.
Their background: My father is a farmer, and he lives with my 75-year-old mother (grandmother). My sister is in the U.S. after completing her master’s degree she is working on her OPT.
My mother has passed away.
I would like to understand:
Could the lack of a Telugu interpreter have impacted the decision?
How long should we wait before reapplying?
What changes can we make to improve chances next time?
Any advice or similar experiences would be very helpful.