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Shachi Mall — U.S. Visa Interview Coach

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Hi, I'm Shachi Mall

U.S. Visa Interview Preparation Expert

London-based. Army brat who changed 10+ schools growing up. Mom to a 5-year-old tornado who drags me to football matches I still don't fully understand. I help people turn nerve-wracking consulate visits into confident conversations — because I've been that terrified person sitting in the waiting room myself.

My Story

This whole thing started because of a trip I wasn't ready for. Years ago, I walked into a U.S. consulate for my own visa interview — completely underprepared, completely terrified. I got through it, but the feeling stuck with me. That mix of anxiety and helplessness when you know the stakes are high and you have no idea what's coming.

I started helping friends prepare for their F-1 interviews. Then friends of friends. Then strangers on YouTube who were just as scared as I had been. Somewhere along the way, it stopped being a favour and became a calling. I've now studied hundreds of interview patterns and built a system that works — not through scripts, but through understanding what the officer is really looking for.

Growing up as an army kid, I moved to a new city every couple of years. That taught me how to read people quickly, adapt fast, and find common ground with anyone — which turns out to be exactly what visa interview prep needs. Today, I coach students one-on-one, run mock interviews that mirror real consulate conditions, and review every document until your story is airtight. When I'm not doing that, you'll find me posting life updates on Instagram or being dragged to yet another football match by my son.

The Team

Small team. No middlemen. Everyone here works directly with clients.

Suresh R

Suresh R

Partner & The Guy Who Makes It All Work

Bengaluru

Co-runs the business with Shachi. Ops, tech, hiring, client success — if something runs smoothly behind the scenes, Suresh built it. Brings the same intensity to the company that he brings to cheering for RCB (yes, every season, without fail). Ee sala cup namde.

Radhika Ramesh

Radhika Ramesh

The Calm in Every Storm

Chennai

Former journalist turned visa specialist — 3 years with Shachi and counting. She handles the cases that keep people up at night: rejections, 221(g), high-stakes second attempts. Her secret weapon? The kind of patience that makes even the most anxious client feel heard.

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Aditi Marda

Aditi Marda

Detail Queen & Super Mom

Bengaluru

2.5 years of making sure every DS-160 field and every document tells a bulletproof story. Trained dietician, brilliant cook, and a mom who somehow juggles it all without breaking a sweat. If she can meal-prep for a week and catch a form error in line 47 on the same day — your application is in safe hands.

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We're a small team that punches way above its weight. If you're detail-obsessed, love helping people, and want work that actually changes lives — we should talk.

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Where We Are

Team spread across Bangalore, Chennai, and London. Most of our clients are in India, but we work with people wherever they are — all coaching happens over video calls anyway.

Bangalore, India

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

London, United Kingdom

20 Wenlock Road, London, England, N1 7GU

Follow Along

Visa tips, interview walkthroughs, document guides — and the occasional peek into life in London with a very energetic five-year-old. Follow along on Instagram and YouTube.

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