What was the process and outcome of obtaining a DTV visa from the US consulate in Hanoi?

Question

Approved in Hanoi for medical April 11, 2025

US citizen, previously denied for DTV soft power, 2 tourist entries, no overstays

- booked 3 appointments every 3 months at Bumrungrad for management of a chronic condition
- booked a few more appointments for vaccinations 
- included a past appt for a surgery consult to indicate intent for surgery, booked appointment that's a prerequisite for surgery 
- cover letter explaining the above
- copy of letter of support from the hospital
- copy of appt card showing all scheduled appts
(The above combined into one document)
- 6 months of bank statements with the 500k+ highlighted in yellow for past 3 months, included amounts convertrd to current exchange rate
- included photo of recent receipt (to show current date) over summary of current accounts
- photo of profile information from bank account showing current address, and note on bank statements indicating the address change
(The above combined into 2nd document)
- selected "unemployed" on applocation, selected the income i recieve from family support

Submitted APRIL 9 in the AM
Status changed to pending document review same day
Approved 5:30pm on Friday the 11th (note the consulate hours show they close at 3:30pm so i thought I'd have to wait until after the weekend)

Anonymous ************* · Accepted Answer

A US citizen successfully obtained a DTV visa from the US consulate in Hanoi. After being previously denied, the applicant scheduled multiple medical appointments at Bumrungrad Hospital for a chronic condition, providing extensive documentation, including a cover letter, bank statements, and hospital appointment cards. The application was submitted on April 9, 2025, and was approved on April 11, 2025, despite initial concerns about the timing due to consulate hours.