US Visa: Wait for B1/B2 for 13 months in India, up -1 up to 2 months
The US State Department has published its revised visa appointment time estimates to be implemented on 25 April. “Now we provide additional information on the average time non-migrant visa applicants waiting for an interview in the last month. We continue to provide an estimated waiting time until the next available interview appointment for the visitor visa,” the department said.
The B1 visa is for business, for tourists B2 and F1 visa are for students. The waiting time depends on the city where the consulate is located.
Average interview waiting time
Chennai: 11.5 months
Hyderabad: 7.5 months
Kolkata: 8 months
Mumbai: 7.5 months
New Delhi: 9 months
Next available interview appointment
Chennai: 13.5 months
Hyderabad: 7.5 months
Kolkata: 8 months
Mumbai: 9.5 months
New Delhi: 9 months
Student and work visa waiting time
F, M, J Visa Categories (Next available appointment)
Chennai: 1.5 months
Hyderabad: 2 months
Kolkata: 2 months
Mumbai: 3 months
New Delhi: 2 months
Petition-based visa (H, L, O, P, Q)
Chennai: 2 months
Hyderabad: 2.5 months
Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi: not available
Driver team and transit visa (C, D, C1/D)
Chennai: 1.5 months
Mumbai: 2 months
New Delhi: 2.5 months
Hyderabad and Kolkata: not available
Embassy and consulates eligible can forgive the requirement of in-practice interview for applicants.
