New Delhi faces longest delays and Mumbai offers the quickest access for certain visas.
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News1816-01-2026, 15:42

US Visa Interview Wait Times: Delhi Longest, Mumbai Quickest for Employment Visas

  • US visa interview wait times vary significantly across Indian cities and visa categories, with New Delhi experiencing the longest delays for visitor visas.
  • New Delhi has the longest wait for visitor visas (B1/B2) at up to eight months, but is the quickest for student visas (F, M, J) with appointments in about one month.
  • Mumbai offers the shortest wait time for employment-based visas (H, L, O, P, Q) at roughly one month, though visitor visa waits are around seven months.
  • Hyderabad and Kolkata show similar wait times for visitor visas (around four months for next appointment) and student visas (about two months).
  • Chennai reports one of the shortest average wait times for visitor visas (1.5 months), but the next available appointment date is not listed.

Why It Matters: US visa interview wait times differ by city and visa type, with Delhi longest for visitors and Mumbai quickest for employment.

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