Indian citizens seeking US visitor visas face significant appointment delays, with wait times stretching up to ten months in cities like Mumbai and Hyderabad. Kolkata currently offers the shortest queues, averaging four months. While student and work visas generally have much shorter waiting periods, applicants are advised to check the official scheduling system for potential earlier slots and explore interview waiver eligibility.

The latest US State Department data shows visitor visa appointment wait times have increased across most Indian consulates.

Indian citizens seeking US visitor visas face significant appointment delays, with wait times stretching up to ten months in cities like Mumbai and Hyderabad. Kolkata currently…