US Visa Interview Wait Times Differ Across Indian Cities by Visa Category

US visa interview wait times for Indian applicants vary significantly by city and visa type, according to January 2026 data from the US Department of State. New Delhi has the longest delays for visitor visas, with average waits around two months and next appointments up to eight months away, but offers the quickest student visa interviews at about one month. Mumbai shows shorter waits for employment-based visas, with interviews available in roughly one month, while Hyderabad and Kolkata have moderate wait times across categories.