Indian applicants seeking U.S. visas are finally seeing relief as interview wait times for both student and visitor visa categories have dropped significantly across major Indian cities. The reduction applies to F-1 student visas as well as B-1/B-2 business and tourist visas.
Cities such as New Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata have all recorded faster appointment availability compared to previous months. For student visa applicants, the waiting period has shortened considerably, making it easier for students to plan their academic journeys without long delays.
Tourist and business travelers are also benefiting from quicker scheduling, with the average waiting period for interview slots reduced by several weeks in many locations. This improvement is expected to ease travel plans for thousands of Indians planning to visit the United States for education, work, or tourism.
The drop in wait times is largely attributed to better appointment management systems and expanded consular processing capacity. Overall, the development brings much-needed relief to applicants who earlier faced prolonged delays in securing U.S. visa interviews.
