Visa wait times for U.S. travel have surged across India, with Kolkata applicants now facing up to a 499-day delay. Although recent efforts reduced some wait times, applicants in major cities continue to experience significant delays.
Kolkata emerges as the fastest U.S. visa processing center in India, offering wait times as low as 24 days, while other consulates face delays up to 477 days. USCIS also announces a second H-1B visa lottery for fiscal year 2025, providing another chance for applicants.
Navigating the US visa process can be challenging, with rejection rates varying significantly by country. From Monaco's perfect record to higher rates in places like Iran and Nigeria, understanding these trends is crucial for a successful application.
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Planning a trip to the US from India? The US Embassy has streamlined its visa application process, especially for B-1/B-2 visitor visa interview waivers. Now, appointments are centralized in New Delhi.
In a bid to tackle long visa interview wait times in India, the US Consulate in Frankfurt has introduced dedicated appointment slots for Indian applicants. With waiting periods exceeding 500 days in major Indian cities, the consulate's initiative offers hope to travelers.
The US consulates in Bangkok and Frankfurt have reserved appointments for Indian B1/B2 visa applicants to process more visa applications. With over 150,000 student and exchange-visitor visas issued by the US embassy and consulates in India in the past year, Indian students and exchange visitors are the second-largest cohort of international students in the US.
The United States Department of State has published a Final Rule regarding an increase in certain non-immigrant visa application processing fees and the Border Crossing Card (BCC) fees. The fee increases will be effective from May 30, 2023, and are aimed at facilitating legitimate travel to the United States for both immigrant and nonimmigrant travellers.
The Biden administration is prioritizing visas for Indian students and IT professionals, according to US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, Donald Lu.
US visa applicants from India have had some relief as wait times have recently been reduced by around 50%. However, the wait time for visa appointments for B1 and B2 visas, which are for temporary business and tourism purposes in the US respectively, still remains long.
