As you all know, there has been lot of delay for processing of US visas in India. Let us see what are the wait times for US Visa appointment at different US consulates in India as the main reason for the delay is due to huge backlog for visa appointments at the US consulates.
| Consulate | Visitors (B1/B2 Visas) | Temporary Workers (H, L, O, P, Q Visas) | Student (F,M,J Visas) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 408 days | 18 days | 28 days |
| Delhi | 539 days | 7 days | 103 days |
| Hyderabad | 142 days | 106 days | 115 days |
| Kolkatta | 413 days | 48 days | 21 days |
| Mumbai | 598 days | 38 days | 31 days |
Hyderabad has much lesser appointment wait times for B1/B2 visas when compared with US consulates at Chennai, Delhi and in other places. You might have a better chance of getting their B1/B2 visas in less than 5 months if they apply at Hyderabad whereas if you have applied at Mumbai, you may need to wait for nearly 598 days to get an US Visa appointment.
After the appointment, if your Visa is approved the processing time might take anywhere further between 10-20 days