Visa Status · unofficial · data from the U.S. Department of State
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India
Where India stands for U.S. visas, in one page. Unofficial; data from the U.S. Department of State.
Visas issued to people from India · February 2026
81,050
+7.9% vs January 2026 (75,111). -35.2% vs February 2025 (125,077).
Main visa types in February 2026
Interview appointment waits
| Embassy | Visitor | Student | Worker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai (Madras) | 7.5 months | Under 15 days | 1.5 months |
| Hyderabad | 12 months | 1.5 months | 5.5 months |
| Kolkata | 6.5 months | 2 months | 1 month |
| Mumbai (Bombay) | 11.5 months | 2.5 months | 1.5 months |
| New Delhi | 10 months | 2 months | 3 months |
Next available appointment for visitor (B1/B2), student (F1) and worker (H1B) visas, updated 2 Oct 2026. We update interview appointment wait time information monthly. Average wait times do not guarantee the availability of an appointment. See every visa type →
Green card dates (Visa Bulletin)
October 2026 · final action dates · column used: India
| Category | Date |
|---|---|
| F1 | 22 Jan 2020 |
| F2A | 22 Sep 2026 |
| F2B | 22 Aug 2019 |
| F3 | 22 Oct 2014 |
| F4 | 15 Dec 2006 |
| 1st | 1 Feb 2023 |
| 2nd | 1 Nov 2013 |
| 3rd | 1 Jan 2014 |
Visa Status is an unofficial site. Issuance counts are not approval rates. Check the State Department and your embassy for your own case.