Planning a trip to the United States? Be prepared for a 500-day wait. At least.
visa wait times, the United States has still not been able to bring it back to normal, two years after the pandemic disrupted processing.
Currently, applicants from India will need to wait well over 500 days to have their B1/B2 visas processed.
According to the latest data on the US Department of State- Bureau of Consular Affairs website, the wait times are now
These wait times,however, only apply to applicant who aren't eligible for interview waivers. The estimated wait time to receive a nonimmigrant visa interview appointment at a U.S. embassy or consulate and is based on workload and staffing and can vary from week to week.
The B1 visa lets individuals travel to the United States for business purposes, while the B2 visa is designed for tourists, those visiting friends and family, and individuals seeking medical treatment or participating in social events without receiving payment. Typically, these visas are issued together as a B1/B2 visa, enabling the holder to engage in both business and leisure activities during their stay in the US.
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Applicants under 14 years of age or over 80 years of age from the date of submission are not required to appear for a nonimmigrant visa interview at any Embassy/Consulate in India. Such applicants may submit their visa applications through the Interview Waiver.
Also, travelers with «clearance received» or «department authorization» on their previous visas can now use the interview waiver process to apply for a new visa. Applicants renewing any visa in the same
