Travel companies report that US visa appointment availability has deteriorated, with few regions delay being more than 18 months!
US Visa for Indian Citizens
US B1/B2 visa appointment wait times in India exceed 1 year in 2025, impacting travel from DEL, BOM, and MAA. Learn how to navigate delays.
US maintains its Visa Waiver Program (VWP), offering citizens from 41 countries visa-free entry lasting up to 90 days, India excluded.
The US Embassy in India announced new visa appointment slots at consulates in New Delhi, Mumbai, and other cities.
Approximately 50% of international students in the United States (USA) who recently had their visas revoked or Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) records terminated were from India, according to the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).
The US Embassy cancelled about 2,000 bot-generated visas to stop US Visa Frauds of agents charging Rs 35,000 for timely interview slots.
In a move to enhance its visa processing efficiency, the United Kingdom has announced plans to process visa applications within 15 days.
USCIS has taken several steps to enhance the H-1B (New US Visa Rules) registration process and reduce the possibility of fraud.
Good news has arrived for US visitor visa applicants in India who are in need of interview appointments.
Despite the U.S. government’s efforts to expedite visa processing in India, there are still cases where the waiting period exceeds 500 days.