# US visitor visa wait times stretch past 12 months in Hyderabad

2026-09-27T12:11:37+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

Indian applicants for US visitor visas face long waiting periods for interview appointments, with delays varying significantly by city. Greatandhra.com reports Hyderabad has the longest wait at around 12 months, followed by Mumbai at 11.5 months, New Delhi at 10 months, Chennai at 7.5 months, and Kolkata at 6.5 months. M9.news states the State Department's updated global visa wait times show Hyderabad hit hardest at 12 months, with Mumbai and New Delhi also having similarly long waits. Kolkata and Chennai have the shortest waits at about 6 months, according to m9.news, which notes these are rough averages. Both sources advise applicants to regularly check the US visa appointment portal for cancellations or newly released slots. The delays affect tourists, families, and business travellers, making advance planning essential.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

Both sources report the same waiting times, but their framing differs. Greatandhra.com presents the data as a neutral advisory, focusing on practical implications for travellers. M9.news leads with disappointment and terms the situation "disheartening," adding editorial colour that signals sensationalist framing. The balanced take: the wait times are objectively long, but the State Department caveats that they are rough averages. The practical next step is for applicants to monitor the portal for released slots, especially in cities with shorter waits like Kolkata and Chennai.

## Coverage

- greatandhra.com (neutral report) <https://www.greatandhra.com/articles/special-articles/long-wait-for-us-visitor-visa-interviews-across-india/>
  Straightforward reporting of wait times without editorial language or drama.
- m9.news (sensationalist) <https://www.m9.news/usa-news/b-1-b-2-visa-wait-times-india-hyderabad-12-month-wait/>
  Leads with 'disappointing' and 'disheartening' to frame the update emotionally.

Tags: Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, US consulates India
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