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F-1 Visa Slot Shortage Puts Fall 2026 Plans at Risk for Indian Students

Indian students admitted to U.S. universities for Fall 2026 are facing a shortage of F-1 visa appointment slots, raising concerns that some may miss August program start dates or be forced to defer enrollment. Many applicants have already completed admissions requirements and received Form I-20 from their universities. However, students say the U.S. visa scheduling portal has shown few or no available interview appointments for weeks.

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02 Jul 2026 15:36 PM

F-1 Visa Slot Shortage Puts Fall 2026 Plans at Risk for Indian Students

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New Delhi and Chennai show significant improvement in US visa appointment timelines

Indian applicants planning travel to the United States for study, employment or tourism are experiencing notable changes in visa wait times, with several US consulates across the country reporting shorter delays. According to the latest data from the US State Department’s Global Visa Wait Times portal, appointment backlogs for student, work and visitor visas now vary widely by location but show meaningful improvement compared with previous months. Applicants are being encouraged to monitor

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03 Dec 2025 14:22 PM

New Delhi and Chennai show significant improvement in US visa appointment timelines

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Big Update: US F-1 Visa Appointments for India Start May 20—All You Need to Know

The US Embassy in India has officially announced that student visa (F-1) appointments for the Fall 2025 intake will begin opening from May 20, 2025. This announcement comes as a welcome move for thousands of Indian students planning to begin their studies in the United States later this year. The appointments will be released gradually across various consulates in India, including those in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata, and will be offered in phases over the summer months.

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Big Update: US F-1 Visa Appointments for India Start May 20—All You Need to Know

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New Delhi and Chennai show significant improvement in US visa appointment timelines

New Delhi and Chennai show significant improvement in US visa appointment timelines

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F-1 Visa Slot Shortage Puts Fall 2026 Plans at Risk for Indian Students

F-1 Visa Slot Shortage Puts Fall 2026 Plans at Risk for Indian Students

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New Delhi and Chennai show significant improvement in US visa appointment timelines

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