US visa wait times in India have reached 12 months for visitor visa appointments in Mumbai, according to October 21, 2026 State Department data. New Delhi and Hyderabad also face lengthy B1/B2 delays, while student and employment visa appointment waits vary across five cities. US visa wait times in India have reached 12 months for the next available visitor visa interview in Mumbai, according to US Department of State data updated Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

The November 2026 Visa Bulletin advances India's EB-3 Final Action Date by 21 days to January 22, 2014, while EB-1 and EB-2 remain unchanged. Family-based categories F1, F2A and F4 also move forward. Indian green card applicants must check USCIS filing chart requirements. The U.S. Department of State's November 2026 Visa Bulletin brings limited progress for Indian employment-based green card applicants, with the EB-3 Final Action Date advancing by 21 days. The EB-1 and EB-2