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How long does a U.S. visitor visa take? Compare 2026 interview wait times across cities, from under two weeks to nearly two years.

The State Department has indefinitely extended a program that gives consular offices the discretion to waive in-person interviews for low-risk nonimmigrant visa applicants who are applying within 48 ...

The US has amended the interview waiver list, requiring most non-immigrants to attend in-person immigration interviews starting next month. Most applicants under 14 and over 79, who were previously ...

The official visa interview time in Indian cities continues to vary as per the new official data released by US‘ Department of State. The global visa wait time data, lists both average waiting periods ...

The US Department of State has tightened the visa interview waiver rules in a new update on July 25. The visa interview waiver programme allows some applicants to submit a visa application by mail ...

The US State Department is launching a pilot program that permits specific B1/B2 visitor visa applicants to pay an extra $750 for expedited visa interview appointments. This optional service will be ...

The Trump administration is launching a pilot program for an expedited visa interview service for international travelers willing to pay a $750 premium to skip the line. Launching July 1 through ...

Preparing for a successful US visa interview is essential, much like readying your US university application and the rest of the visa application process. Here is a guide with a comprehensive list of ...

Planning a trip to the United States is exciting, but before you pack your bags, there's one crucial step you must clear - the US tourist visa (B2) interview. For many travellers, this can feel ...

Indian applicants appearing for a US immigrant visa interview must carry their appointment letter, passport, photographs, DS-260 confirmation page and original civil documents, according to the US ...