Chennai vs Delhi: H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa Wait Time
Side-by-side comparison · Checked twice weekly against U.S. State Department data
U.S. Consulate General Chennai
U.S. Consulate General Chennai
H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa
105days
No change vs last month
→ No change
Interview wait
105d
90-day avg
0d
Best in India
45d
Last updated: May 10, 2026Official source ↗
U.S. Embassy New Delhi
U.S. Embassy New Delhi
H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa
45days
↓ 15 days vs last month
↓ 15 days vs last month
Interview wait
45d
90-day avg
59d
Best in India
45d
Last updated: August 17, 2026Official source ↗
Head-to-Head
| Metric | Chennai | Delhi |
|---|---|---|
| Current wait | 105 days | 45 days |
| 90-day avg | 0 days | 59 days |
| Trend (30d) | No change | -15d |
| Interview wait | 105 days | 45 days |
Recommendation
Based on current data, Delhi is 60 days faster for H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa appointments. This may change frequently — check back before booking your appointment.
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