Chennai vs Hyderabad: H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa Wait Time
Side-by-side comparison · Updated monthly
U.S. Consulate General Chennai
U.S. Consulate General Chennai
H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa
60days
No change vs last month
→ No change
Interview wait
60d
90-day avg
109d
Best in India
30d
Last updated: March 18, 2026Official source ↗
U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad
U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad
H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa
90days
No change vs last month
→ No change
Interview wait
90d
90-day avg
108d
Best in India
30d
Last updated: March 28, 2026Official source ↗
Head-to-Head
| Metric | Chennai | Hyderabad |
|---|---|---|
| Current wait | 60 days | 90 days |
| 90-day avg | 109 days | 108 days |
| Trend (30d) | No change | No change |
| Interview wait | 60 days | 90 days |
Recommendation
Based on current data, Chennai is 30 days faster for H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa appointments. This may change daily — check back before booking your appointment.