Chennai vs Hyderabad: J-1 Exchange Visitor 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
J-1 Exchange Visitor
Not currently published
The U.S. State Department does not currently publish an interview wait estimate for the J-1 Exchange Visitor at U.S. Consulate General Chennai. The last figure it published was 1 month (~30 days) on May 10, 2026. That is history, not a current wait.
Interview wait
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90-day avg
0d
Best in India
30d
U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad
U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad
J-1 Exchange Visitor
No change vs last month
Interview wait
45d
90-day avg
58d
Best in India
30d
Head-to-Head
| Metric | Chennai | Hyderabad |
|---|---|---|
| Current wait | 30 days | 45 days |
| 90-day avg | 0 days | 58 days |
| Trend (30d) | No change | No change |
| Interview wait | 30 days | 45 days |
Recommendation
Based on current data, Chennai is 15 days faster for J-1 Exchange Visitor appointments. This may change frequently — check back before booking your appointment.
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