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
30days
No change vs last month
→ No change
Interview wait
30d
90-day avg
0d
Best in India
30d
Last updated: May 10, 2026Official source ↗
U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad
U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad
J-1 Exchange Visitor
135days
↑ 90 days vs last month
↑ 90 days vs last month
Interview wait
135d
90-day avg
59d
Best in India
30d
Last updated: August 17, 2026Official source ↗
Head-to-Head
| Metric | Chennai | Hyderabad |
|---|---|---|
| Current wait | 30 days | 135 days |
| 90-day avg | 0 days | 59 days |
| Trend (30d) | No change | +90d |
| Interview wait | 30 days | 135 days |
Recommendation
Based on current data, Chennai is 105 days faster for J-1 Exchange Visitor appointments. This may change frequently — check back before booking your appointment.
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