Chennai vs Hyderabad: J-2 Dependent Visa Wait Time
Side-by-side comparison · Updated monthly
U.S. Consulate General Chennai
U.S. Consulate General Chennai
J-2 Dependent Visa
30days
No change vs last month
→ No change
Interview wait
30d
90-day avg
30d
Best in India
30d
Last updated: May 10, 2026Official source ↗
U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad
U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad
J-2 Dependent Visa
75days
No change vs last month
→ No change
Interview wait
75d
90-day avg
75d
Best in India
30d
Last updated: May 10, 2026Official source ↗
Head-to-Head
| Metric | Chennai | Hyderabad |
|---|---|---|
| Current wait | 30 days | 75 days |
| 90-day avg | 30 days | 75 days |
| Trend (30d) | No change | No change |
| Interview wait | 30 days | 75 days |
Recommendation
Based on current data, Chennai is 45 days faster for J-2 Dependent Visa appointments. This may change daily — check back before booking your appointment.