Chennai vs Kolkata: J-1 Exchange Visitor Wait Time
Side-by-side comparison · Checked twice weekly against U.S. State Department data
Data last verified October 1, 2026 (6 days ago). Our scheduled check has not completed since then. Confirm current wait times on travel.state.gov before making booking decisions.
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 Kolkata
U.S. Consulate General Kolkata
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 Kolkata. The last figure it published was 2 months (~60 days) on October 1, 2026. That is history, not a current wait.
Interview wait
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90-day avg
53d
Best in India
30d
Head-to-Head
| Metric | Chennai | Kolkata |
|---|---|---|
| Current wait | 30 days | 60 days |
| 90-day avg | 0 days | 53 days |
| Trend (30d) | No change | No change |
| Interview wait | 30 days | 60 days |
Recommendation
Based on current data, Chennai is 30 days faster for J-1 Exchange Visitor appointments. This may change frequently — check back before booking your appointment.
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