Chennai vs Kolkata: O-1 Extraordinary Ability Wait Time
Side-by-side comparison · Checked twice weekly against U.S. State Department data
Data last verified September 3, 2026 (10 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
O-1 Extraordinary Ability
Not currently published
The U.S. State Department does not currently publish an interview wait estimate for the O-1 Extraordinary Ability at U.S. Consulate General Chennai. The last figure it published was 3.5 months (~105 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
O-1 Extraordinary Ability
Not currently published
The U.S. State Department does not currently publish an interview wait estimate for the O-1 Extraordinary Ability at U.S. Consulate General Kolkata. The last figure it published was 1 month (~30 days) on September 3, 2026. That is history, not a current wait.
Interview wait
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90-day avg
42d
Best in India
30d
Head-to-Head
| Metric | Chennai | Kolkata |
|---|---|---|
| Current wait | 105 days | 30 days |
| 90-day avg | 0 days | 42 days |
| Trend (30d) | No change | -15d |
| Interview wait | 105 days | 30 days |
Recommendation
Based on current data, Kolkata is 75 days faster for O-1 Extraordinary Ability appointments. This may change frequently — check back before booking your appointment.
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