Chennai vs Mumbai: H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa Wait Time
Side-by-side comparison · Updated monthly
U.S. Consulate General Chennai
U.S. Consulate General Chennai
H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa
105days
No change vs last month
→ No change
Interview wait
105d
90-day avg
105d
Best in India
45d
Last updated: May 10, 2026Official source ↗
U.S. Consulate General Mumbai
U.S. Consulate General Mumbai
H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa
45days
No change vs last month
→ No change
Interview wait
45d
90-day avg
44d
Best in India
45d
Last updated: July 13, 2026Official source ↗
Head-to-Head
| Metric | Chennai | Mumbai |
|---|---|---|
| Current wait | 105 days | 45 days |
| 90-day avg | 105 days | 44 days |
| Trend (30d) | No change | No change |
| Interview wait | 105 days | 45 days |
Recommendation
Based on current data, Mumbai is 60 days faster for H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa appointments. This may change daily — check back before booking your appointment.