Chennai vs Mumbai: O-1 Extraordinary Ability 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
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
—
90-day avg
0d
Best in India
30d
U.S. Consulate General Mumbai
U.S. Consulate General Mumbai
O-1 Extraordinary Ability
No change vs last month
Interview wait
45d
90-day avg
45d
Best in India
30d
Head-to-Head
| Metric | Chennai | Mumbai |
|---|---|---|
| Current wait | 105 days | 45 days |
| 90-day avg | 0 days | 45 days |
| Trend (30d) | No change | No change |
| Interview wait | 105 days | 45 days |
Recommendation
Based on current data, Mumbai is 60 days faster for O-1 Extraordinary Ability appointments. This may change frequently — check back before booking your appointment.
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