Delhi vs Kolkata: H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa 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. Embassy New Delhi
U.S. Embassy New Delhi
H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa
Not currently published
The U.S. State Department does not currently publish an interview wait estimate for the H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa at U.S. Embassy New Delhi. The last figure it published was 2.5 months (~75 days) on September 3, 2026. That is history, not a current wait.
Interview wait
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90-day avg
60d
Best in India
30d
U.S. Consulate General Kolkata
U.S. Consulate General Kolkata
H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa
Not currently published
The U.S. State Department does not currently publish an interview wait estimate for the H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa 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 | Delhi | Kolkata |
|---|---|---|
| Current wait | 75 days | 30 days |
| 90-day avg | 60 days | 42 days |
| Trend (30d) | +15d | -15d |
| Interview wait | 75 days | 30 days |
Recommendation
Based on current data, Kolkata is 45 days faster for H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa appointments. This may change frequently — check back before booking your appointment.
90-Day Wait Time History
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