Delhi 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. Embassy New Delhi
U.S. Embassy New Delhi
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. Embassy New Delhi. 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
67d
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 | Delhi | Kolkata |
|---|---|---|
| Current wait | 60 days | 60 days |
| 90-day avg | 67 days | 53 days |
| Trend (30d) | -15d | No change |
| Interview wait | 60 days | 60 days |
Recommendation
Based on current data, Delhi is 0 days faster for J-1 Exchange Visitor appointments. This may change frequently — check back before booking your appointment.
90-Day Wait Time History
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