Hyderabad 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. Consulate General Hyderabad
U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad
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 Hyderabad. The last figure it published was 1.5 months (~45 days) on October 1, 2026. That is history, not a current wait.
Interview wait
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90-day avg
62d
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 | Hyderabad | Kolkata |
|---|---|---|
| Current wait | 45 days | 60 days |
| 90-day avg | 62 days | 53 days |
| Trend (30d) | No change | No change |
| Interview wait | 45 days | 60 days |
Recommendation
Based on current data, Hyderabad is 15 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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