Hyderabad vs Mumbai: J-1 Exchange Visitor Wait Time
Side-by-side comparison · Checked twice weekly against U.S. State Department data
U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad
U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad
J-1 Exchange Visitor
45days
No change vs last month
→ No change
Interview wait
45d
90-day avg
58d
Best in India
30d
Last updated: August 20, 2026Official source ↗
U.S. Consulate General Mumbai
U.S. Consulate General Mumbai
J-1 Exchange Visitor
60days
↑ 15 days vs last month
↑ 15 days vs last month
Interview wait
60d
90-day avg
51d
Best in India
30d
Last updated: August 20, 2026Official source ↗
Head-to-Head
| Metric | Hyderabad | Mumbai |
|---|---|---|
| Current wait | 45 days | 60 days |
| 90-day avg | 58 days | 51 days |
| Trend (30d) | No change | +15d |
| 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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