Hyderabad vs Mumbai: O-1 Extraordinary Ability 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
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 Hyderabad. The last figure it published was 5.5 months (~165 days) on October 1, 2026. That is history, not a current wait.
Interview wait
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90-day avg
134d
Best in India
30d
U.S. Consulate General Mumbai
U.S. Consulate General Mumbai
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 Mumbai. 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
45d
Best in India
30d
Head-to-Head
| Metric | Hyderabad | Mumbai |
|---|---|---|
| Current wait | 165 days | 45 days |
| 90-day avg | 134 days | 45 days |
| Trend (30d) | +30d | No change |
| Interview wait | 165 days | 45 days |
Recommendation
Based on current data, Mumbai is 120 days faster for O-1 Extraordinary Ability appointments. This may change frequently — check back before booking your appointment.
90-Day Wait Time History
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