Mumbai vs Chennai: H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa Wait Time
Side-by-side comparison · Checked twice weekly against U.S. State Department data
U.S. Consulate General Mumbai
U.S. Consulate General Mumbai
H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa
No change vs last month
Interview wait
45d
90-day avg
45d
Best in India
30d
U.S. Consulate General Chennai
U.S. Consulate General Chennai
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 Chennai. The last figure it published was 3.5 months (~105 days) on May 10, 2026. That is history, not a current wait.
Interview wait
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90-day avg
0d
Best in India
30d
Head-to-Head
| Metric | Mumbai | Chennai |
|---|---|---|
| Current wait | 45 days | 105 days |
| 90-day avg | 45 days | 0 days |
| Trend (30d) | No change | No change |
| Interview wait | 45 days | 105 days |
Recommendation
Based on current data, Mumbai is 60 days faster for H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa appointments. This may change frequently — check back before booking your appointment.
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