H1B Visa Interview Wait Time — U.S. Consulate General Kolkata
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Data last verified October 1, 2026 (7 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 Kolkata
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 Kolkata. The last figure it published was 1 month (~30 days) on October 1, 2026. That is history, not a current wait.
Interview wait
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90-day avg
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Best in India
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This is one consulate. See current wait times for every visa type at all Indian consulates.
H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa Historical Wait Trend — Last 90 Days at Kolkata
Compare H1B Visa Wait Times — All India Consulates
| Trend | ||
|---|---|---|
kolkata U.S. Consulate General Kolkata | Not currently publishedLast published 1 month on Oct 1, 2026 | — |
chennai U.S. Consulate General Chennai | Not currently publishedLast published 1.5 months on Oct 1, 2026 | — |
mumbai U.S. Consulate General Mumbai | Not currently publishedLast published 1.5 months on Oct 1, 2026 | — |
delhi U.S. Embassy New Delhi | Not currently publishedLast published 3 months on Oct 1, 2026 | — |
hyderabad U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad | Not currently publishedLast published 5.5 months on Oct 1, 2026 | — |
Not published means the U.S. State Department does not currently issue an estimate for that category at that consulate. It does not mean no appointments exist. Check the official table and your consulate's booking portal.
About the H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa Wait Time at U.S. Consulate General Kolkata
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 Kolkata, so this page states no current figure. The last estimate it published was 1 month (~30 days) on October 1, 2026 — 7 days ago. We keep it here as history only. A missing estimate does not mean appointments are unavailable; it means the source has stopped reporting a wait for this category at this consulate.
The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata processes H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa applications for applicants residing in West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and the Northeast states. Applicants from these states should apply at U.S. Consulate General Kolkata, if their residential address falls within the jurisdiction. Applicants outside this jurisdiction may apply at any of the other 4 Indian consulates that handle US visa applications, such as Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, or Kolkata depending on availability.
Best Time to Apply for H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa Visa at Kolkata — Seasonal Guide
To avoid peak wait periods, plan your H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa application using the seasonal demand patterns below.
H-1B visa stamping demand concentrates in 2 periods: October (new petition start date) and April–June (pre-travel before fiscal year change). Wait times at U.S. Consulate General Kolkata may vary significantly based on petition approval timelines, which are independent of consulate scheduling. Book your stamping appointment immediately after petition approval, if your employer requires travel within 90 days.
Other US Visa Types at Kolkata — U.S. Consulate General Kolkata
B1
B-1 Business Visitor
Not currently publishedLast published 6 months on Oct 1, 2026
B1-B2
B-1/B-2 Tourist & Business Visa
Not currently publishedLast published 6 months on Oct 1, 2026
B2
B-2 Tourism / Visitor
Not currently publishedLast published 6 months on Oct 1, 2026
C1-D
C-1/D Transit & Crew
Not published — the U.S. State Department does not currently publish an estimate for this category at this consulate.
F1
F-1 Student Visa
Not currently publishedLast published 2 months on Oct 1, 2026
F2
F-2 Dependent Visa
Not currently publishedLast published 2 months on Oct 1, 2026
H1B1
H-1B1 Specialty (Singapore/Chile)
Not published — the U.S. State Department does not currently publish an estimate for this category at this consulate.
H4
H-4 Dependent Visa
Not currently publishedLast published 1 month on Oct 1, 2026
J1
J-1 Exchange Visitor
Not currently publishedLast published 2 months on Oct 1, 2026
J2
J-2 Dependent Visa
Not currently publishedLast published 2 months on Oct 1, 2026
L1
L-1 Intracompany Transfer Visa
Not currently publishedLast published 1 month on Oct 1, 2026
L2
L-2 Dependent Visa
Not currently publishedLast published 1 month on Oct 1, 2026
O1
O-1 Extraordinary Ability
Not currently publishedLast published 1 month on Oct 1, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions — H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa Visa Wait Time at Kolkata
Why is there no current H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa wait time for U.S. Consulate General Kolkata?
The U.S. State Department publishes the wait-time table this page is built from, and it no longer lists an estimate for the H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa at U.S. Consulate General Kolkata. The last figure it published was 1 month (~30 days) on October 1, 2026, now 7 days old; we do not present it as a current wait. This does not mean no appointments exist — check the official State Department table and the consulate's booking portal.
Can I apply at a different consulate than my home state?
Yes, US visa applicants in India may apply at any of the 5 consulates regardless of home address. No other Indian consulate currently has a published H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa wait time to compare against, so check the official State Department table before choosing where to apply.
Does this include visa processing time after the interview?
No. A wait time figure covers the wait until your interview appointment only, never the processing that follows it. Visa processing after the interview takes an additional 3–10 business days in most H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa cases, such as administrative processing for work and student visas.
How often does WaitDelta update wait time data?
WaitDelta checks wait time data twice weekly against official U.S. Department of State scheduling records. The last update date is shown at the top of this page.
What happens to my appointment if wait times change after I book?
Your existing appointment date is not affected by wait time changes after booking. Wait time figures reflect availability for new bookings only. Reschedule your appointment, if you need an earlier date and shorter slots become available.
Compare Kolkata H1B Visa Wait Times with Other Indian Consulates
To find the fastest available appointment for H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa, compare Kolkata against all Indian consulate wait times below.
Compare H1B with Other Visa Types at Kolkata
H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa Interview Wait — What This Means for Your Application
Because the U.S. State Department no longer publishes an estimate for the H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa at U.S. Consulate General Kolkata, we cannot tell you how far out the earliest appointment is, and we will not guess. No Indian consulate currently publishes a wait for the H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa, so confirm availability directly against the official State Department table and your consulate's booking portal.