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Indians Face Average 346‑Day Wait for US Visa Interview, Data Shows
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🗓 30 Sep 2026, 09:51 AM
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NDTV reports that the historical average waiting period for a US visa interview for Indian applicants is 346 days. This figure reflects past data and does not indicate the current wait for new applicants or the time taken after the interview to decide the application.
According to an NDTV report, the average time historically required for an Indian national to secure a US visa interview slot stands at 346 days.
The figure is described as a historical average, meaning it reflects data from previous periods and does not necessarily represent the waiting period faced by someone applying today.
The report also clarifies that the 346‑day number does not include the time taken after the interview for a consular officer to make a decision on the visa application.
The figure is described as a historical average, meaning it reflects data from previous periods and does not necessarily represent the waiting period faced by someone applying today.
The report also clarifies that the 346‑day number does not include the time taken after the interview for a consular officer to make a decision on the visa application.