The interview day began with long waits despite arriving early, followed by security screening and biometric verification.

The latest data showed that the waiting time for an appointment in Delhi is the longest among all Indian cities listed. In ...

US visa interview wait times for Indian applicants show significant variation by city and visa type as of January 14, 2026.

At the United States consulate, a 26-year-old Mumbai woman's application for a B2 visa was denied following a quick interview. The candidate, a technical staff member who is single, wanted to travel ...

A software engineer's B1/B2 visa was approved in under three minutes, a stark contrast to the usual applicant anxiety. His decade-long career, stable income, and clear travel purpose, coupled with ...

A software engineer from India shares his journey to obtaining a US B1/B2 visa, highlighting the intense appointment booking ...

On July 25, the U.S. Department of State announced that, effective September 2, most nonimmigrant visa applicants will no longer qualify for a visa interview waiver. Additionally, India’s popular ...

The US Embassy in Dhaka has announced a new visa bond requirement for Bangladeshi B1/B2 applicants effective January 21, 2026. Approved applicants will need to post a $5,000–$15,000 bond, determined ...

Any bond paid before the interview will not be refundable, officials cautioned. The bond is only applicable after visa approval and will be returned if the visa holder complies with all terms and cond ...

In a post on X, the Embassy said, "Starting January 21, 2026, all Bangladeshis approved for a B1/B2 (business/tourist) U.S.

The embassy mentions that applicants should not pay any bond before their visa interview and paying money in advance does not ...