Short answer
B1/B2 applicants in India should book the earliest date that fits, then watch for earlier openings carefully, using their one free reschedule only when it is worthwhile. Waits differ between posts, so compare all the posts you could travel to.
Comparing posts
You can often choose among the Indian posts, and earliest dates can differ a lot. Consider the cost of travel against the time saved.
Urgent travel
Genuine emergencies may qualify for an expedited appointment request through the official process. Check the Embassy's site for what counts and how to apply, and for any paid expedited option in force.
Common questions
- Which Indian city has the shortest B1/B2 wait?
- It changes often. Our wait times page shows the earliest dates recently seen at each post by AppointVisa's appointment monitoring, which is not official Embassy data.
Official sources
This guide is general information from AppointVisa, an independent private service, not legal advice or official government guidance.
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