U.S. State Department Updates Visa Wait Time Statistics: New Tools, More Delays, and Tricks for Quicker Appointments

The U.S. State Department has implemented a significant overhaul of its worldwide visa wait time information, effective April 25, 2025, bringing greater transparency and new features to nonimmigrant and immigrant visa applicants alike. The update comes as demand for U.S. visas continues to rise globally, particularly in India, where applicants are facing some of the longest wait times on record.

 

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The wait time statistics are provided for illustrative purposes only and do not provide a promise of a certain date of appointment; interview waiver eligibility is not captured in these numbers.

 

The revision addresses recent complaints about the old data and looks to increase transparency and user convenience for international visitors.

 

Sources: U.S. State Department, Economic Times, Manifest Law