While applying for your student visa to the US, after filling in the DS-160 form & paying the visa processing fee, you must book an appointment at the US embassy or US Consulate (whichever is present in or around your city.)
As an Indian student applying for a student visa to the US, you have the option of booking the appointment in either the US embassy in New Delhi or 4 other consulates in various Indian cities.
Indian embassy/ consulate | Wait time for interview appointment | Visa processing time |
New Delhi embassy | 6 calendar days | 2 working days |
Hyderabad consulate | 5 calendar days | 2 working days |
Chennai consulate | 2 calendar days | 2 working days |
Mumbai consulate | 2 calendar days | 1 working day |
Kolkata consulate | 1 calendar day | 2 working days |
Here are a few things you must keep in mind For VISA Slot booking For the US
1. Check all the details mentioned on your passport including your name, birth date, expiration date etc. Check for any kind of damage, as the passport should be in good condition.
2. After getting the I-20 (admission document), verify all the details mentioned on it. Check your name especially the spelling, birth date, name of the course, date of commencement, total amount mentioned as well as scholarship details.
3Student, Visa can be applied only 120 days prior to the start of the term. (The date is mentioned on your I-20).