Interview-required B-1/B-2 visa average wait times decreased slightly for Hyderabad and New Delhi. However, Chennai showed a ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Beginning on September 2, 2025, U.S. consulates will implement a more restrictive version of the nonimmigrant visa (NIV) interview waiver (IW) program. The IW program is also commonly referred to as ...

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 ...

Some Indian cities now offer faster US visa interview slots, with waiting times varying by visa type and location. Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Chennai are quicker, while Mumbai and New Delhi face longer ...

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

The US now requires Bangladeshi nationals applying for B1 and B2 visas to post a refundable $15,000 bond after approval. The ...