India, Nov. 17 -- Indian applicants intending to travel to the United States for tourism or business purposes may encounter different wait times based on their application location. As per the most recent information from the US Department of State's Global Visa Wait Times portal, the backlog for interview appointments for B1/B2 visas varies considerably among Indian cities.

Currently, the US Consulate in Hyderabad provides the shortest wait time, averaging 4.5 months for a tourist or business visa interview. Conversely, the Mumbai Consulate experiences the longest delay, with applicants potentially waiting up to 11 months for an appointment.

The US Embassy in New Delhi indicates a waiting period of approximately 6.5 months, while the c...