New Delhi, Jan. 27 -- Several reports claimed that the US consulates in India have extended H-1B visa stamping interview appointments until 2027.

Visa offices in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata reportedly have no visa interview slots available till next year, according to reports in NDTV, Money Control and Times of India, among others.

The delays in H-1B visa appointments began in December 2025, when consulates rescheduled appointments set for the month to March 2026. Those interviews were later moved to October 2026. Many dates have now been pushed into 2027.

The delays are mainly due to the Trump administration's tightened scrutiny and "vetting" of H-1B visa applicants. The enhanced scrutiny has significantly slowed the...