The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in India have centralized non-immigrant visa processing to boost efficiency and meet increasing demand. Key updates include:
- H & L first-time visa interviews: Now primarily scheduled in Hyderabad
- Blanket Ls: Processed in Chennai
- B1/B2 drop box (interview waiver) cases: Centralized in New Delhi
- H & L drop box (interview waiver) cases: Centralized in Chennai
Applicants may submit their documents free of charge at any Visa Application Center (VAC) located in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, or New Delhi. Alternatively, documents can be submitted at designated drop-off centers in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Cochin, Jalandhar, or Pune for a fee of ₹1,200 per application.
Please note that certain applicants may still be required to appear for in-person interviews at the designated centralized processing locations.
