Official US State Department data
How many B1/B2 visas the US consulates in India issue each year.
Calendar years, January to December.
607k
Jan – Dec 2023
671k
Jan – Dec 2024
747k
Jan – Dec 2025
106k
Jan–Feb · 2 of 12 months
2025 was the highest year shown, with 746,564 visas (+11% on 2024). 2026 so far (Jan–Feb) is running 25% behind the same months of 2025.
Monthly trend, each consulate's numbers and the busiest months for B1/B2 visas.
Check detailed statsSource: US Department of State monthly reports of nonimmigrant visas issued at each US consulate. These count visas issued, not interview appointments available.
This page summarizes last-seen US visa appointment availability for B1 (Regular) in India. It is designed to help you understand recent activity and decide when to check the official US visa scheduling portal.
“Last seen” means the most recent time a community member reported an opening. Availability can change quickly, so always confirm in the official portal before making plans.
For planning, you can compare against official wait times on travel.state.gov, and use alerts to get notified when new openings are reported.
These curated city pages help you track last-seen availability for B1 (Regular) at a specific consular/VAC location.
Last reported opening for B1 (Regular): Oct 17, 2026
Closest appointment date reported: Oct 18, 2026
Total reports analyzed: 1370
Locations most frequently reported for B1 (Regular): CHENNAI VAC, MUMBAI VAC, NEW DELHI VAC.
Based on official portal availability reported by users; confirm availability in the official scheduling system.