Official US State Department data
How many H-1B visas the US consulates in India issue each year.
Calendar years, January to December.
186k
Jan – Dec 2023
139k
Jan – Dec 2024
120k
Jan – Dec 2025
2.7k
Jan–Feb · 2 of 12 months
2025 had 120,081 visas (−13% on 2024). 2026 so far (Jan–Feb) is running 91% behind the same months of 2025.
Monthly trend, each consulate's numbers and the busiest months for H-1B 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 H-1B (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 H-1B (Regular) at a specific consular/VAC location.
Last reported opening for H-1B (Regular): Oct 17, 2026
Closest appointment date reported: Oct 19, 2026
Total reports analyzed: 1291
Locations most frequently reported for H-1B (Regular): HYDERABAD VAC, CHENNAI VAC, HYDERABAD.
Based on official portal availability reported by users; confirm availability in the official scheduling system.