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Visa Slots Info - F-1 (Regular) in Chennai, India

Official US State Department data

F-1 visas issued at Chennai

How many F-1 visas are issued at Chennai each year.

Data through February 2026

Year by year

Calendar years, January to December.

  1. 2023

    22k

    Jan – Dec 2023

    First full year in this data
  2. 2024

    14k

    Jan – Dec 2024

    Down 37%vs 2023
  3. 2025

    5.9k

    Jan – Dec 2025

    Down 57%vs 2024
  4. 2026So far

    108

    Jan–Feb · 2 of 12 months

    Down 85%vs same months a year earlier

2025 had 5,935 visas (−57% on 2024). 2026 so far (Jan–Feb) is running 85% behind the same months of 2025.

Monthly trend, Chennai's share of India and the busiest months for F-1 visas.

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Source: US Department of State monthly reports of nonimmigrant visas issued at each US consulate. These count visas issued, not interview appointments available.

Recent activity for F-1 (Regular) in Chennai

Last reported opening: Sep 9, 2026

Closest appointment date reported: Oct 22, 2026

Total reports analyzed: 9

Computed on the server from the private slot-history feed; confirm current availability in the official scheduling system.

About F-1 (Regular) visa slots in Chennai, India

This page shows when US visa appointment slots for F-1 (Regular) were last seen at Chennai. “Last seen” refers to the most recent community report and does not guarantee a real-time opening. The calendar above reflects community-reported availability so you can spot patterns and plan when to check the official scheduling system.

Slots and wait times vary by location and visa category. Use the calendar for F-1 (Regular) at Chennai, India, and check official wait times for interview-required and interview-waiver categories where listed.

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