The exact processing time for a US Visa from India varies. The time and processing timings are just an approximation and can change at any time. The processing times cannot be assured and nonrefundable reservations or tickets should not be purchased. This is until you secure all Visas and Passports are obtained and are in your possession.
General Processing Times
If you make an in-person application, the processing times will be around 3 to 5 working days.
For people of Indian origin, US nationals requiring a reference, all non-US nationals and for short-term Visas, the processing times are minimum 1 to 2 weeks. It can take more in some cases.
The processing time for reference check is minimum 1 week for all cases that require prior reference check.
The mailing and transit time for both ways must be added when you apply by mail such as courier, post, etc.
Crew members and Pilots of all Trainers, Demonstration, Cargo, Private jets, and Chartered Flights are in the category of Unscheduled Airlines. These are considered as Reference cases and will need prior clearance from competent Indian authorities. It takes around 5 weeks for such an application and Visa will not be issued without the mandatory clearance.
Each immigrant Visa case is unique and thus it is tough to predict the processing times for the Visa application of a specific individual. There are 3 factors that generally influence the required processing times:
- Time needed for processing the application
- Time needed for processing through the Consulate and the National Visa Center
• Time needed for the case to become current