The US visa processing time has been reduced by more than 75% over the past two years — with the average falling from 1000 days to a significantly more manageable 250 days across India by January. Spain has opened up slots in May across major cities, and applicants can expect a relatively short processing time of seven working days, according to BLS. “More than 1.2 million Indians have traveled to the United States year to date in 2024 — a 35% increase over the same period in 2023. At least six million Indians already have a nonimmigrant visa to visit the United States, and each day, the Mission issues thousands more.
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- The US retains its place among the top four destinations preferred by Indian students, besides Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
- Whether you are seeking a bachelor’s, mast?r’s, or doctoral d?gr??, th? F1 visa is your gold?n tick?t to unlocking the treasure trove of opportunities that the U.S. has to offer.
- Once accepted, pay the SEVIS I-901 fee which must be paid at least three days before your visa interview.
- Spain has opened up slots in May across major cities, and applicants can expect a relatively short processing time of seven working days, according to BLS.
- Getting an F1 visa is a paramount step toward releasing your educational dreams in the US.
Based on their experiences, these groups frequently share updates regarding slot releases. Fill out the DS-160 form, accurately providing all the required information, including your passport details, travel plans, and contact information. Upload a r?c?nt passport-siz?d photograph according to th? provid?d sp?cifications. Sweden, notably, is the only country offering next-day appointments across all Indian centers, making it the fastest option by far. France and Finland are currently offering appointments as early as April 25 in Chennai and Hyderabad, according to VFS. Hungary and Norway also have relatively quicker access windows.
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Indian students have already become the largest group of international graduate students in the US and make up more than a quarter of the over one million foreign students studying in the US. The US retains its place among the top four destinations preferred by Indian students, besides Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. If th? consular offic?r approv?s your visa, th?y w?ll ?xplain th? visa issuance process. Your visa will be placed in your passport, and you will be informed when and how to coll?ct it. After a month of preparation, I completed the TCS World 10K marathon in 1 hour 18 minutes without any breathlessness.
There are only so many visa slots available since even consular personnel work a certain number of hours each day and require time off. It makes no difference how often you try to schedule a session; if slots are unavailable, you must wait. There won’t be a single, set date for the issuance of F1 visa spots for Fall 2025. Department of State has declared that most appointments will probably be available in June or July of 2025 for Indian applicants.
If you’re applying to Italy, be plinko game prepared for delays—there are no open slots in Delhi, Bengaluru, or Hyderabad. The earliest slot in Ahmedabad is May 16, though past Schengen visa holders who have visited the zone at least once can access faster bookings. Embassies are already reporting jam-packed schedules and limited availability. As travellers rush to lock in their European plans, the biggest hurdle isn’t the paperwork—it’s just getting in the door.
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