Helpful for Visa Applicants
1. Apply early in the day, or in the season. In India, U.S. Consular
Offices open between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. However, most nonimmigrant applicants apply after 10.00, thus creating a rush hour in mid-morning and slowing down the visa process. Those who apply before 10:00 will be in and out more quickly.
The tourist rush season begins in April. Since a tourist visa is generally valid for one year, and may be used for travel any time within the period of validity, it makes sense to apply before April. Because Consular Offices are less rushed early in the year, they are able to process tourist visas more rapidly.



