# Indians faced average 346-day wait for US visitor visa interview: Audit

> Applicants in India waited an average of 346 days for a US visitor visa interview in fiscal 2025, more than eight times the 42-day average before the pandemic, according to a federal audit released on Monday (US local time).

- Published: 2026-09-29T03:01:49.945Z
- Updated: 2026-09-30T14:00:05.646Z
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- Topics: Economy, business and finance
- Involves: EB-5 fee changes, Form I-526, Form I-526E, Form I-527, Form I-829, Form I-956, Form I-956F, Form I-956G, Government Accountability Office, I-526 and I-526E petitions, U.S. State Department, USCIS

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- 2026-09-29T03:01:49.945Z - Telangana Today: [Indians faced average 346-day wait for US visitor visa interview: Audit](https://telanganatoday.com/indians-faced-average-346-day-wait-for-us-visitor-visa-interview-audit)
- 2026-09-30T14:00:05.646Z - LiveMint: [US EB-5 fees jump: What it means for Indians seeking Green Cards through investment | Today News](https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/us-eb-5-fees-jump-what-it-means-for-indians-seeking-green-cards-through-investment-11790775003771.html)

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