US visa application: The wait time for first-time applicants for B1 (business) and B2 (visitor) visas still remains 884 days in Delhi, 767 days in Kolkata, and 872 in Mumbai.
The new rules will be effective from 2023. Besides, the country is also planning to issue (ITAs) to candidates with specific work experience and education.
The waiting period for Indians looking to visit the US for a holiday or a tour has gone up to 800 days, as per the US State Department website. For student/exchange visitor visas and other non-immigrant visas, the waiting period is nearly 400 days.