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Live wait data · Updated 2026-05-18
H-1B visa stamping consulates
Every U.S. mission post that materially processes H-1B visa stamping. Per-consulate wait times, jurisdictions, Dropbox eligibility, and the September 2025 third-country processing change. Pick the post you’re considering for a personalized guide.
India
Mumbai
MUMHighest-volume H-1B post in India. Mumbai is the default for tech workers from Maharashtra, Gujarat, MP, Goa.
Hyderabad
HYDTech-heavy. Highest concentration of returning H-1B engineers — slot competition is brutal.
Chennai
MADKarnataka + Tamil Nadu funnel. Bangalore-based engineers default here. Watch for biotech TAL flags.
New Delhi
NDLEmbassy post — covers Delhi NCR, UP, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, plus diplomatic visas.
Kolkata
CALEastern India. Lower H-1B volume than Mumbai/Hyderabad/Chennai — slots can clear faster.
Canada
Toronto
TRT · third-countryUsed to be the default third-country post. Post-Sep 2025: narrowed eligibility — most third-country applicants now turned away.
Vancouver
VAN · third-countryWest Coast Canada post. Same Sept-2025 third-country restrictions as Toronto.
Ottawa
OTT · third-countryEmbassy post. Lower H-1B volume than Toronto/Vancouver; same Sept-2025 restrictions apply.
Mexico
China
Beijing
BEJEmbassy post. Default for North China H-1B workers. TAL screening elevated for AI/semiconductor cases.
Shanghai
SHGEast China commercial hub. Highest H-1B volume of the Chinese posts.
Guangzhou
GUZSouth China post. Covers Pearl River Delta tech corridor.
Shenyang
SHYNortheast China post. Lower H-1B volume; covers Liaoning, Jilin, Heilongjiang.
Philippines
United Kingdom
Germany
France
Spain
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