{"id":21653,"date":"2026-04-22T15:56:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T10:26:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/?p=21653"},"modified":"2026-04-22T15:58:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T10:28:08","slug":"new-h-1b-and-f-1-visa-slots-open-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/new-h-1b-and-f-1-visa-slots-open-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"New H-1B and F-1 Visa Slots Open in India as US Clears Months-Long Backlog"},"content":{"rendered":"
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According to a report by Financial Express, US consulates in India have reportedly begun releasing fresh appointment slots for H-1B, H-4, and F-1 visas after months of limited availability and a growing backlog<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Gradual reopening of visa appointments<\/b><\/h2>\n

Reportedly, US consular posts across India, including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata, have restarted issuing interview slots in small batches.<\/span><\/p>\n

Applicants have observed that:<\/span><\/p>\n