Extremely Long Wait Times for Visa Appointments
The Problem
Applicants for non-immigrant visas, such as B1/B2, are facing significant delays in securing interview appointments, with some dates being pushed out over a year. This creates uncertainty for travel plans and professional commitments.
Solution
Applicants are advised to monitor the appointment portal frequently for cancellations or to check if their specific consulate offers emergency appointment requests for urgent travel needs.
I recently filled in a B1/B2 US visa application from Canada, paid the fees and got the earliest appointment date in May 2026. Has anyone had any luck rescheduling it to an earlier date?
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