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US Visa Appointment Wait Times Released for All Countries for January 2026 Onwards

The U.S. Department of State has refreshed its Global Visa Wait Times dashboard (last updated January 14, 2026)—and if you’re planning a B1/B2 visitor visa, student visa (F/M/J), or a petition-based work visa (H/L/O/P/Q), this update matters because it shows (1) how long the next appointment may take and (2) in many high-demand locations, how long applicants actually waited recently.…