The H-1B visa booking process in India has turned into a nightmare for applicants. You fill out forms, pay the fee, and complete your OFC appointment yet the actual visa interview slots remain impossible to find.
No H-1B Interview Slots Anywhere
One applicant refreshed the US visa portal repeatedly after securing an OFC slot for biometrics. But when they tried to book the main H-1B interview, every Indian city showed zero available appointments, creating total confusion and frustration.
Misleading Wait-Time Updates
The official wait-time page claims interviews are available within a month in Chennai or Mumbai. In reality, these appointments are nowhere to be found. Applicants feel misled, as the official information doesn’t match the scheduling portal’s empty slot list.
System Releases OFC Slots Only
According to users online, the system randomly releases OFC slots but keeps interview slots locked. This uneven process makes the booking cycle unclear and stressful since the authorities provide no transparency or updates.
Fees Paid, Still No Access
Another applicant said they paid the visa fee, received confirmation, and waited more than a day, only to find the “Schedule Appointment” button still inactive. The portal promises activation within hours, but users say the reality is completely different.
Unstable and Outdated Booking System
Applicants claim most available H-1B interview slots appear only in Chennai and Hyderabad. Some notice random slot drops late at night or early morning, making the process feel more like a gamble than a schedule.
A Growing Problem for Indian H-1B Applicants
The Indian visa scheduling system now feels overloaded, unreliable, and outdated. For those travelling from India or returning briefly for stamping, this lack of consistency adds unnecessary stress and uncertainty.
