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No dates seen at last check
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- O-1
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- Biometrics
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- 24 Oct 2026, 09:49 am IST
O1 visa slots in India: O-1A, O-1B & O-3
Dated O1 visa appointment checks for New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata, plus what O1 wait times mean, how stamping and renewals work, and how to book O-3 family members. We monitor O-1 and O-3 appointments manually and can call you, or book, when a matching date appears.
Content reviewed: 30 September 2026
Are O1 visa slots available in India? Latest dated checks
What our team saw at the last published O-1 check in each city: the category, the appointment stage and the dates recorded. These are past observations, not a live booking calendar. Only your official appointment account can confirm a bookable date for your profile and group size.
Mumbai
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- Category
- O-1
- Stage
- Biometrics
- Observed
- 24 Oct 2026, 09:41 am IST
Dates recorded: 27 Oct 2026, 18 Nov 2026
View Mumbai check history →Chennai
No dates seen at last check
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- O-1
- Stage
- Biometrics
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- 24 Oct 2026, 04:44 am IST
Hyderabad
Dates seen at last check
- Category
- O-1
- Stage
- Biometrics
- Observed
- 24 Oct 2026, 09:56 am IST
Dates recorded: 2 Nov 2026, 3 Nov 2026
View Hyderabad check history →Kolkata
Dates seen at last check
- Category
- O-1
- Stage
- Biometrics
- Observed
- 24 Oct 2026, 09:41 am IST
Dates recorded: 26 Oct 2026, 9 Nov 2026, 12 Nov 2026, 16 Nov 2026, 18 Nov 2026
View Kolkata check history →A biometric date alone does not confirm an interview booking. Availability may differ by application and family size. Confirm dates in your official appointment account.
Voice call alerts for O-1/O-3 slots
₹10,000 for 6 months
- Monitoring is scoped to the approved O classification, applicant count, workable India posts and the first immovable US engagement.
- A manually checked match triggers a voice call to the applicant, petitioner contact or family coordinator in India or the United States.
- The alert service requires no profile password; the applicant reviews the opening and takes the appointment action.
O1 visa appointment wait times in India
The Department of State publishes an estimated interview wait time for each US visa post. O-1 falls under the petition-based temporary worker group (H, L, O, P, Q), so the O1 estimate for a post is the same figure H1B and L1 applicants see.
Where to find it
Use the official visa appointment wait-time tool, choose the Indian post you can attend, and read the petition-based temporary worker line.
What the number means
It estimates how far out the next interview was when it was calculated. It is not a list of open dates. Our dated checks above show what was actually visible at a specific time.
Biometrics vs interview
Most applicants in India attend a biometrics (OFC/VAC) appointment and a separate consular interview. Our O-1 checks record which stage was seen; a biometric date alone does not confirm an interview.
Planning around an engagement
Work back from your first fixed US engagement or project date and leave time for processing and passport return after the interview.
O1 visa stamping and renewal in India
If you already hold O-1 status in the United States and need a new visa stamp for travel, plan for a full appointment in India.
- Expect an interview. Following the Department of State's 2025 interview-waiver update, most O-1 and O-3 renewal applicants must attend an in-person interview. Check the current interview-waiver rules on the official portal before assuming you qualify for a drop-off.
- Book both stages. Plan for a biometrics appointment and a consular interview, both before your return date.
- A new petition or extension may change the receipt details used when scheduling. Confirm the correct petition information with your petitioner or counsel before booking.
- O-3 family members renewing with you need an opening with room for everyone attending together, or a plan for separate appointments.
Connect the appointment request to the approved case
O visas are petition-based. Appointment monitoring should begin only after the applicant can identify the approved classification and the real itinerary that makes timing important.
Approved classification
Use the petition paperwork to confirm O-1A or O-1B and the receipt number required for the visa application. VisaHurry does not decide whether achievements satisfy either standard.
Itinerary anchor
Provide the first fixed performance, production, competition, conference or employment date rather than saying only “urgent.” We use that date to judge whether the requested search window is realistic.
Dependent timing
State whether O-3 family members will interview with the principal or follow later. The number attending together changes the appointment capacity the search must find.
Professional boundary
The petitioner, agent or immigration lawyer owns the petition and interview preparation. VisaHurry's role is limited to appointment availability and any booking work agreed in writing.
O-1A vs O-1B — and where O-3 fits
The category distinction comes from the approved petition, while O-3 exists only for qualifying family members. These are different legal roles even when appointments are coordinated.
O-1A (sciences, education, business, athletics) and O-1B (arts, motion picture/TV)
- O-1A covers extraordinary ability in sciences, education, business or athletics; O-1B covers extraordinary ability in the arts or extraordinary achievement in motion picture or television production.
- Before applying for the visa, USCIS must approve the petition filed by the prospective employer or agent.
- The petition receipt number is used when scheduling; the consular officer still assesses visa eligibility at interview.
- Review the current O-category process and document list on the Department of State temporary-worker page.
O-3 dependents (spouse and children)
- O-3 spouses and children each need their own DS-160 and visa fee, and are commonly booked together with the O-1 principal as a family appointment.
- An O-3 application can be scheduled after the principal has travelled, subject to the dependent presenting the required relationship and principal-case evidence.
- USCIS states that O-3 dependents cannot work in the United States, although they may attend school.
- Because work-authorization rules are outside appointment support, confirm them through USCIS O-category guidance or qualified counsel.
Decide who can respond when a date appears
O-1 applicants may be travelling, rehearsing or coordinating through an agent. The practical choice is whether the applicant can act immediately or needs pre-authorized help.
Alert the applicant or coordinator
- O-1/O-3 call monitoring is ₹10,000 for six months.
- A chosen Indian or US number receives the details after a matching date is checked.
- The applicant keeps full account control and decides whether the opening fits the itinerary.
Authorize manual assistance
- Consider this when the applicant cannot interrupt a production, event or workday to use the portal.
- The scope and credential handling are agreed before a person accesses the profile.
- O-1, O-2 and O-3 booking assistance in India costs ₹14,000 per person for any requested date. Payment is due after successful booking; appointment dates depend on official availability.
Petition strength and appointment speed are separate
We do not evaluate extraordinary ability
- Evidence, consultation requirements and the proposed US work belong with the petitioner and immigration counsel.
- VisaHurry cannot amend an I-129 petition, resolve an inconsistency or advise how to answer a consular question.
- Petition approval is required before applying, but it does not guarantee visa issuance.
What we can document
- The onboarding record should identify the classification, applicants, posts and timing requested.
- Alert-only clients retain credentials; assisted clients receive an explanation of account access.
- VisaHurry's identity, registration details and public policies are available on the About & Trust page.
O-1/O-3 slot questions, answered clearly
These are the questions extraordinary-ability applicants and their families most often ask before booking an O-1 visa appointment in India.
Do you help with O-1 visa slots in India?
Yes. VisaHurry provides appointment monitoring for O-1A and O-1B principals and O-3 family members applying in India. To assess the request, send the approved petition receipt information, applicant count, usable consular posts, existing appointment date and the first fixed US engagement or project date.
Are O1 visa slots available in India right now?
This page shows the dates our team saw at the last published O-1 check in each city, with the time and appointment stage. Those are past observations. Only your official appointment account can confirm a bookable date for your category, post and group size.
What is the O1 visa appointment wait time in India?
Check the Department of State visa appointment wait-time tool for the post you can attend and read the petition-based temporary worker (H, L, O, P, Q) estimate. It is a planning estimate, not a list of open dates.
Does an O1 visa renewal in India need an interview?
Usually, yes. After the Department of State narrowed interview waivers in 2025, most O-1 and O-3 renewal applicants must attend an in-person interview. Check the current interview-waiver rules in your official appointment account before planning a document drop-off.
Is there a Telegram group for O1 visa slots in India?
Yes. VisaHurry runs an L1 / L2 / O1 applicants group on Telegram for questions and shared appointment experiences. Treat dates shared in any group as unverified until you see them in your own official account.
What is the difference between O-1A and O-1B?
O-1A is for extraordinary ability in science, education, business or athletics. O-1B covers extraordinary ability in the arts and extraordinary achievement in motion picture or television. The petition and evidentiary standards differ, but both are petition-based temporary-worker visa applications.
Can O-3 dependents be booked together with the O-1 principal?
A spouse and unmarried children under 21 may apply as O-3 dependents. Each dependent needs a separate DS-160 and must be entered in the appointment correctly. A combined family request also requires a calendar opening large enough for everyone attending.
My spouse is already in the US on O-1 — can I book an O-3 appointment alone from India?
An O-3 dependent may apply after the O-1 principal has entered the United States. The dependent should confirm the principal's petition, visa and status documents needed for interview with the petitioner's immigration adviser; VisaHurry only assists with the appointment search.
Can O-3 dependents work in the US?
No. USCIS states that O-3 dependents may not work in the United States, although they may attend school. Check the current USCIS rule or obtain legal advice for an individual situation; appointment assistance does not include work-authorization advice.
Can I get O-1 slot alerts without sharing my login details?
Yes. The O-1/O-3 alert service costs ₹10,000 for six months. VisaHurry can call a nominated Indian or US number after manually checking a suitable opening, while the applicant keeps the profile credentials and completes the booking.
How much does O-1 booking assistance cost?
O-1, O-2 and O-3 booking assistance in India costs ₹14,000 per person for any requested date. Payment is due after successful booking; appointment dates depend on official availability.
Do you use bots to book O-1 visa slots?
No. O-1/O-3 availability is checked manually. VisaHurry does not supply automated booking code or use browser extensions to operate an applicant's appointment profile.
Can you guarantee an O-1 appointment before my US start date?
No. Petition approval and a time-sensitive itinerary do not guarantee interview capacity. VisaHurry can monitor the agreed posts and report a suitable opening, but the embassy controls appointments and the consular officer independently decides visa eligibility.
Ready to move on your O-1 or O-3 appointment?
Send the approved classification, applicant count, workable India posts, current appointment and first fixed US engagement. We will assess whether the requested monitoring window is realistic.
Plain terms
O-1, O-2 and O-3 booking assistance in India costs ₹14,000 per person for any requested date. Payment is due after successful booking; appointment dates depend on official availability.
O1 visa slots Telegram group
Join the VisaHurry L1 / L2 / O1 applicants group on Telegram to ask questions and share appointment experiences with other O-1 and O-3 applicants in India. Treat dates shared in any group as unverified until you see them in your own official account.