How long does it normally take to get a B1 visa?

[ihaveablackcloud 2]

I know that once embassies open back up there will probably be additional delays, but normally, how long does it take? I’m not sure if I misread it or not, but I saw that processing for B1/B2 can take 6 months? Is this true? Another source said only a few weeks. So I’m confused lol

[Quarknase 1,072]

These questions are being asked frequently at the moment, and nobody has an answer since this is a new situation. I recommend the search function on the site, and here's one post with good responses:

 

[Crazy Cat 41,894]

10 minutes ago, ihaveablackcloud said:

I know that once embassies open back up there will probably be additional delays, but normally, how long does it take? I’m not sure if I misread it or not, but I saw that processing for B1/B2 can take 6 months? Is this true? Another source said only a few weeks. So I’m confused lol

No one can answer those questions.  The shutdowns will inevitably create delays due to backlogs at the consulates for ALL visa types.  

[ihaveablackcloud 2]

2 minutes ago, Quarknase said:

These questions are being asked frequently at the moment, and nobody has an answer since this is a new situation. I recommend the search function on the site, and here's one post with good responses:

 

Thank you for your response. But I’m not asking how long it will take after embassies reopen...no one has a definitive answer on that. I’m just curious to know what the typical wait time is for a B1/B2. I saw 3-5 weeks in one place and 3-6 months in another. 

[ihaveablackcloud 2]

2 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

No one can answer those questions.  The shutdowns will inevitably create delays due to backlogs at the consulates for ALL visa types.  

Yes I understand that no one has a definitive answer. I just was curious about how long it normally takes. Thanks for the response!

[Quarknase 1,072]

1 minute ago, ihaveablackcloud said:

Thank you for your response. But I’m not asking how long it will take after embassies reopen...no one has a definitive answer on that. I’m just curious to know what the typical wait time is for a B1/B2. I saw 3-5 weeks in one place and 3-6 months in another. 

Under normal circumstances it depends on the specific embassy and their wait times. One embassy might have little traffic and interviews available within a week of filing the DS-160, another might have a backlog of multiple months.

[ihaveablackcloud 2]

4 minutes ago, Quarknase said:

Under normal circumstances it depends on the specific embassy and their wait times. One embassy might have little traffic and interviews available within a week of filing the DS-160, another might have a backlog of multiple months.

Okay, thank you!

[Sparkle Sparkle 914]

42 minutes ago, ihaveablackcloud said:

but I saw that processing for B1/B2 can take 6 months

please Sir/Madam where did you come by such information?...please do share with us

[Sparkle Sparkle 914]

Before CoViD B1 or B2 or the popular variation of B1/B2 are granted on the spot after interview and issued within 10 working days . But we all know things have changed. If your embassy is already open you can check wait times using the link bellow.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/wait-times.html

[SalishSea 17,839]

1 hour ago, ihaveablackcloud said:

Thank you for your response. But I’m not asking how long it will take after embassies reopen...no one has a definitive answer on that. I’m just curious to know what the typical wait time is for a B1/B2. I saw 3-5 weeks in one place and 3-6 months in another. 

Totally depends on which consulate you're talking about.

[SalishSea 17,839]

1 hour ago, ihaveablackcloud said:

I saw that processing for B1/B2 can take 6 months?

Definitely can in the case of AP.

[milimelo 4,481]

4 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

Totally depends on which consulate you're talking about.

Prior posts show that OP’s boyfriend is a Zimbabwean national studying in Ukraine. 

[SalishSea 17,839]

Just now, milimelo said:

Prior posts show that OP’s boyfriend is a Zimbabwean national studying in Ukraine. 

Then she can find that info on the link @Sparkle Sparkle provided.  🙂

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

2 hours ago, ihaveablackcloud said:

Thank you for your response. But I’m not asking how long it will take after embassies reopen...no one has a definitive answer on that. I’m just curious to know what the typical wait time is for a B1/B2. I saw 3-5 weeks in one place and 3-6 months in another. 

“Typical“ varies by country. Wait times for interviews have varied from a few days at some embassies to months, even around a year at others, though the latter is rare. 

[carmel34 3,634]

2 hours ago, milimelo said:

Prior posts show that OP’s boyfriend is a Zimbabwean national studying in Ukraine. 

Back in December she said he was studying in Poland...