India, July 30 -- For Indians planning a trip to the United States, the fastest route to a visa interview may begin with choosing the right city. The latest visa appointment data released by the US Department of State shows wide variations in interview wait times across India's five US consulates.

While applicants seeking a visitor (B1/B2) visa can currently get an interview in about two months in Kolkata, those applying through Hyderabad may have to wait more than 10 months. In Mumbai and New Delhi, the next available appointments are 8.5 months away, while Chennai is not showing any available B1/B2 interview slots.

Among Indian consulates, Kolkata currently offers the earliest visitor visa interview, with the next available B1/B2 appo...