The opening of the new consulates is likely to provide greater support and services to citizens and help in establishing closer ties in various sectors.
The US has recruited consular officers from its offices around the world in ongoing efforts to reduce visa wait time for Indians.
An official admitted that the wait time for B1 (business) and B2 (visitor) visas is one of the longest for Indian applicants and that the embassy would add staff to remedy the situation
A tool to check the average wait time for visa appointments on the US Embassy and Consulates website shows that an applicant in New Delhi will have to wait 833 days for a Visitor Visa appointment.