Canada
Visitor (B1/B2), student, and employment appointment wait time averages by consulate.
Toronto
< 60 daysVisitor (B1/B2)
17 days
Student (F/M/J)
18 days
Work (H/L/O/P)
2 days
Crew / Transit
1 days
Toronto — Appointment Wait Trend
Vancouver
< 60 daysVisitor (B1/B2)
19 days
Student (F/M/J)
18 days
Work (H/L/O/P)
7 days
Crew / Transit
3 days
Vancouver — Appointment Wait Trend
Montreal
< 60 daysVisitor (B1/B2)
33 days
Student (F/M/J)
12 days
Work (H/L/O/P)
18 days
Crew / Transit
18 days
Montreal — Appointment Wait Trend
Canada Visa Appointment FAQs
How should consular wait times for Canada be interpreted?
Published wait times reflect weekly rolling averages reported by the State Department for standard nonimmigrant appointment slots. Because appointments are released in tranches and cancellation openings occur dynamically, real-time availability on the official booking portal can vary.
How do emergency or expedited appointment requests work?
Each U.S. embassy and consulate maintains an emergency appointment procedure for urgent, unforeseen travel (such as urgent medical treatment, unexpected death of an immediate family member, or urgent business travel). Expedite requests are evaluated individually by consular officers.
Does appointment wait time affect the likelihood of visa issuance?
No. Appointment wait times reflect post operational capacity and scheduling demand only. Consular officers adjudicate applications strictly based on eligibility under U.S. immigration law.