What qualifies for an expedited US visa appointment in India?
Expedited (emergency) US visa appointments in India are discretionary, but common qualifying situations include a life-threatening medical emergency, the death or critical illness of an immediate family member in the US, an imminent student (F/M/J) program start date with no regular slots, and certain urgent business or employment deadlines. Strong supporting documents matter, and approval is never guaranteed.
You must already have a regular appointment booked before you can submit the expedite request through the portal, and there is typically only one request per application.
Full guide: US Visa Expedited (Emergency) Appointment: Eligibility Explained
How the official expedited/emergency US visa appointment process works in India, who typically qualifies, and how it differs from earlier-appointment monitoring.