Typical wait time for the interview after turning in all application material is just SEVEN days (According to the latest update as of Nov 15, 2005) for all kinds of visas which should be sufficient for all. Check this out: http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/wait/tempvisitors_wait_result.php?post=Kathmandu&x=65&y=7 Thanks a lot to all of you guys for your invaluable suggestions.