In 2023, US authorities issued a record-breaking 10.4 million visas, surpassing the annual issuance since 2015. US embassies aim to achieve a 90% goal for visitor visa interview wait times under 90 days in 2024. Notably, the Department facilitated 830,000 visas in this category, contributing up to $38 billion annually to the country’s economy. This exceptional visa processing capacity has set a new standard, with the latest statistics highlighting the highest number of visas granted in a decade. In March 2023 alone, over one million visas were issued, marking the highest since 2017.
