U.S. issued 5 million visas in first quarter of 2024

Highlights: The U.S. Department of State issued 5 million visas in the First Half of FY 2024!

• The U.S. issued a record number of non-immigrant visas in the first quarter of 2024.
• The U.S. Department of State issued 5 million visas worldwide, breaking all previous records.
• Around 205,000 visas were issued to temporary and seasonal workers in agriculture and other sectors.
• The U.S. Department of State also broke records by issuing 152,000 green cards to immediate relatives of U.S. citizens.

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The U.S. Department of State issued 5 million visas worldwide.

The U.S. State Department said it has increased its capacity to manage the demand through technology and streamlining services, such as removing in-person interviews for some applicants. The agency issued a record-breaking 205,000 visas to temporary and seasonal workers in agriculture and other sectors and 25,000 employment-based visas in the first quarter of 2024.

The number of immigrant visas also increased rapidly. The agency also broke records by issuing 152,000 green cards to immediate relatives of U.S. citizens, breaking all previous records for the six-month period.

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Requirements for US visa

When you apply for a visa to the US, you will have to submit the following documents:

• Passport
• Visa Form
• Visa Fee
• Identity Picture
• National Identity Card
• Police Certificate
• Family Certificates
• Proof of funds
• Health Insurance
• Employer Permission Letter

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US visa process

The steps to apply for a US visa are:

• Step 1: Check the validity of your passport
• Step 2: Arrange all the required documents
• Step 3: Fill out the application form and submit all the documents
• Step 4: Schedule an Interview appointment, if required
• Step 5: Check your US visa status
• Step 6: Get your visa
• Step 7: Move to the US

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