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U.S. Embassy Cuts Visa Waiting Times for Pakistanis

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By Web Desk Published August 1, 2024 2 Min Read
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The U.S. Embassy in Pakistan has taken major steps to decrease the visa appointment waiting times for Pakistani residents, aiming to streamline the process and accommodate the high demand for travel to the United States.

Previously, the waiting period for securing a U.S. visa appointment was extended to 440 days. However, this duration has been notably reduced to 230 days in recent developments. This adjustment reflects the U.S. Embassy’s efforts to enhance visa processing services and reduce backlogs.

The reduction in waiting times encompasses several visa categories, including tourist, business, and student visas, with a particular emphasis on prioritizing applications from Pakistani students. This prioritization is in line with the timelines of U.S. educational institutions and aims to facilitate students’ beginning of their studies without undue delays.

Moreover, the operational capacity of visa processing between Islamabad and Karachi has been scaled up, with the embassy now processing approximately 10,000 visa applications monthly. This increase in processing capacity is a part of the embassy’s broader strategy to handle the growing volume of visa requests more efficiently.

While the U.S. Embassy reported issuing a record number of visas to Pakistanis last year, it has not disclosed specific figures regarding visa rejections. This lack of detail on rejections maintains a focus on the positive aspects of visa issuance and the improvements made in processing times.

These changes by the U.S. Embassy are expected to positively impact individuals and businesses by facilitating easier and quicker travel to the United States, thereby supporting educational, professional, and personal exchanges between the two nations.

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