The US Embassy in Pakistan has announced a reduction in visa waiting times. With immediate effect, the waiting time for obtaining a visa was halved from 440 days to 230 days.
This modification marks a significant shift in the embassy’s approach to solving visa processing problems, especially for student visas.
The embassy now processes approximately 10,000 visa applications each month, with a focus on student visas. This process goes beyond student visas and includes various categories including tourist and business visas.
In 2023, the US Embassy processed a record number of visa applications, indicating a significant improvement in efficiency. To further ease delays, the embassy has increased the number of consular officers and is prioritizing immigrant visa applications.
2024 USA Visa Application Details
Visa type: Standard visa
Passport validity: 6 months
Number of photos: 1
Photo size: Not applicable
Processing time: 3-4 weeks
Visa fees in Pakistan: USD 160
Account statement requirement: 6 months
The reduction in waiting times is expected to provide significant relief to students and other visa applicants, reflecting the US Embassy’s ongoing efforts to improve its service delivery and address the high demand for US visas from Pakistan.
