So far in 2023, the U.S. Mission to India has processed over 1.2 million non-immigrant visas, of which U.S. Consulate General Mumbai processed more than 400,000– an all-time record
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Mumbai, December 9, 2023: On December 9, 2023, U.S. Consulate General Mumbai celebrated a record-breaking year and reduced visa wait times with a special Saturday of visitor visa interviews for 2,023 applicants. This symbolic number commemorates the landmark year for visa processing in India. The Consulate held these additional Saturday interviews to help meet the unprecedented demand for U.S. visas.
Consul General Mike Hankey lauded the team’s weekend efforts, stating “We value the enduring relationship between our two countries and work diligently to promote prosperity, inclusion, and security between the United States and India. Today’s special Saturday represents our sustained commitment to utilize innovative solutions to further reduce visitor visa wait times in the year ahead.”
So far in 2023, the U.S. Mission to India has processed over 1.2 million non-immigrant visas, of which U.S. Consulate General Mumbai processed more than 400,000 – an all-time record. Additionally, this summer the U.S. Mission to India issued a record number of student visas, almost 90,000. During the 2022-23 academic year, Indian students studying in the U.S. increased by 35 percent hitting an all-time high of over 268,000.
