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The State Department announced that 5.2 million nonimmigrant visas were issued worldwide in the first half of fiscal year 2024 — more than any previous year over the same period.
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Additional Information: The U.S. embassy and consulates in India are among the highest volume offices. India also broke visa processing records in 2023 with its ongoing efforts to streamline processes and improve efficiencies. Most recently, the U.S. Consulate Mumbai conducted a “Super Saturday” visa drive on May 12, screening 1,700 first-time student visa applicants for approval. Although the season for student visas starts on May 20, conducting the Saturday push a week ahead helped meet the high demand. In previous years, the drive was conducted sporadically, but moving forward it will be held on a quarterly basis.
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