u.s. visitors
Visa Progress in India Results in 50% Reduction in Applicant Wait Times
U.S. Travel Association | April 18, 2023
WASHINGTON (April 18, 2023)—Wait times for U.S. visitor visas among applicants in India, a top source of visitors to the United States, declined rapidly in recent weeks—dropping from 669 days in mid-March to 337 days in early April. This signals much-needed progress that follows steps taken by the U.S. Department of State to reduce extreme visitor visa delays. “The results we’re seeing in India are proof that—with the right tools—State can make significant progress on this issue,” said U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman. “However, there is clearly more work ahead to lower wait times worldwide.” ...
Visa Wait Times Remain Embarrassingly High for Millions of Potential U.S. Visitors
U.S. Travel Association | March 23, 2023
New analysis from U.S. Travel Association shows a concerning lack of progress to dramatically reduce interview wait times for first-time visitor visa applicants—which still exceed a year in the top 10 visa-requiring markets to the U.S. “Millions of potential visitors to the U.S.—who want to come here to purchase American products, see their families and otherwise support the American economy—have no choice but to plan trips years in advance or go elsewhere, given these outrageous wait times,” said U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman. “It’s completely unacceptable and sends a message to the world that inter...
