Last Updated on July 13, 2023
The State Department has provided an update on its visa processing times. In May 2023, the State Department indicated it is processing visas more efficiently and reducing the time required for administrative processing.
In a statement, the State Department credited new technology and improved coordination with enabling its more efficient process. The State Department also noted that since October 2022, it has reduced the number of cases that would previously have needed to go through additional administrative processing. Collectively, those two measures have helped to decrease application processing and wait times.
While many cases now benefit from quicker processing times, the State Department notes that some cases may still require more extensive security screening. The State Department is working with other federal agencies to make application processing as fast and efficient as possible.
Envoy is pleased to provide you this information, which was prepared in collaboration with Amanda Bolhuis, who is a Partner at Global Immigration Associates (GIA), one of the two independent U.S. law firms Envoy exclusively works with on the Envoy Platform (the “U.S. Law Firms”).
Content in this publication is for informational purposes only and not intended as legal advice, nor should it be relied on as such. For additional information on the issues discussed, consult an attorney at one of the two U.S. Law Firms working with the Envoy Platform or another qualified professional. On non-U.S. immigration issues, consult an Envoy global immigration service provider or another qualified representative.
