Key Points
In a milestone achievement, the US Mission to India has successfully processed over 1.2 million non-immigrant visas in 2023, marking an all-time record..
The US Consulate General Mumbai, contributing significantly to this feat, has processed more than 400,000 visas, setting a new benchmark for efficient visa processing...
To celebrate this achievement and address the surging demand for U.S. visas, the US Consulate General Mumbai organized a special Saturday dedicated to visitor visa interviews for 2,023 applicants..
In an official statement, he stated, "Today's special Saturday represents our sustained commitment to utilize innovative solutions to further reduce visitor visa wait times in the year ahead."..
The statistics for 2023 showcase the substantial impact of this commitment, with the U.S. Mission to India processing over 1.2 million non-immigrant visas, including the record-breaking 400,000 processed by the US Consulate General Mumbai...
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