Washington has minimized the wait time for the most requested US visas for Pakistani citizens wishing to travel to the United States, the country’s embassy said in an official statement on Tuesday.
“Demand for U.S. visas is the highest it has ever been. We are processing more visa applications than ever and are working hard to reduce wait times for visa appointments,” the statement read.
He also said there were three ways announced by the US mission in Pakistan in which the embassy is working to meet the unprecedented demand.
“First, we have expedited thousands of nonimmigrant visa appointments. More than ten thousand Pakistani visa applicants originally scheduled for 2024 at the U.S. Consulate General in Karachi are receiving notification that their appointments have been rescheduled for 2023, some as soon as next week.”
Those who have a visa appointment in the coming months at the United States Consulate General in Karachi should check their email and log into their account on the website. ustraveldocs.com/pk, to confirm your expedited appointment time.
“Second, to create greater flexibility for Pakistani travelers, visa applicants can rebook appointments at the Consulate General in Karachi or the US Embassy in Islamabad, whichever suits them best. Our hope is that this “Allow applicants more freedom and flexibility to find a convenient date, time and location.”
The third way the US embassy is trying to reduce the wait time for visas is that the US Consulate General in Karachi will begin accepting new interview waiver applications starting September 25 for some applicants. who have previously been issued US visas.
“Applicants can check ustraveldocs.com/pk to determine if they are eligible, print a confirmation letter and send the application materials to a drop box without the need for an appointment,” he said.
Additionally, the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad is now accepting interview waiver requests for qualified applicants.
“Our goal is to facilitate legitimate travel to the United States as quickly and efficiently as possible, because we know how important it is to stay connected with family, strengthen business ties, study and establish cultural connections with the United States,” he said . statement added further.
Citizens who wish to travel to the United States can visit ustraveldocs.com/pk or contact the Nonimmigrant Visa Call Center for assistance at +92-21-111-234-111, for more details.