Pakistani applications for US visas are expected to “break all records” in 2024.

The US consulates in Islamabad and Karachi were processing over 10,000 visa applications per month for US citizens.

According to a statement from embassy authorities, the US consulates in Karachi and the embassy in Islamabad issued the most visas in 2023.

The number of visas issued by the US Embassy in Islamabad and the Karachi Consulate, according to a statement from the embassy officials, peaked in 2023.

They claimed, “Due to an increase in Pakistani visa applications, by October 2024, this number will surpass that of the previous year.”

An embassy official informed the media that the processing period for visa appointments has been shortened from 440 days to 230 days.

The embassy has set up a system for email case reviews for candidates who have already filed their applications for visas. He continued, “Decisions are normally made three to four working days following the interview, with each application being reviewed separately.”

About the cost of a visa, the representative explained that the embassy just levies the regular application fee, which is common everywhere.