The United States Embassy in Pakistan announces measures to expedite visa processing for Pakistani nationals.
The United States Embassy in Pakistan has announced significant reductions in visa wait times for Pakistani citizens eager to travel to the United States, according to an official statement released on Tuesday.
Demand for U.S. visas from Pakistani nationals has reached an all-time high. The embassy to take steps to alleviate the backlog of visa applications. The statement emphasized their commitment to processing more visa applications promptly. It strives to reduce visa appointment wait times for eager travelers.
The U.S. mission in Pakistan has introduced three key measures to address the unprecedented demand and provide relief to Pakistani visa applicants:
1. Expedited Visa Appointments:
In a substantial move, the embassy has expedited thousands of non-immigrant visa appointments. Over ten thousand Pakistani visa applicants, originally scheduled for 2024 at the U.S. Consulate General in Karachi, have received notifications that their appointments have been rescheduled for 2023, with some appointments available as early as the following week. To ensure accuracy, applicants are advised to check their email and log in to their accounts on the official website, ustraveldocs.com/pk, to confirm their newly expedited appointment times.
2. Enhanced Flexibility:
In an effort to provide greater flexibility for Pakistani travelers, visa applicants are now allowed to rebook appointments at either the U.S. Consulate General in Karachi or the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, depending on their convenience. This measure aims to give applicants more freedom in selecting a suitable date, time, and location for their visa interviews.
3. Interview Waiver Applications:
Starting from September 25, the U.S. Consulate General in Karachi will begin accepting new interview waiver applications from certain applicants who have previously been issued U.S. visas. Eligible applicants can verify their eligibility and obtain a confirmation letter by visiting ustraveldocs.com/pk. They can then submit their application materials to a designated drop box without the need for an in-person appointment. Additionally, the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad is already accepting interview waiver applications for qualified applicants.
Pakistani citizens intending to travel to the United States can find further information and details on the visa application process by visiting ustraveldocs.com/pk or by reaching out to the Non-Immigrant Visa Call Centre at +92-21-111-234-111 for assistance.
