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The number of visas issued at U.S. consulates declined for the second consecutive year, according to statistics released by the State Department.
Key points:
The number of visas issued at U.S. posts abroad for the past five fiscal years are shown below, along with percentage changes from previous years.
(up 9.6%)
(down 6.7%)
(up 1.2%)
(up 15.9%)
(down 4.9%)
(up 14.8%)
(up 13.7%)
(up 16.2%)
(down 9.4%)
(down 4.6%)
BAL Analysis: Although the number of employment-based immigrant visas issued increased, about 85% of employment-based cases obtain status through adjustment of status in the U.S., not visa processing, so this statistic does not necessarily reflect an increase in the total number of employment-based immigration cases approved. The significant decrease in family-based immigrant visa issuance is due in part to increased use of the public charge ineligibility, which primarily affects family-based immigration.
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