Non-Immigrant Visas - 2023

Different types of non-immigrant visas are designated so that these people can visit the country, and you obtain a visa based on the purpose of your trip. They include a wide variety of purposes and durations of stay, which can be for students, tourists, work, etc. With the decrease in COVID-19 cases in 2023, there has been a significant increase in the number of visa applications and issuances. But have you ever wondered how many visas are approved?

Some well-known categories of non-immigrant visas include:

• B1/B2: Visa for business or tourism.

• F-1: Visa for students.

• L-1: Temporary work visa for executives, managers, or employees with specialized knowledge from a foreign company.

• O-1: Temporary work visa for individuals with extraordinary skills who wish to work in their field of expertise.

We would like to show you an average of monthly approvals that occurred in these categories, in some countries.

January

Country	B-1/B-2	F-1	L-1	O-1
Brazil	75,341	385	322	161
Colombia	25,874	216	70	32
India	72,819	2,141	2,344	124
Mexico	1,604	274	364	65
Peru	8,100	137	18	6

April

Country	B-1/B-2	F-1	L-1	O-1
Brazil	80,949	485	6,266	1,265
Colombia	40,968	185	58	21
India	50,525	10,589	1,788	88
Mexico	1,780	348	261	65
Peru	7,321	132	18	8

July

Country	B-1/B-2	F-1	L-1	O-1
Brazil	98,957	1,514	418	151
​Colombia	31,516	647	50	35
India	42,167	31,803	1,485	105
Mexico	1,226	1,420	239	70
Peru	8,664	376	22	9

In summary, visa approval numbers reflect fluctuations based on academic calendars and work opportunities, highlighting the dynamic nature of non-immigrant visa approvals. Keep following us on social media to stay updated, and if you have any questions, please feel free to contact one of our attorneys and schedule a consultation.