A top State Department official pledged that wait times for tourist, student and work visas would shorten significantly in the next year
Tourists, students and workers face lengthy wait times for entry to the U.S. as officials struggle to keep up with demand
The State Department is trying to hire more consular staff and expects to fill all open posts by next fall, an official said.Updated Nov. 17, 2022 4:20 pm ET WASHINGTON—A top State Department official pledged Thursday that wait times for tourist, student and work visas would shorten significantly in the next year as the department ramps up processing to meet crushing demand for entry to the U.S.
The State Department has been struggling to keep up with visas since 2020 when the Covid-19 pandemic forced the around the world, bringing the application process for entry into the country temporarily to a halt. Two and a half years later, some consulates are still offering only emergency appointments.
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