7.1: Visa Services
Safeguard U.S. borders through vigilance in adjudicating visas. Other Information:
The Department is responsible for safeguarding U.S. borders through vigilance in adjudicating visas. The Department must simultaneously
balance security with facilitating legitimate travel. Consular officers around the world process over seven million non-immigrant
visa applications and nearly 700,000 immigrant visa applications each year. To welcome visitors who contribute materially
to the U.S. economy and enrich American society in countless intangible ways, we strive to improve both efficiency and customer
service. We employ modern tools, such as Web-based application forms and appointment systems, to manage workflow. Through
initiatives like the Business Visa Center, Web chats with students in China, and dialogue with U.S. academic institutions,
the Department communicates directly with the public at home and abroad.
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