Nigerians received 1% of the US non-immigrant visas issued in 2023, ranking 15th on the global list

10.7 million US non-immigrant visas were issued in 2023, 36% more than in 2022, with Mexicans receiving nearly 23% of the total. The top five countries received more than half of the total issuances. Nigeria — 15th on the list — received 1%.

Source:

US Department of State

Period:

2023
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