Country Profile · 2023 Data
El Salvador Immigration Statistics
El Salvador accounts for 1.2% of U.S. immigration applications, ranking #6 among 198 countries with 26K total applications and a 79% approval rate.
26K
Applications
79%
Approval Rate
#6
Country Rank
1.2%
Share of Total
Top Visa Categories
| Category | Applications | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Family 2nd Pref | 7.3K | 28.3% |
| Family Parents | 4.5K | 17.6% |
| Family Spouse | 4.5K | 17.4% |
| Employment 4th Pref | 4.1K | 15.9% |
| Family 1st Pref | 1.6K | 6.0% |
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About This Data
Data from USCIS quarterly reports and the DHS Yearbook of Immigration Statistics (2023). Last updated May 2025. See our methodology.