Country Profile · 2023 Data
India Immigration Statistics
India accounts for 5.9% of U.S. immigration applications, ranking #2 among 198 countries with 125K total applications and a 99% approval rate.
125K
Applications
99%
Approval Rate
#2
Country Rank
5.9%
Share of Total
Top Visa Categories
| Category | Applications | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Employment 2nd Pref | 60K | 47.8% |
| Employment 1st Pref | 21K | 16.9% |
| Employment 3rd Pref | 13K | 10.6% |
| Family Parents | 10K | 8.1% |
| Family Spouse | 9.4K | 7.6% |
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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.