Country Profile · 2023 Data
Iran Immigration Statistics
Iran accounts for 0.4% of U.S. immigration applications, ranking #25 among 198 countries with 8.8K total applications and a 73% approval rate.
8.8K
Applications
73%
Approval Rate
#25
Country Rank
0.4%
Share of Total
Top Visa Categories
| Category | Applications | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Employment 2nd Pref | 2.5K | 27.9% |
| Family Parents | 2.0K | 22.1% |
| Family Spouse | 1.1K | 12.7% |
| Diversity Visa | 983 | 11.1% |
| Family 4th Pref | 721 | 8.2% |
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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.