Country Profile · 2023 Data
Korea, South Immigration Statistics
Korea, South accounts for 0.8% of U.S. immigration applications, ranking #12 among 198 countries with 16K total applications and a 75% approval rate.
16K
Applications
75%
Approval Rate
#12
Country Rank
0.8%
Share of Total
Top Visa Categories
| Category | Applications | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Employment 2nd Pref | 4.5K | 27.8% |
| Employment 3rd Pref | 4.3K | 26.7% |
| Family Spouse | 3.0K | 18.8% |
| Family Parents | 1.3K | 7.9% |
| Employment 1st Pref | 994 | 6.2% |
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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.