Country Profile · 2023 Data
South Africa Immigration Statistics
South Africa accounts for 0.2% of U.S. immigration applications, ranking #45 among 198 countries with 3.5K total applications and a 71% approval rate.
3.5K
Applications
71%
Approval Rate
#45
Country Rank
0.2%
Share of Total
Top Visa Categories
| Category | Applications | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Family Spouse | 894 | 25.7% |
| Employment 3rd Pref | 831 | 23.9% |
| Employment 1st Pref | 583 | 16.7% |
| Diversity Visa | 263 | 7.6% |
| Employment 2nd Pref | 261 | 7.5% |
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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.