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B1/B2 Visa Approvals at Ottawa Consulate

How many B1/B2 visas the Ottawa Consulate in Canada issued, by fiscal year and month. The State Department does not publish refusals by post, so no approval rate exists for this consulate and none is shown.

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Visas approved per year: Ottawa, Canada

Totals by U.S. fiscal year, which runs October to September, so FY2025 covers October 2024 to September 2025. Refusals are not published for this visa class, so an approval rate cannot be shown.

07K15K22K30KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 5,432 approved5KFY17FY2018: 7,862 approved8KFY18FY2019: 9,450 approved9KFY19FY2020: 6,403 approved6KFY20FY2021: 1,672 approved2KFY21FY2022: 13,266 approved13KFY22FY2023: 28,055 approved28KFY23FY2024: 29,587 approved30KFY24FY2025: 29,607 approved30KFY25

29,607

FY2025

29,607

Peak (FY2025)

+0.1%

vs FY2024

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How each Canada consulate has changed

B1/B2 visas approved per fiscal year, by post. The share chart shows who is largest today; this shows who is rising.

TorontoVancouverCalgaryOttawaMontrealHalifax
021K43K64K85KVisas approvedFiscal yearToronto, FY2017: 29,419 approvedToronto, FY2018: 53,365 approvedToronto, FY2019: 73,168 approvedToronto, FY2020: 32,312 approvedToronto, FY2021: 2,395 approvedToronto, FY2022: 36,279 approvedToronto, FY2023: 74,822 approvedToronto, FY2024: 80,704 approvedToronto, FY2025: 85,142 approvedVancouver, FY2017: 19,455 approvedVancouver, FY2018: 39,806 approvedVancouver, FY2019: 41,073 approvedVancouver, FY2020: 19,617 approvedVancouver, FY2021: 2,248 approvedVancouver, FY2022: 30,903 approvedVancouver, FY2023: 66,449 approvedVancouver, FY2024: 65,841 approvedVancouver, FY2025: 59,416 approvedCalgary, FY2017: 12,577 approvedCalgary, FY2018: 20,530 approvedCalgary, FY2019: 21,523 approvedCalgary, FY2020: 10,086 approvedCalgary, FY2021: 658 approvedCalgary, FY2022: 17,509 approvedCalgary, FY2023: 28,603 approvedCalgary, FY2024: 30,405 approvedCalgary, FY2025: 24,060 approvedOttawa, FY2017: 5,432 approvedOttawa, FY2018: 7,862 approvedOttawa, FY2019: 9,450 approvedOttawa, FY2020: 6,403 approvedOttawa, FY2021: 1,672 approvedOttawa, FY2022: 13,266 approvedOttawa, FY2023: 28,055 approvedOttawa, FY2024: 29,587 approvedOttawa, FY2025: 29,607 approvedMontreal, FY2017: 6,216 approvedMontreal, FY2018: 10,736 approvedMontreal, FY2019: 10,872 approvedMontreal, FY2020: 4,881 approvedMontreal, FY2021: 37 approvedMontreal, FY2022: 118 approvedMontreal, FY2023: 148 approvedMontreal, FY2024: 305 approvedMontreal, FY2025: 184 approvedHalifax, FY2017: 1,762 approvedHalifax, FY2018: 2,870 approvedHalifax, FY2019: 2,392 approvedHalifax, FY2020: 1,142 approvedHalifax, FY2021: 151 approvedHalifax, FY2022: 2,275 approvedHalifax, FY2023: 4,804 approvedHalifax, FY2024: 4,213 approvedHalifax, FY2025: 3,201 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25

Showing the 6 largest posts of 7.

When B1/B2 visas are approved in Ottawa, Canada

Average approvals per calendar month across 5 complete years. Busiest month is Nov, quietest is Aug.

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Calendar months, not fiscal. A busy month means more applications competing for the same interview slots, not a better chance of approval.

Monthly Visa Issuance Data

Month201720182019202020212022202320242025
Jan-6108071,334829442,8513,3253,096
Feb-5418111,024817092,7493,1473,015
Mar7825681,0126821931,4962,7623,2652,328
Apr6217681,15011911,2752,5473,4002,900
May8248157681-1,4382,9513,4001,983
Jun996891631-1341,7011,7442,2471,967
Jul81773170361531,2791,9451,3942,322
Aug72750365451151,3691,8491,0392,429
Sep665357840-2971,2911,7751,5872,227
Oct7215941,1921094112,1672,6782,422-
Nov7517951,1151435532,6331,9102,939-
Dec6066851,0431748002,0822,1951,979-
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for B1/B2 visas at Ottawa Consulate in Canada?
No approval rate is published for B1/B2 visas at Ottawa, or at any individual consulate. The State Department reports issuances by post but not refusals, so the percentages on this page are the worldwide rate for the visa class in each fiscal year. The issuance counts are specific to Ottawa.
What factors affect B1/B2 visa approval at Ottawa Consulate?
Factors include the completeness of your application, supporting documents, interview performance, and the consulate's workload. Common refusal reasons include missing documents, insufficient ties to your home country, or unclear travel purpose.
How can I improve my chances of getting a B1/B2 visa at Ottawa Consulate?
Prepare thoroughly for your interview, provide honest and complete information, and ensure all documents are in order. Review common mistakes and tips above, and consider professional guidance for complex cases.
Where does this consulate's visa approval data come from?
All data is sourced from the U.S. Department of State and official consulate reports. Statistics are updated regularly to reflect the latest available information.
Do Ottawa Consulate issuance numbers change over time?
Yes. Issuance volume moves with policy changes, global events, staffing at the post and application demand. The tables above show every fiscal year published so far, so the direction of travel is visible.
Can I attend my B1/B2 visa interview at a different consulate or in another country?
Yes, in many cases you can schedule your B1/B2 visa interview at a U.S. consulate in a different country (known as third-country processing). However, approval rates, wait times, and requirements may differ. Always check the specific consulate's policies and ensure you meet all eligibility criteria before applying in a different country.
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Data Source & Transparency

Data Source: All visa approval statistics are compiled from the official U.S. Department of State’s annual visa statistics reports. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, visit the U.S. Department of State Visa Statistics.

Methodology: These are counts of visas issued, taken from the State Department’s monthly issuance tables. No approval rate is shown because refusals are not published per country or per post, and a rate cannot be calculated without them. Figures exclude cases under administrative processing and are subject to reporting delays.

Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with the U.S. government. All data is provided for informational purposes only. For official guidance, always refer to the U.S. Department of State or your local U.S. embassy/consulate.

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