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CR1 Visa Approvals in India

How many CR1 visa applications U.S. Embassies and Consulates in India approved, by fiscal year and by post. Every visa issued is an approved application.

The State Department publishes issuance counts for this visa class but not refusals, so there is no approval rate to report and none is shown. Figures run from March 2017 to September 2025.

Visas approved per year: India

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.

06891K2K3KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 1,699 approved2KFY17FY2018: 2,756 approved3KFY18FY2019: 2,081 approved2KFY19FY2020: 1,086 approved1KFY20FY2021: 1,537 approved2KFY21FY2022: 412 approved412FY22FY2023: 1,131 approved1KFY23FY2024: 2,571 approved3KFY24FY2025: 1,662 approved2KFY25

1,662

FY2025

2,756

Peak (FY2018)

-35.4%

vs FY2024

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How India compares for CR1 visas

Against every country that received a CR1 visa in FY2025.

#1

of 173 countries

1,770

Approved in FY2025

11.5%

Of the world total

15,429

Issued worldwide

Fewest (173th)Most (1st)
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Which consulate in India approves the most

CR1 visas issued at each post in FY2025, as a share of the 1,662 issued across India.

  • Mumbai1,65999.8%
  • New Delhi30.2%

How each India consulate has changed

CR1 visas approved per fiscal year, by post. The share chart shows who is largest today; this shows who is rising.

MumbaiNew Delhi
06431K2K3KVisas approvedFiscal yearMumbai, FY2017: 952 approvedMumbai, FY2018: 2,234 approvedMumbai, FY2019: 2,073 approvedMumbai, FY2020: 1,079 approvedMumbai, FY2021: 1,537 approvedMumbai, FY2022: 410 approvedMumbai, FY2023: 1,131 approvedMumbai, FY2024: 2,570 approvedMumbai, FY2025: 1,659 approvedNew Delhi, FY2017: 747 approvedNew Delhi, FY2018: 522 approvedNew Delhi, FY2019: 8 approvedNew Delhi, FY2020: 7 approvedNew Delhi, FY2021: 0 approvedNew Delhi, FY2022: 2 approvedNew Delhi, FY2023: 0 approvedNew Delhi, FY2024: 1 approvedNew Delhi, FY2025: 3 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25
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When CR1 visas are approved in India

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

207
144
167
169
167
167
106
102
151
297
245
176
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

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

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Monthly Visa Issuance Data

Month201720182019202020212022202320242025
Jan-3552452201701436383278
Feb-1592002002031045919698
Mar-365205112436538612773
Apr18130222711141137013281
May2123591721-669714045
Jun241296286221177617056
Jul260283116-7911526763
Aug261190521149272013873
Sep25813662-3216293246117
Oct1232252291131793479461-
Nov12518920015732165476196-
Dec160202152108-30269229-

Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas ApprovedChange on YearRelative to peak
FY20251,662▼35.4%
FY20242,571▲127.3%
FY20231,131▲174.5%
FY2022412▼73.2%
FY20211,537▲41.5%
FY20201,086▼47.8%
FY20192,081▼24.5%
FY20182,756▲62.2%
FY20171,699—

Consulate-Specific Data

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for CR1 visas in India?
There is no published approval rate for CR1 visas. The State Department reports how many visas it issued but not how many it refused, and a rate needs both. This page shows the issuance counts that genuinely exist for India.
How many CR1 visas does India get?
The tables and charts above show issuances by U.S. fiscal year, which runs October to September, and where the data allows, by individual consulate. These counts come directly from the State Department's monthly issuance tables.
What factors affect CR1 visa approval in India?
Factors include the completeness and accuracy of your application, supporting documents, interview performance, and the specific consulate's workload and policies. Common reasons for refusal include missing documents, insufficient ties to home country, or unclear travel purpose.
How can I improve my chances of getting a CR1 visa in India?
Prepare thoroughly for your interview, provide honest and complete information, and ensure all documents are in order. Review common mistakes and tips provided above, and consider seeking professional guidance if you have a complex case.
Where does this visa data come from?
All figures are sourced from published U.S. Department of State statistics. We update them as new monthly and annual tables are released.

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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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