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F-1 Visa Approvals at Vancouver Consulate

How many F-1 visas the Vancouver 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: Vancouver, 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.

04218421K2KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 531 approved531FY17FY2018: 786 approved786FY18FY2019: 820 approved820FY19FY2020: 383 approved383FY20FY2021: 310 approved310FY21FY2022: 1,104 approved1KFY22FY2023: 1,683 approved2KFY23FY2024: 1,497 approved1KFY24FY2025: 735 approved735FY25

735

FY2025

1,683

Peak (FY2023)

-50.9%

vs FY2024

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How each Canada consulate has changed

F-1 visas approved per fiscal year, by post. The share chart shows who is largest today; this shows who is rising.

VancouverTorontoOttawaCalgaryMontrealHalifax
04218421K2KVisas approvedFiscal yearVancouver, FY2017: 531 approvedVancouver, FY2018: 786 approvedVancouver, FY2019: 820 approvedVancouver, FY2020: 383 approvedVancouver, FY2021: 310 approvedVancouver, FY2022: 1,104 approvedVancouver, FY2023: 1,683 approvedVancouver, FY2024: 1,497 approvedVancouver, FY2025: 735 approvedToronto, FY2017: 422 approvedToronto, FY2018: 607 approvedToronto, FY2019: 773 approvedToronto, FY2020: 363 approvedToronto, FY2021: 674 approvedToronto, FY2022: 1,009 approvedToronto, FY2023: 1,063 approvedToronto, FY2024: 980 approvedToronto, FY2025: 1,123 approvedOttawa, FY2017: 190 approvedOttawa, FY2018: 269 approvedOttawa, FY2019: 288 approvedOttawa, FY2020: 135 approvedOttawa, FY2021: 100 approvedOttawa, FY2022: 384 approvedOttawa, FY2023: 554 approvedOttawa, FY2024: 499 approvedOttawa, FY2025: 223 approvedCalgary, FY2017: 129 approvedCalgary, FY2018: 203 approvedCalgary, FY2019: 235 approvedCalgary, FY2020: 70 approvedCalgary, FY2021: 121 approvedCalgary, FY2022: 306 approvedCalgary, FY2023: 398 approvedCalgary, FY2024: 306 approvedCalgary, FY2025: 158 approvedMontreal, FY2017: 150 approvedMontreal, FY2018: 227 approvedMontreal, FY2019: 204 approvedMontreal, FY2020: 89 approvedMontreal, FY2021: 1 approvedMontreal, FY2022: 0 approvedMontreal, FY2023: 0 approvedMontreal, FY2024: 8 approvedMontreal, FY2025: 6 approvedHalifax, FY2017: 25 approvedHalifax, FY2018: 20 approvedHalifax, FY2019: 14 approvedHalifax, FY2020: 5 approvedHalifax, FY2021: 18 approvedHalifax, FY2022: 92 approvedHalifax, FY2023: 92 approvedHalifax, FY2024: 64 approvedHalifax, FY2025: 64 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25

Showing the 6 largest posts of 7.

When F-1 visas are approved in Vancouver, Canada

Average approvals per calendar month across 5 complete years. Busiest month is Jun, quietest is Feb.

63
40
72
73
152
204
195
134
55
57
63
98
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.

Monthly Visa Issuance Data

Month201720182019202020212022202320242025
Jan-352451142910912059
Feb-182044622756340
Mar294142576391498946
Apr334066-11499711188
May1261401401-121176184123
Jun149181177-6420726219184
Jul78111126296324728520733
Aug889185506519016214417
Sep283835-1553836815
Oct213040239629758-
Nov2139352131769866-
Dec49367622107147125106-
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for F-1 visas at Vancouver Consulate in Canada?
No approval rate is published for F-1 visas at Vancouver, 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 Vancouver.
What factors affect F-1 visa approval at Vancouver 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 F-1 visa at Vancouver 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 Vancouver 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 F-1 visa interview at a different consulate or in another country?
Yes, in many cases you can schedule your F-1 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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