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H-1B Visa Approvals in Canada

How many H-1B visa applications U.S. Embassies and Consulates in Canada 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: 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.

03K5K8K10KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 2,562 approved3KFY17FY2018: 6,165 approved6KFY18FY2019: 6,997 approved7KFY19FY2020: 3,523 approved4KFY20FY2021: 1,123 approved1KFY21FY2022: 4,716 approved5KFY22FY2023: 10,257 approved10KFY23FY2024: 9,919 approved10KFY24FY2025: 9,593 approved10KFY25

9,593

FY2025

10,257

Peak (FY2023)

-3.3%

vs FY2024

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How Canada compares for H-1B visas

Against every country that received a H-1B visa in FY2025.

#69

of 181 countries

70

Approved in FY2025

<0.1%

Of the world total

214,301

Issued worldwide

Fewest (181th)Most (1st)
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Which consulate in Canada approves the most

H-1B visas issued at each post in FY2025, as a share of the 9,593 issued across Canada.

  • Vancouver4,12143.0%
  • Toronto3,38335.3%
  • Ottawa1,09311.4%
  • Calgary9179.6%
  • Halifax590.6%
  • Quebec160.2%
  • Montreal40.0%

How each Canada consulate has changed

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

VancouverTorontoOttawaCalgaryMontrealQuebec
01K2K3K4KVisas approvedFiscal yearVancouver, FY2017: 1,057 approvedVancouver, FY2018: 2,890 approvedVancouver, FY2019: 3,102 approvedVancouver, FY2020: 1,565 approvedVancouver, FY2021: 402 approvedVancouver, FY2022: 1,577 approvedVancouver, FY2023: 4,377 approvedVancouver, FY2024: 4,428 approvedVancouver, FY2025: 4,121 approvedToronto, FY2017: 450 approvedToronto, FY2018: 935 approvedToronto, FY2019: 1,083 approvedToronto, FY2020: 758 approvedToronto, FY2021: 459 approvedToronto, FY2022: 1,342 approvedToronto, FY2023: 3,611 approvedToronto, FY2024: 3,121 approvedToronto, FY2025: 3,383 approvedOttawa, FY2017: 592 approvedOttawa, FY2018: 1,440 approvedOttawa, FY2019: 1,400 approvedOttawa, FY2020: 509 approvedOttawa, FY2021: 88 approvedOttawa, FY2022: 962 approvedOttawa, FY2023: 1,334 approvedOttawa, FY2024: 1,492 approvedOttawa, FY2025: 1,093 approvedCalgary, FY2017: 132 approvedCalgary, FY2018: 425 approvedCalgary, FY2019: 906 approvedCalgary, FY2020: 397 approvedCalgary, FY2021: 156 approvedCalgary, FY2022: 721 approvedCalgary, FY2023: 866 approvedCalgary, FY2024: 798 approvedCalgary, FY2025: 917 approvedMontreal, FY2017: 254 approvedMontreal, FY2018: 360 approvedMontreal, FY2019: 356 approvedMontreal, FY2020: 201 approvedMontreal, FY2021: 1 approvedMontreal, FY2022: 0 approvedMontreal, FY2023: 0 approvedMontreal, FY2024: 4 approvedMontreal, FY2025: 4 approvedQuebec, FY2017: 70 approvedQuebec, FY2018: 103 approvedQuebec, FY2019: 134 approvedQuebec, FY2020: 85 approvedQuebec, FY2021: 7 approvedQuebec, FY2022: 43 approvedQuebec, FY2023: 28 approvedQuebec, FY2024: 27 approvedQuebec, FY2025: 16 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25

Showing the 6 largest posts of 7.

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When H-1B visas are approved in Canada

Average approvals per calendar month across 4 complete years. Busiest month is Jul, quietest is Apr.

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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.

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Monthly Visa Issuance Data

Month201720182019202020212022202320242025
Jan-558--9512
Feb-885-4631
Mar2793-45108
Apr52101-2453
May4581-4777
Jun6610-83578
Jul1511101268125
Aug6410-721856
Sep585-42566
Oct12813-4494-
Nov789-1774-
Dec169141-546-

Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas ApprovedChange on YearRelative to peak
FY20259,593▼3.3%
FY20249,919▼3.3%
FY202310,257▲117.5%
FY20224,716▲319.9%
FY20211,123▼68.1%
FY20203,523▼49.6%
FY20196,997▲13.5%
FY20186,165▲140.6%
FY20172,562—

Consulate-Specific Data

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H-1B interview prep

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How do your own odds compare?

The figures above count everyone who was approved for a H-1B in Canada. They say nothing about your case. Answer a few questions and get an assessment of your own profile, the areas most likely to cost you the interview, and what to do about each one.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for H-1B visas in Canada?
There is no published approval rate for H-1B 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 Canada.
How many H-1B visas does Canada 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 H-1B visa approval in Canada?
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 H-1B visa in Canada?
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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