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H-1B Visa Approvals at Ottawa Consulate

How many H-1B 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.

03737461K1KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 592 approved592FY17FY2018: 1,440 approved1KFY18FY2019: 1,400 approved1KFY19FY2020: 509 approved509FY20FY2021: 88 approved88FY21FY2022: 962 approved962FY22FY2023: 1,334 approved1KFY23FY2024: 1,492 approved1KFY24FY2025: 1,093 approved1KFY25

1,093

FY2025

1,492

Peak (FY2024)

-26.7%

vs FY2024

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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.

When H-1B visas are approved in Ottawa, Canada

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

128
119
120
107
108
107
90
88
80
141
132
111
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-12615456288144128136
Feb-1441727634910911969
Mar85902273215611910666
Apr9484129196511913764
May2111341241-908510886
Jun52153662151108212390
Jul3412042-20104849871
Aug2448642141458210297
Sep922153-221159012367
Oct13211982-49154200149-
Nov178143114150142145118-
Dec21010714314112410380-
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Frequently Asked Questions

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