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H1B Visa Approval Rates in Ghana

Below are the approval rates for H1B visas at U.S. Embassies/Consulates in Ghana. These statistics reflect recent trends in visa processing and can help you gauge your chances of approval.

Ghana: Historical Approval Rates

YearApprovalsRefusalsApproval RateRefusal Rate
2023386898.0%2.0%
2022356897.8%2.2%
202176593.8%6.2%
202075297.4%2.6%
201996199.0%1.0%
2018822378.1%21.9%

Visa Applications by Year

Ghana - Visa Applications by Year

0433.4201820192020202120222023Number of ApplicationsYearYear: 2018 Approvals: 82 Approval Rate: 78.1% Total: 105Year: 2018 Refusals: 23 Refusal Rate: 21.9% Total: 10582Year: 2019 Approvals: 96 Approval Rate: 99.0% Total: 97Year: 2019 Refusals: 1 Refusal Rate: 1.0% Total: 9796Year: 2020 Approvals: 75 Approval Rate: 97.4% Total: 77Year: 2020 Refusals: 2 Refusal Rate: 2.6% Total: 7775Year: 2021 Approvals: 76 Approval Rate: 93.8% Total: 81Year: 2021 Refusals: 5 Refusal Rate: 6.2% Total: 8176Year: 2022 Approvals: 356 Approval Rate: 97.8% Total: 364Year: 2022 Refusals: 8 Refusal Rate: 2.2% Total: 364356Year: 2023 Approvals: 386 Approval Rate: 98.0% Total: 394Year: 2023 Refusals: 8 Refusal Rate: 2.0% Total: 394386ApprovalsRefusals

Approval Rate Trends

Visa Approval/Refusal Rate Trends

0%25%50%75%100%201820192020202120222023Approval and Refusal Rates by YearYear: 2018 Approval Rate: 78.1% Approvals: 82Year: 2018 Refusal Rate: 21.9% Refusals: 23Year: 2019 Approval Rate: 99.0% Approvals: 96Year: 2019 Refusal Rate: 1.0% Refusals: 1Year: 2020 Approval Rate: 97.4% Approvals: 75Year: 2020 Refusal Rate: 2.6% Refusals: 2Year: 2021 Approval Rate: 93.8% Approvals: 76Year: 2021 Refusal Rate: 6.2% Refusals: 5Year: 2022 Approval Rate: 97.8% Approvals: 356Year: 2022 Refusal Rate: 2.2% Refusals: 8Year: 2023 Approval Rate: 98.0% Approvals: 386Year: 2023 Refusal Rate: 2.0% Refusals: 8Approval RateRefusal Rate

Ghana: Monthly Visa Issuance Data

Month20172018201920202021202220232024
Jan-1919154214133
Feb-61062225433
Mar741141212952
Apr543-291980
May6710-11103061
Jun865-15273746
Jul31211-11212252
Aug36827294432
Sep8614127251716
Oct71210214272551
Nov51215-104236-
Dec1821321223233-

Ghana: Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas Issued
FY202525
FY2024446
FY2023386
FY2022356
FY202176
FY202075
FY201996
FY201882
FY201729

Consulate-Specific Data

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for H1B visas in Ghana?
Approval rates can vary by year, consulate, and applicant profile. See the tables and charts above for the latest data. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to official U.S. Department of State sources and consult with visa experts if needed.
What factors affect H1B visa approval in Ghana?
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 H1B visa in Ghana?
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 approval data come from?
All data is sourced from the U.S. Department of State and official consulate reports. We regularly update our statistics to reflect the latest available information.
Can approval rates change over time?
Yes, approval and refusal rates can fluctuate due to policy changes, global events, or changes in application volume. Always check for the most recent data before applying.

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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: Approval rates are calculated as the percentage of issued visas out of total adjudicated applications (approvals + refusals) for each consulate and country. Data may not include cases under administrative processing or withdrawn applications. Numbers are updated regularly and may be subject to reporting delays or changes in U.S. visa policy.

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.