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H-1B Visa Approvals at New-delhi Consulate

How many H-1B visas the New-delhi Consulate in India 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: New-delhi, 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.

016K32K48K64KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 5,869 approved6KFY17FY2018: 17,255 approved17KFY18FY2019: 19,985 approved20KFY19FY2020: 14,503 approved15KFY20FY2021: 15,133 approved15KFY21FY2022: 64,333 approved64KFY22FY2023: 50,885 approved51KFY23FY2024: 10,806 approved11KFY24FY2025: 22 approved22FY25

22

FY2025

64,333

Peak (FY2022)

-99.8%

vs FY2024

How each India 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.

ChennaiHyderabadNew DelhiMumbaiKolkata
025K49K74K99KVisas approvedFiscal yearChennai, FY2017: 19,484 approvedChennai, FY2018: 38,710 approvedChennai, FY2019: 38,902 approvedChennai, FY2020: 25,757 approvedChennai, FY2021: 14,460 approvedChennai, FY2022: 25,207 approvedChennai, FY2023: 58,270 approvedChennai, FY2024: 92,502 approvedChennai, FY2025: 98,927 approvedHyderabad, FY2017: 13,077 approvedHyderabad, FY2018: 31,489 approvedHyderabad, FY2019: 31,513 approvedHyderabad, FY2020: 23,262 approvedHyderabad, FY2021: 6,950 approvedHyderabad, FY2022: 34,045 approvedHyderabad, FY2023: 34,941 approvedHyderabad, FY2024: 25,003 approvedHyderabad, FY2025: 39,321 approvedNew Delhi, FY2017: 5,869 approvedNew Delhi, FY2018: 17,255 approvedNew Delhi, FY2019: 19,985 approvedNew Delhi, FY2020: 14,503 approvedNew Delhi, FY2021: 15,133 approvedNew Delhi, FY2022: 64,333 approvedNew Delhi, FY2023: 50,885 approvedNew Delhi, FY2024: 10,806 approvedNew Delhi, FY2025: 22 approvedMumbai, FY2017: 9,052 approvedMumbai, FY2018: 24,724 approvedMumbai, FY2019: 25,504 approvedMumbai, FY2020: 22,070 approvedMumbai, FY2021: 4,959 approvedMumbai, FY2022: 24,105 approvedMumbai, FY2023: 44,249 approvedMumbai, FY2024: 8,200 approvedMumbai, FY2025: 12 approvedKolkata, FY2017: 2,287 approvedKolkata, FY2018: 6,528 approvedKolkata, FY2019: 7,023 approvedKolkata, FY2020: 4,522 approvedKolkata, FY2021: 2,782 approvedKolkata, FY2022: 11,295 approvedKolkata, FY2023: 9,476 approvedKolkata, FY2024: 1,134 approvedKolkata, FY2025: 0 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25

When H-1B visas are approved in New-delhi, India

Average approvals per calendar month across 5 complete years. Busiest month is Mar, quietest is Jul.

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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.

Monthly Visa Issuance Data

Month201720182019202020212022202320242025
Jan-1,8902,2882,7351,0746,2194,5971143
Feb-1,6761,7071,9041,8207,8155,538333
Mar1,0511,4141,5669302,2959,5598,26111-
Apr8871,1121,28812,4486,8743,55071
May8838971,3251-5,4725,176114
Jun8691,0961,479271,0793,8113,749121
Jul7151,1581,411336482,2412,64613-
Aug8011,0651,306161,4623,2623,61911-
Sep6636241,024-3,4594,9912,1846-
Oct1,3641,1351,9641583,8974,4812,3936-
Nov2,0392,1392,4762494,4893,9295,5412-
Dec2,9203,3174,4164415,7033,1552,6542-

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for H-1B visas at New-delhi Consulate in India?
No approval rate is published for H-1B visas at New-delhi, 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 New-delhi.
What factors affect H-1B visa approval at New-delhi 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 New-delhi 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 New-delhi 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.