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H2B Visa Approvals in United Kingdom

How many H2B visa applications U.S. Embassies and Consulates in United Kingdom 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: United Kingdom

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.

0142285427569Visas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 351 approved351FY17FY2018: 569 approved569FY18FY2019: 401 approved401FY19FY2020: 271 approved271FY20FY2021: 1 approved1FY21FY2022: 225 approved225FY22FY2023: 146 approved146FY23FY2024: 236 approved236FY24FY2025: 240 approved240FY25

240

FY2025

569

Peak (FY2018)

+1.7%

vs FY2024

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How United Kingdom compares for H2B visas

Against every country that received a H2B visa in FY2025.

#15

of 85 countries

220

Approved in FY2025

0.2%

Of the world total

139,714

Issued worldwide

Fewest (85th)Most (1st)
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Which consulate in United Kingdom approves the most

H2B visas issued at each post in FY2025, as a share of the 240 issued across United Kingdom.

  • London18476.7%
  • Belfast5623.3%

How each United Kingdom consulate has changed

H2B visas approved per fiscal year, by post. The share chart shows who is largest today; this shows who is rising.

BelfastLondon
079158236315Visas approvedFiscal yearBelfast, FY2017: 270 approvedBelfast, FY2018: 315 approvedBelfast, FY2019: 225 approvedBelfast, FY2020: 149 approvedBelfast, FY2021: 0 approvedBelfast, FY2022: 130 approvedBelfast, FY2023: 35 approvedBelfast, FY2024: 44 approvedBelfast, FY2025: 56 approvedLondon, FY2017: 81 approvedLondon, FY2018: 254 approvedLondon, FY2019: 176 approvedLondon, FY2020: 122 approvedLondon, FY2021: 1 approvedLondon, FY2022: 95 approvedLondon, FY2023: 111 approvedLondon, FY2024: 192 approvedLondon, FY2025: 184 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25
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When H2B visas are approved in United Kingdom

Average approvals per calendar month across 2 complete years. Busiest month is Mar, quietest is Jun.

70
24
115
49
9
5
6
31
20
100
25
17
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Feb
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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.

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Monthly Visa Issuance Data

Month201720182019202020212022202320242025
Jan-8555631-3410
Feb-331413--522
Mar1391369446-2312752
Apr1217325-110123236
May14171--210459
Jun1245-1-1385
Jul1357-51-11
Aug292437-411-1
Sep411821--52545850
Oct9610099-2223344-
Nov401931134398-
Dec311221---42-

Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas ApprovedChange on YearRelative to peak
FY2025240▲1.7%
FY2024236▲61.6%
FY2023146▼35.1%
FY2022225▲>999%
FY20211▼99.6%
FY2020271▼32.4%
FY2019401▼29.5%
FY2018569▲62.1%
FY2017351—

Consulate-Specific Data

Belfast
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for H2B visas in United Kingdom?
There is no published approval rate for H2B 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 United Kingdom.
How many H2B visas does United Kingdom 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 H2B visa approval in United Kingdom?
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 H2B visa in United Kingdom?
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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