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J-1 Visa Approvals at Sydney Consulate

How many J-1 visas the Sydney Consulate in Australia 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: Sydney, Australia

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.

06531K2K3KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 1,774 approved2KFY17FY2018: 2,576 approved3KFY18FY2019: 2,610 approved3KFY19FY2020: 926 approved926FY20FY2021: 224 approved224FY21FY2022: 399 approved399FY22FY2023: 1,377 approved1KFY23FY2024: 1,684 approved2KFY24FY2025: 2,049 approved2KFY25

2,049

FY2025

2,610

Peak (FY2019)

+21.7%

vs FY2024

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How each Australia consulate has changed

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

SydneyMelbournePerth
06531K2K3KVisas approvedFiscal yearSydney, FY2017: 1,774 approvedSydney, FY2018: 2,576 approvedSydney, FY2019: 2,610 approvedSydney, FY2020: 926 approvedSydney, FY2021: 224 approvedSydney, FY2022: 399 approvedSydney, FY2023: 1,377 approvedSydney, FY2024: 1,684 approvedSydney, FY2025: 2,049 approvedMelbourne, FY2017: 1,625 approvedMelbourne, FY2018: 2,194 approvedMelbourne, FY2019: 2,159 approvedMelbourne, FY2020: 1,007 approvedMelbourne, FY2021: 219 approvedMelbourne, FY2022: 1,399 approvedMelbourne, FY2023: 1,427 approvedMelbourne, FY2024: 1,563 approvedMelbourne, FY2025: 1,624 approvedPerth, FY2017: 351 approvedPerth, FY2018: 483 approvedPerth, FY2019: 482 approvedPerth, FY2020: 182 approvedPerth, FY2021: 53 approvedPerth, FY2022: 152 approvedPerth, FY2023: 231 approvedPerth, FY2024: 281 approvedPerth, FY2025: 308 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25

When J-1 visas are approved in Sydney, Australia

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

127
150
176
187
271
165
174
87
39
48
124
171
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-157144182416883118
Feb-14414619010-109161165
Mar31722022711134-148176421
Apr210296211334-122304315
May3253444433227267296378
Jun3873092949341381159967
Jul334286289819129131154165
Aug13713617072769526970
Sep6464463-53404228
Oct89975291403250-
Nov2822531521017489115-
Dec24929020621-211179157-
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for J-1 visas at Sydney Consulate in Australia?
No approval rate is published for J-1 visas at Sydney, 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 Sydney.
What factors affect J-1 visa approval at Sydney 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 J-1 visa at Sydney 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 Sydney 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 J-1 visa interview at a different consulate or in another country?
Yes, in many cases you can schedule your J-1 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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