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J-1 Visa Approvals at Sao-paulo Consulate

How many J-1 visas the Sao-paulo Consulate in Brazil 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: Sao-paulo, Brazil

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.

02K4K6K8KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 4,329 approved4KFY17FY2018: 7,531 approved8KFY18FY2019: 8,152 approved8KFY19FY2020: 3,711 approved4KFY20FY2021: 1,188 approved1KFY21FY2022: 6,443 approved6KFY22FY2023: 7,497 approved7KFY23FY2024: 6,362 approved6KFY24FY2025: 5,356 approved5KFY25

5,356

FY2025

8,152

Peak (FY2019)

-15.8%

vs FY2024

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How each Brazil 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.

Sao PauloRio De JaneiroPorto AlegreBrasiliaRecife
02K4K6K8KVisas approvedFiscal yearSao Paulo, FY2017: 4,329 approvedSao Paulo, FY2018: 7,531 approvedSao Paulo, FY2019: 8,152 approvedSao Paulo, FY2020: 3,711 approvedSao Paulo, FY2021: 1,188 approvedSao Paulo, FY2022: 6,443 approvedSao Paulo, FY2023: 7,497 approvedSao Paulo, FY2024: 6,362 approvedSao Paulo, FY2025: 5,356 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2017: 1,266 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2018: 2,046 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2019: 2,398 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2020: 1,184 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2021: 281 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2022: 2,024 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2023: 2,360 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2024: 1,887 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2025: 1,487 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2017: 233 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2018: 1,141 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2019: 1,670 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2020: 943 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2021: 707 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2022: 1,548 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2023: 1,767 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2024: 1,234 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2025: 1,411 approvedBrasilia, FY2017: 571 approvedBrasilia, FY2018: 1,018 approvedBrasilia, FY2019: 1,084 approvedBrasilia, FY2020: 506 approvedBrasilia, FY2021: 403 approvedBrasilia, FY2022: 1,100 approvedBrasilia, FY2023: 1,280 approvedBrasilia, FY2024: 1,623 approvedBrasilia, FY2025: 1,649 approvedRecife, FY2017: 516 approvedRecife, FY2018: 935 approvedRecife, FY2019: 825 approvedRecife, FY2020: 618 approvedRecife, FY2021: 242 approvedRecife, FY2022: 862 approvedRecife, FY2023: 897 approvedRecife, FY2024: 845 approvedRecife, FY2025: 653 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25

When J-1 visas are approved in Sao-paulo, Brazil

Average approvals per calendar month across 7 complete years. Busiest month is Jul, quietest is Apr.

465
307
390
296
347
613
757
451
369
575
663
555
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-87739749261371731329261
Feb-31438841675349355250304
Mar64543548830282499498427336
Apr440482449224353363400364
May591464560841447457455442
Jun7277241,1346145675694912480
Jul1,0381,2681,4276176925812684473
Aug51873672826295550435389646
Sep37031145082194501565483485
Oct60574578614157883780663-
Nov7577768458796926777516-
Dec55861074073820778476386-
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for J-1 visas at Sao-paulo Consulate in Brazil?
No approval rate is published for J-1 visas at Sao-paulo, 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 Sao-paulo.
What factors affect J-1 visa approval at Sao-paulo 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 Sao-paulo 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 Sao-paulo 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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