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J-1 Visa Approvals at Guayaquil Consulate

How many J-1 visas the Guayaquil Consulate in Ecuador 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: Guayaquil, Ecuador

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.

06211K2K2KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 182 approved182FY17FY2018: 1,174 approved1KFY18FY2019: 136 approved136FY19FY2020: 1,563 approved2KFY20FY2021: 1,081 approved1KFY21FY2022: 1,455 approved1KFY22FY2023: 2,482 approved2KFY23FY2024: 1,855 approved2KFY24FY2025: 2,239 approved2KFY25

2,239

FY2025

2,482

Peak (FY2023)

+20.7%

vs FY2024

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How each Ecuador 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.

QuitoGuayaquil
01K3K4K5KVisas approvedFiscal yearQuito, FY2017: 1,193 approvedQuito, FY2018: 1,733 approvedQuito, FY2019: 3,427 approvedQuito, FY2020: 592 approvedQuito, FY2021: 1,482 approvedQuito, FY2022: 4,285 approvedQuito, FY2023: 3,956 approvedQuito, FY2024: 5,303 approvedQuito, FY2025: 4,503 approvedGuayaquil, FY2017: 182 approvedGuayaquil, FY2018: 1,174 approvedGuayaquil, FY2019: 136 approvedGuayaquil, FY2020: 1,563 approvedGuayaquil, FY2021: 1,081 approvedGuayaquil, FY2022: 1,455 approvedGuayaquil, FY2023: 2,482 approvedGuayaquil, FY2024: 1,855 approvedGuayaquil, FY2025: 2,239 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25

When J-1 visas are approved in Guayaquil, Ecuador

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

722
444
52
33
37
29
26
23
15
37
90
346
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-3474622796681,344631655
Feb-588-735228384372142465
Mar254223728084792035
Apr161811138102222154
May322721014183273654
Jun36382812058142835
Jul3630465-39124365
Aug20212128-27261363
Sep1751612-10272048
Oct591015-389130-
Nov5151417-19114385-
Dec48188163-330667650-
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Frequently Asked Questions

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