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J-1 Visa Approvals at New-delhi Consulate

How many J-1 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.

01K2K3K4KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 1,435 approved1KFY17FY2018: 2,373 approved2KFY18FY2019: 2,540 approved3KFY19FY2020: 1,398 approved1KFY20FY2021: 1,712 approved2KFY21FY2022: 3,233 approved3KFY22FY2023: 4,478 approved4KFY23FY2024: 2,651 approved3KFY24FY2025: 1,501 approved2KFY25

1,501

FY2025

4,478

Peak (FY2023)

-43.4%

vs FY2024

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How each India 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.

New DelhiChennaiMumbaiHyderabadKolkata
01K2K3K4KVisas approvedFiscal yearNew Delhi, FY2017: 1,435 approvedNew Delhi, FY2018: 2,373 approvedNew Delhi, FY2019: 2,540 approvedNew Delhi, FY2020: 1,398 approvedNew Delhi, FY2021: 1,712 approvedNew Delhi, FY2022: 3,233 approvedNew Delhi, FY2023: 4,478 approvedNew Delhi, FY2024: 2,651 approvedNew Delhi, FY2025: 1,501 approvedChennai, FY2017: 1,106 approvedChennai, FY2018: 1,620 approvedChennai, FY2019: 1,738 approvedChennai, FY2020: 865 approvedChennai, FY2021: 759 approvedChennai, FY2022: 1,395 approvedChennai, FY2023: 1,798 approvedChennai, FY2024: 4,035 approvedChennai, FY2025: 3,462 approvedMumbai, FY2017: 1,180 approvedMumbai, FY2018: 1,687 approvedMumbai, FY2019: 2,262 approvedMumbai, FY2020: 966 approvedMumbai, FY2021: 598 approvedMumbai, FY2022: 2,173 approvedMumbai, FY2023: 2,511 approvedMumbai, FY2024: 1,879 approvedMumbai, FY2025: 842 approvedHyderabad, FY2017: 660 approvedHyderabad, FY2018: 1,014 approvedHyderabad, FY2019: 1,002 approvedHyderabad, FY2020: 440 approvedHyderabad, FY2021: 313 approvedHyderabad, FY2022: 919 approvedHyderabad, FY2023: 1,492 approvedHyderabad, FY2024: 1,499 approvedHyderabad, FY2025: 1,168 approvedKolkata, FY2017: 665 approvedKolkata, FY2018: 1,466 approvedKolkata, FY2019: 1,047 approvedKolkata, FY2020: 562 approvedKolkata, FY2021: 444 approvedKolkata, FY2022: 1,577 approvedKolkata, FY2023: 448 approvedKolkata, FY2024: 684 approvedKolkata, FY2025: 433 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25

When J-1 visas are approved in New-delhi, India

Average approvals per calendar month across 6 complete years. Busiest month is May, quietest is Sep.

171
173
244
267
368
367
270
261
145
156
207
261
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-18323825810412323914070
Feb-13314714810427224114188
Mar153276204108165302362157104
Apr220184212-195346465198180
May3562833481125501481469242
Jun26629629499229461601323187
Jul1942472103816125643331048
Aug10920726066291261384164110
Sep13714112873892481966854
Oct13313314160115204229111-
Nov14714617258161400212153-
Dec143220294131187472240154-
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for J-1 visas at New-delhi Consulate in India?
No approval rate is published for J-1 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 J-1 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 J-1 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 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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