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J-1 Visa Approvals at Erbil Consulate

How many J-1 visas the Erbil Consulate in Iraq 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: Erbil, Iraq

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.

04896144192Visas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 159 approved159FY17FY2018: 145 approved145FY18FY2019: 98 approved98FY19FY2020: 37 approved37FY20FY2021: 20 approved20FY21FY2022: 188 approved188FY22FY2023: 160 approved160FY23FY2024: 192 approved192FY24FY2025: 97 approved97FY25

97

FY2025

192

Peak (FY2024)

-49.5%

vs FY2024

How each Iraq 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.

BaghdadErbil
091182272363Visas approvedFiscal yearBaghdad, FY2017: 296 approvedBaghdad, FY2018: 363 approvedBaghdad, FY2019: 263 approvedBaghdad, FY2020: 50 approvedBaghdad, FY2021: 0 approvedBaghdad, FY2022: 72 approvedBaghdad, FY2023: 165 approvedBaghdad, FY2024: 179 approvedBaghdad, FY2025: 179 approvedErbil, FY2017: 159 approvedErbil, FY2018: 145 approvedErbil, FY2019: 98 approvedErbil, FY2020: 37 approvedErbil, FY2021: 20 approvedErbil, FY2022: 188 approvedErbil, FY2023: 160 approvedErbil, FY2024: 192 approvedErbil, FY2025: 97 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25

When J-1 visas are approved in Erbil, Iraq

Average approvals per calendar month across 2 complete years. Busiest month is May, quietest is Feb.

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3
8
18
69
21
27
17
8
5
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8
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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.

Monthly Visa Issuance Data

Month201720182019202020212022202320242025
Jan-315541684
Feb-6-722-38
Mar2622-321136
Apr552--195161
May8820111278145917
Jun416617-120602230
Jul102331-4281626-
Aug1259631372114
Sep1-241131310
Oct110-3881-
Nov589121271-
Dec5-3261065-

Frequently Asked Questions

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