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J-1 Visa Approvals at Milan Consulate

How many J-1 visas the Milan Consulate in Italy 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: Milan, Italy

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.

01K2K4K5KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 3,210 approved3KFY17FY2018: 4,484 approved4KFY18FY2019: 4,444 approved4KFY19FY2020: 1,516 approved2KFY20FY2021: 2,465 approved2KFY21FY2022: 4,712 approved5KFY22FY2023: 4,704 approved5KFY23FY2024: 4,478 approved4KFY24FY2025: 3,845 approved4KFY25

3,845

FY2025

4,712

Peak (FY2022)

-14.1%

vs FY2024

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How each Italy 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.

MilanRomeFlorenceNaples
01K2K4K5KVisas approvedFiscal yearMilan, FY2017: 3,210 approvedMilan, FY2018: 4,484 approvedMilan, FY2019: 4,444 approvedMilan, FY2020: 1,516 approvedMilan, FY2021: 2,465 approvedMilan, FY2022: 4,712 approvedMilan, FY2023: 4,704 approvedMilan, FY2024: 4,478 approvedMilan, FY2025: 3,845 approvedRome, FY2017: 1,408 approvedRome, FY2018: 1,986 approvedRome, FY2019: 2,222 approvedRome, FY2020: 870 approvedRome, FY2021: 1,462 approvedRome, FY2022: 1,974 approvedRome, FY2023: 1,787 approvedRome, FY2024: 1,735 approvedRome, FY2025: 1,988 approvedFlorence, FY2017: 654 approvedFlorence, FY2018: 842 approvedFlorence, FY2019: 1,145 approvedFlorence, FY2020: 341 approvedFlorence, FY2021: 692 approvedFlorence, FY2022: 1,707 approvedFlorence, FY2023: 1,384 approvedFlorence, FY2024: 1,268 approvedFlorence, FY2025: 971 approvedNaples, FY2017: 450 approvedNaples, FY2018: 658 approvedNaples, FY2019: 819 approvedNaples, FY2020: 252 approvedNaples, FY2021: 482 approvedNaples, FY2022: 984 approvedNaples, FY2023: 707 approvedNaples, FY2024: 725 approvedNaples, FY2025: 894 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25

When J-1 visas are approved in Milan, Italy

Average approvals per calendar month across 5 complete years. Busiest month is Jul, quietest is Feb.

215
174
242
302
522
804
825
371
210
194
285
403
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-209247262148197214209191
Feb-14716014244182212168132
Mar1891511701236217407267231
Apr188176202-32195358578252
May383433405--329664780405
Jun8551,0338351355761789603692
Jul1,0251,0121,14771634947495524470
Aug386316279219713633348278391
Sep184173219-241256187216143
Oct14716419712223208152251-
Nov23520522220345449274275-
Dec452411390230427373429412-
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Frequently Asked Questions

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