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J-1 Visa Approvals at Islamabad Consulate

How many J-1 visas the Islamabad Consulate in Pakistan 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: Islamabad, Pakistan

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.

04799581K2KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 1,084 approved1KFY17FY2018: 1,381 approved1KFY18FY2019: 1,513 approved2KFY19FY2020: 621 approved621FY20FY2021: 1,196 approved1KFY21FY2022: 1,916 approved2KFY22FY2023: 1,501 approved2KFY23FY2024: 1,363 approved1KFY24FY2025: 1,026 approved1KFY25

1,026

FY2025

1,916

Peak (FY2022)

-24.7%

vs FY2024

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How each Pakistan 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.

IslamabadKarachi
04799581K2KVisas approvedFiscal yearIslamabad, FY2017: 1,084 approvedIslamabad, FY2018: 1,381 approvedIslamabad, FY2019: 1,513 approvedIslamabad, FY2020: 621 approvedIslamabad, FY2021: 1,196 approvedIslamabad, FY2022: 1,916 approvedIslamabad, FY2023: 1,501 approvedIslamabad, FY2024: 1,363 approvedIslamabad, FY2025: 1,026 approvedKarachi, FY2017: 401 approvedKarachi, FY2018: 530 approvedKarachi, FY2019: 588 approvedKarachi, FY2020: 193 approvedKarachi, FY2021: 552 approvedKarachi, FY2022: 663 approvedKarachi, FY2023: 669 approvedKarachi, FY2024: 697 approvedKarachi, FY2025: 638 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25

When J-1 visas are approved in Islamabad, Pakistan

Average approvals per calendar month across 7 complete years. Busiest month is May, quietest is Oct.

76
77
84
93
236
151
175
107
77
68
100
104
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Jul
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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-595470481241116339
Feb-65595142136859948
Mar102736729108120899944
Apr11995149107210611011165
May27626326477174316219341316
Jun1571451324716820819016476
Jul21022922718155222199172120
Aug15011112281511871066650
Sep707210813721251054553
Oct59731123688505070-
Nov1081171166910510010788-
Dec102141701011791374657-
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Frequently Asked Questions

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