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J-1 Visa Approvals at London Consulate

How many J-1 visas the London Consulate in United kingdom 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: London, United kingdom

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.

05K9K14K19KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 17,658 approved18KFY17FY2018: 18,798 approved19KFY18FY2019: 17,901 approved18KFY19FY2020: 3,724 approved4KFY20FY2021: 2,213 approved2KFY21FY2022: 13,649 approved14KFY22FY2023: 14,703 approved15KFY23FY2024: 15,887 approved16KFY24FY2025: 16,059 approved16KFY25

16,059

FY2025

18,798

Peak (FY2018)

+1.1%

vs FY2024

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How each United kingdom 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.

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05K9K14K19KVisas approvedFiscal yearLondon, FY2017: 17,658 approvedLondon, FY2018: 18,798 approvedLondon, FY2019: 17,901 approvedLondon, FY2020: 3,724 approvedLondon, FY2021: 2,213 approvedLondon, FY2022: 13,649 approvedLondon, FY2023: 14,703 approvedLondon, FY2024: 15,887 approvedLondon, FY2025: 16,059 approvedBelfast, FY2017: 2,280 approvedBelfast, FY2018: 2,203 approvedBelfast, FY2019: 2,590 approvedBelfast, FY2020: 616 approvedBelfast, FY2021: 180 approvedBelfast, FY2022: 1,465 approvedBelfast, FY2023: 1,795 approvedBelfast, FY2024: 1,988 approvedBelfast, FY2025: 2,212 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25

When J-1 visas are approved in London, United kingdom

Average approvals per calendar month across 5 complete years. Busiest month is May, quietest is Oct.

450
685
3k
4k
4k
1k
887
670
260
204
263
460
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-41643270166582515303685
Feb-748653904441,020477526729
Mar3,5132,2552,0751,005413,1773,7153,7934,006
Apr4,7694,7874,0941522,8003,4994,1023,456
May4,9305,0445,6705-2,1883,1724,2144,460
Jun1,9592,3751,951151638541,005645268
Jul1,3711,15776520896977641893876
Aug79768783583631827632369461
Sep319273354-202234206233198
Oct22526319730102220150189-
Nov29623123916355245298300-
Dec53557855472533376361431-
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Frequently Asked Questions

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