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J-2 Visa Approvals in Brazil

How many J-2 visa applications U.S. Embassies and Consulates in Brazil approved, by fiscal year and by post. Every visa issued is an approved application.

The State Department publishes issuance counts for this visa class but not refusals, so there is no approval rate to report and none is shown. Figures run from March 2017 to September 2025.

Visas approved per year: Brazil

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.

04218431K2KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 1,030 approved1KFY17FY2018: 1,542 approved2KFY18FY2019: 1,584 approved2KFY19FY2020: 718 approved718FY20FY2021: 695 approved695FY21FY2022: 1,617 approved2KFY22FY2023: 1,685 approved2KFY23FY2024: 1,508 approved2KFY24FY2025: 1,201 approved1KFY25

1,201

FY2025

1,685

Peak (FY2023)

-20.4%

vs FY2024

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How Brazil compares for J-2 visas

Against every country that received a J-2 visa in FY2025.

#6

of 158 countries

1,210

Approved in FY2025

4.5%

Of the world total

26,701

Issued worldwide

Fewest (158th)Most (1st)
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Which consulate in Brazil approves the most

J-2 visas issued at each post in FY2025, as a share of the 1,201 issued across Brazil.

  • Sao Paulo58548.7%
  • Rio De Janeiro18815.7%
  • Brasilia18015.0%
  • Porto Alegre13511.2%
  • Recife1139.4%

How each Brazil consulate has changed

J-2 visas approved per fiscal year, by post. The share chart shows who is largest today; this shows who is rising.

Sao PauloRio De JaneiroBrasiliaPorto AlegreRecife
0212424635847Visas approvedFiscal yearSao Paulo, FY2017: 514 approvedSao Paulo, FY2018: 740 approvedSao Paulo, FY2019: 726 approvedSao Paulo, FY2020: 337 approvedSao Paulo, FY2021: 269 approvedSao Paulo, FY2022: 757 approvedSao Paulo, FY2023: 847 approvedSao Paulo, FY2024: 784 approvedSao Paulo, FY2025: 585 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2017: 234 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2018: 304 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2019: 341 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2020: 147 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2021: 81 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2022: 332 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2023: 339 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2024: 255 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2025: 188 approvedBrasilia, FY2017: 134 approvedBrasilia, FY2018: 202 approvedBrasilia, FY2019: 200 approvedBrasilia, FY2020: 77 approvedBrasilia, FY2021: 127 approvedBrasilia, FY2022: 197 approvedBrasilia, FY2023: 150 approvedBrasilia, FY2024: 200 approvedBrasilia, FY2025: 180 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2017: 39 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2018: 166 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2019: 186 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2020: 85 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2021: 170 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2022: 179 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2023: 189 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2024: 127 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2025: 135 approvedRecife, FY2017: 109 approvedRecife, FY2018: 130 approvedRecife, FY2019: 131 approvedRecife, FY2020: 72 approvedRecife, FY2021: 48 approvedRecife, FY2022: 152 approvedRecife, FY2023: 160 approvedRecife, FY2024: 142 approvedRecife, FY2025: 113 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25
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When J-2 visas are approved in Brazil

Average approvals per calendar month across 7 complete years. Busiest month is Jul, quietest is Feb.

94
64
74
73
119
174
202
141
92
83
92
161
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.

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Monthly Visa Issuance Data

Month201720182019202020212022202320242025
Jan-821041131611512210991
Feb-6958822083795865
Mar11991546529791158365
Apr101828421310010512494
May1831491811526132152176142
Jun202199208613421027119280
Jul21631126617178213217211127
Aug1502021738193157117139164
Sep837513191011331068951
Oct53831258828910788-
Nov96108123161249610078-
Dec15215117933201238163165-

Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas ApprovedChange on YearRelative to peak
FY20251,201▼20.4%
FY20241,508▼10.5%
FY20231,685▲4.2%
FY20221,617▲132.7%
FY2021695▼3.2%
FY2020718▼54.7%
FY20191,584▲2.7%
FY20181,542▲49.7%
FY20171,030—

Consulate-Specific Data

Brasilia
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for J-2 visas in Brazil?
There is no published approval rate for J-2 visas. The State Department reports how many visas it issued but not how many it refused, and a rate needs both. This page shows the issuance counts that genuinely exist for Brazil.
How many J-2 visas does Brazil get?
The tables and charts above show issuances by U.S. fiscal year, which runs October to September, and where the data allows, by individual consulate. These counts come directly from the State Department's monthly issuance tables.
What factors affect J-2 visa approval in Brazil?
Factors include the completeness and accuracy of your application, supporting documents, interview performance, and the specific consulate's workload and policies. Common reasons for refusal include missing documents, insufficient ties to home country, or unclear travel purpose.
How can I improve my chances of getting a J-2 visa in Brazil?
Prepare thoroughly for your interview, provide honest and complete information, and ensure all documents are in order. Review common mistakes and tips provided above, and consider seeking professional guidance if you have a complex case.
Where does this visa data come from?
All figures are sourced from published U.S. Department of State statistics. We update them as new monthly and annual tables are released.

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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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