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J-2 Visa Approvals at Sao-paulo Consulate

How many J-2 visas the Sao-paulo Consulate in Brazil 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: Sao-paulo, 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.

0212424635847Visas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 514 approved514FY17FY2018: 740 approved740FY18FY2019: 726 approved726FY19FY2020: 337 approved337FY20FY2021: 269 approved269FY21FY2022: 757 approved757FY22FY2023: 847 approved847FY23FY2024: 784 approved784FY24FY2025: 585 approved585FY25

585

FY2025

847

Peak (FY2023)

-25.4%

vs FY2024

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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

When J-2 visas are approved in Sao-paulo, Brazil

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

41
29
38
34
54
81
91
61
46
44
45
76
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-415032758534843
Feb-3422411236322431
Mar44513132942574735
Apr5046351443555635
May9563786760768568
Jun10892963399612611343
Jul10216112672510311510352
Aug75687429554607489
Sep40416045367574126
Oct254567436435852-
Nov544455573494841-
Dec6465879891248770-
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for J-2 visas at Sao-paulo Consulate in Brazil?
No approval rate is published for J-2 visas at Sao-paulo, 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 Sao-paulo.
What factors affect J-2 visa approval at Sao-paulo 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-2 visa at Sao-paulo 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 Sao-paulo 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-2 visa interview at a different consulate or in another country?
Yes, in many cases you can schedule your J-2 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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