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J-2 Visa Approvals at Guangzhou Consulate

How many J-2 visas the Guangzhou Consulate in China 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: Guangzhou, China

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.

06061K2K2KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 1,395 approved1KFY17FY2018: 2,423 approved2KFY18FY2019: 2,271 approved2KFY19FY2020: 716 approved716FY20FY2021: 125 approved125FY21FY2022: 403 approved403FY22FY2023: 500 approved500FY23FY2024: 638 approved638FY24FY2025: 463 approved463FY25

463

FY2025

2,423

Peak (FY2018)

-27.4%

vs FY2024

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How each China 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.

BeijingShanghaiGuangzhouShenyangChengduWuhan
01K2K3K4KVisas approvedFiscal yearBeijing, FY2017: 2,906 approvedBeijing, FY2018: 4,191 approvedBeijing, FY2019: 3,581 approvedBeijing, FY2020: 988 approvedBeijing, FY2021: 216 approvedBeijing, FY2022: 341 approvedBeijing, FY2023: 662 approvedBeijing, FY2024: 996 approvedBeijing, FY2025: 923 approvedShanghai, FY2017: 1,621 approvedShanghai, FY2018: 2,529 approvedShanghai, FY2019: 2,311 approvedShanghai, FY2020: 641 approvedShanghai, FY2021: 122 approvedShanghai, FY2022: 219 approvedShanghai, FY2023: 739 approvedShanghai, FY2024: 604 approvedShanghai, FY2025: 498 approvedGuangzhou, FY2017: 1,395 approvedGuangzhou, FY2018: 2,423 approvedGuangzhou, FY2019: 2,271 approvedGuangzhou, FY2020: 716 approvedGuangzhou, FY2021: 125 approvedGuangzhou, FY2022: 403 approvedGuangzhou, FY2023: 500 approvedGuangzhou, FY2024: 638 approvedGuangzhou, FY2025: 463 approvedShenyang, FY2017: 607 approvedShenyang, FY2018: 1,008 approvedShenyang, FY2019: 802 approvedShenyang, FY2020: 257 approvedShenyang, FY2021: 20 approvedShenyang, FY2022: 85 approvedShenyang, FY2023: 146 approvedShenyang, FY2024: 202 approvedShenyang, FY2025: 112 approvedChengdu, FY2017: 706 approvedChengdu, FY2018: 1,014 approvedChengdu, FY2019: 1,054 approvedChengdu, FY2020: 320 approvedChengdu, FY2021: 0 approvedChengdu, FY2022: 0 approvedChengdu, FY2023: 0 approvedChengdu, FY2024: 0 approvedChengdu, FY2025: 0 approvedWuhan, FY2017: 0 approvedWuhan, FY2018: 0 approvedWuhan, FY2019: 0 approvedWuhan, FY2020: 0 approvedWuhan, FY2021: 0 approvedWuhan, FY2022: 0 approvedWuhan, FY2023: 52 approvedWuhan, FY2024: 242 approvedWuhan, FY2025: 220 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25

When J-2 visas are approved in Guangzhou, China

Average approvals per calendar month across 6 complete years. Busiest month is Jul, quietest is Feb.

84
56
59
58
83
115
141
133
78
87
87
95
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-169181133123428938
Feb-123111-211464130
Mar104151110-419343540
Apr-123109-932334149
May141185161-1333268143
Jun252222266-860657118
Jul378397256-3161495135
Aug31829028712765755357
Sep20216618312340312634
Oct149214173224234743-
Nov240199178318554428-
Dec208194230217215948-
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for J-2 visas at Guangzhou Consulate in China?
No approval rate is published for J-2 visas at Guangzhou, 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 Guangzhou.
What factors affect J-2 visa approval at Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou 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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