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J-2 Visa Approvals in India

How many J-2 visa applications U.S. Embassies and Consulates in India 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: India

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.

07281K2K3KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 1,119 approved1KFY17FY2018: 2,071 approved2KFY18FY2019: 2,168 approved2KFY19FY2020: 1,318 approved1KFY20FY2021: 1,543 approved2KFY21FY2022: 2,805 approved3KFY22FY2023: 2,907 approved3KFY23FY2024: 2,912 approved3KFY24FY2025: 2,160 approved2KFY25

2,160

FY2025

2,912

Peak (FY2024)

-25.8%

vs FY2024

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How India compares for J-2 visas

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

#4

of 158 countries

2,299

Approved in FY2025

8.6%

Of the world total

26,701

Issued worldwide

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

J-2 visas issued at each post in FY2025, as a share of the 2,160 issued across India.

  • Chennai1,13952.7%
  • Hyderabad48522.5%
  • New Delhi32014.8%
  • Kolkata1185.5%
  • Mumbai984.5%

How each India 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.

ChennaiNew DelhiHyderabadMumbaiKolkata
03276539801KVisas approvedFiscal yearChennai, FY2017: 308 approvedChennai, FY2018: 513 approvedChennai, FY2019: 538 approvedChennai, FY2020: 315 approvedChennai, FY2021: 409 approvedChennai, FY2022: 586 approvedChennai, FY2023: 624 approvedChennai, FY2024: 1,306 approvedChennai, FY2025: 1,139 approvedNew Delhi, FY2017: 342 approvedNew Delhi, FY2018: 619 approvedNew Delhi, FY2019: 672 approvedNew Delhi, FY2020: 429 approvedNew Delhi, FY2021: 612 approvedNew Delhi, FY2022: 793 approvedNew Delhi, FY2023: 1,018 approvedNew Delhi, FY2024: 620 approvedNew Delhi, FY2025: 320 approvedHyderabad, FY2017: 192 approvedHyderabad, FY2018: 403 approvedHyderabad, FY2019: 396 approvedHyderabad, FY2020: 214 approvedHyderabad, FY2021: 172 approvedHyderabad, FY2022: 413 approvedHyderabad, FY2023: 681 approvedHyderabad, FY2024: 574 approvedHyderabad, FY2025: 485 approvedMumbai, FY2017: 162 approvedMumbai, FY2018: 257 approvedMumbai, FY2019: 287 approvedMumbai, FY2020: 180 approvedMumbai, FY2021: 207 approvedMumbai, FY2022: 478 approvedMumbai, FY2023: 421 approvedMumbai, FY2024: 185 approvedMumbai, FY2025: 98 approvedKolkata, FY2017: 115 approvedKolkata, FY2018: 279 approvedKolkata, FY2019: 275 approvedKolkata, FY2020: 180 approvedKolkata, FY2021: 143 approvedKolkata, FY2022: 535 approvedKolkata, FY2023: 163 approvedKolkata, FY2024: 227 approvedKolkata, FY2025: 118 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25
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When J-2 visas are approved in India

Average approvals per calendar month across 7 complete years. Busiest month is Aug, quietest is Sep.

202
197
202
163
195
260
256
262
159
177
198
237
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-179206259178127248216268
Feb-157166214170181236257188
Mar165165199105189245244269162
Apr1181591481125226265218198
May204195212245273306331187
Jun20826618523145455375370176
Jul2242863142915537533030299
Aug15625424190358479197215145
Sep147156158124159194161164125
Oct13614216968171247208235-
Nov16316116453223275238271-
Dec161201257114158336345245-

Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas ApprovedChange on YearRelative to peak
FY20252,160▼25.8%
FY20242,912▲0.2%
FY20232,907▲3.6%
FY20222,805▲81.8%
FY20211,543▲17.1%
FY20201,318▼39.2%
FY20192,168▲4.7%
FY20182,071▲85.1%
FY20171,119—

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for J-2 visas in India?
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 India.
How many J-2 visas does India 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 India?
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 India?
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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