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J-2 Visa Approvals in Jamaica

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

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.

03176349511KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 291 approved291FY17FY2018: 493 approved493FY18FY2019: 560 approved560FY19FY2020: 140 approved140FY20FY2021: 489 approved489FY21FY2022: 897 approved897FY22FY2023: 1,268 approved1KFY23FY2024: 1,198 approved1KFY24FY2025: 923 approved923FY25

923

FY2025

1,268

Peak (FY2023)

-23.0%

vs FY2024

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How Jamaica compares for J-2 visas

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

#8

of 158 countries

922

Approved in FY2025

3.5%

Of the world total

26,701

Issued worldwide

Fewest (158th)Most (1st)
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When J-2 visas are approved in Jamaica

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

31
22
26
30
70
141
207
84
46
58
90
57
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-151662435672721
Feb-2116129533821
Mar11914-241385242
Apr495-640507264
May1430255313414215575
Jun4674100-5514728119091
Jul1241571892130268260236213
Aug74755210130117745471
Sep21232729154354446
Oct2735131307287111-
Nov306038166107161106-
Dec4126592135847861-

Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas ApprovedChange on YearRelative to peak
FY2025923▼23.0%
FY20241,198▼5.5%
FY20231,268▲41.4%
FY2022897▲83.4%
FY2021489▲249.3%
FY2020140▼75.0%
FY2019560▲13.6%
FY2018493▲69.4%
FY2017291—

Consulate-Specific Data

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Frequently Asked Questions

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