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J-2 Visa Approvals in Pakistan

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

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.

02595187761KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 271 approved271FY17FY2018: 460 approved460FY18FY2019: 393 approved393FY19FY2020: 317 approved317FY20FY2021: 642 approved642FY21FY2022: 1,035 approved1KFY22FY2023: 886 approved886FY23FY2024: 740 approved740FY24FY2025: 705 approved705FY25

705

FY2025

1,035

Peak (FY2022)

-4.7%

vs FY2024

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How Pakistan compares for J-2 visas

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

#9

of 158 countries

767

Approved in FY2025

2.9%

Of the world total

26,701

Issued worldwide

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

J-2 visas issued at each post in FY2025, as a share of the 705 issued across Pakistan.

  • Islamabad49069.5%
  • Karachi21530.5%

How each Pakistan 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.

IslamabadKarachi
0213426638851Visas approvedFiscal yearIslamabad, FY2017: 213 approvedIslamabad, FY2018: 351 approvedIslamabad, FY2019: 307 approvedIslamabad, FY2020: 249 approvedIslamabad, FY2021: 444 approvedIslamabad, FY2022: 851 approvedIslamabad, FY2023: 681 approvedIslamabad, FY2024: 513 approvedIslamabad, FY2025: 490 approvedKarachi, FY2017: 58 approvedKarachi, FY2018: 109 approvedKarachi, FY2019: 86 approvedKarachi, FY2020: 68 approvedKarachi, FY2021: 198 approvedKarachi, FY2022: 184 approvedKarachi, FY2023: 205 approvedKarachi, FY2024: 227 approvedKarachi, FY2025: 215 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25
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When J-2 visas are approved in Pakistan

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

49
41
48
41
82
72
70
70
44
51
58
55
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-3231314179745648
Feb-1713362957617639
Mar254419244477785054
Apr37253363068527557
May767052216714491126146
Jun526246288797938870
Jul48675222569110210178
Aug496455988100968055
Sep334924265657742061
Oct2640335150695958-
Nov30366133103685552-
Dec3244535261874149-

Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas ApprovedChange on YearRelative to peak
FY2025705▼4.7%
FY2024740▼16.5%
FY2023886▼14.4%
FY20221,035▲61.2%
FY2021642▲102.5%
FY2020317▼19.3%
FY2019393▼14.6%
FY2018460▲69.7%
FY2017271—

Consulate-Specific Data

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Frequently Asked Questions

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