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L2 Visa Approvals at Ottawa Consulate

How many L2 visas the Ottawa Consulate in Canada 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: Ottawa, Canada

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.

03006008991KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 503 approved503FY17FY2018: 1,199 approved1KFY18FY2019: 1,026 approved1KFY19FY2020: 508 approved508FY20FY2021: 42 approved42FY21FY2022: 278 approved278FY22FY2023: 303 approved303FY23FY2024: 377 approved377FY24FY2025: 448 approved448FY25

448

FY2025

1,199

Peak (FY2018)

+18.8%

vs FY2024

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How each Canada consulate has changed

L2 visas approved per fiscal year, by post. The share chart shows who is largest today; this shows who is rising.

TorontoOttawaVancouverCalgaryMontrealHalifax
03216429621KVisas approvedFiscal yearToronto, FY2017: 293 approvedToronto, FY2018: 460 approvedToronto, FY2019: 448 approvedToronto, FY2020: 156 approvedToronto, FY2021: 152 approvedToronto, FY2022: 451 approvedToronto, FY2023: 978 approvedToronto, FY2024: 1,251 approvedToronto, FY2025: 1,283 approvedOttawa, FY2017: 503 approvedOttawa, FY2018: 1,199 approvedOttawa, FY2019: 1,026 approvedOttawa, FY2020: 508 approvedOttawa, FY2021: 42 approvedOttawa, FY2022: 278 approvedOttawa, FY2023: 303 approvedOttawa, FY2024: 377 approvedOttawa, FY2025: 448 approvedVancouver, FY2017: 397 approvedVancouver, FY2018: 949 approvedVancouver, FY2019: 766 approvedVancouver, FY2020: 300 approvedVancouver, FY2021: 112 approvedVancouver, FY2022: 297 approvedVancouver, FY2023: 221 approvedVancouver, FY2024: 422 approvedVancouver, FY2025: 444 approvedCalgary, FY2017: 186 approvedCalgary, FY2018: 422 approvedCalgary, FY2019: 604 approvedCalgary, FY2020: 180 approvedCalgary, FY2021: 84 approvedCalgary, FY2022: 265 approvedCalgary, FY2023: 177 approvedCalgary, FY2024: 206 approvedCalgary, FY2025: 307 approvedMontreal, FY2017: 143 approvedMontreal, FY2018: 93 approvedMontreal, FY2019: 51 approvedMontreal, FY2020: 36 approvedMontreal, FY2021: 0 approvedMontreal, FY2022: 0 approvedMontreal, FY2023: 0 approvedMontreal, FY2024: 0 approvedMontreal, FY2025: 0 approvedHalifax, FY2017: 14 approvedHalifax, FY2018: 13 approvedHalifax, FY2019: 5 approvedHalifax, FY2020: 12 approvedHalifax, FY2021: 6 approvedHalifax, FY2022: 25 approvedHalifax, FY2023: 7 approvedHalifax, FY2024: 21 approvedHalifax, FY2025: 69 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25

Showing the 6 largest posts of 7.

When L2 visas are approved in Ottawa, Canada

Average approvals per calendar month across 5 complete years. Busiest month is Feb, quietest is Sep.

59
67
65
60
55
60
54
41
34
59
47
37
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-1399067122182441
Feb-133143129515232257
Mar13611413937-17361946
Apr10311399-217521720
May129102117--2582336
Jun33110110-519243743
Jul229649-349334532
Aug53166-1260143644
Sep753151-1412225518
Oct10352128-10293256-
Nov1007365-15263537-
Dec1273782-17183218-
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for L2 visas at Ottawa Consulate in Canada?
No approval rate is published for L2 visas at Ottawa, 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 Ottawa.
What factors affect L2 visa approval at Ottawa 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 L2 visa at Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 L2 visa interview at a different consulate or in another country?
Yes, in many cases you can schedule your L2 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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