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O-1 Visa Approvals at Sao-paulo Consulate

How many O-1 visas the Sao-paulo Consulate in Brazil 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: Sao-paulo, Brazil

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.

0217435652869Visas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 394 approved394FY17FY2018: 777 approved777FY18FY2019: 793 approved793FY19FY2020: 408 approved408FY20FY2021: 47 approved47FY21FY2022: 553 approved553FY22FY2023: 840 approved840FY23FY2024: 869 approved869FY24FY2025: 620 approved620FY25

620

FY2025

869

Peak (FY2024)

-28.7%

vs FY2024

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How each Brazil consulate has changed

O-1 visas approved per fiscal year, by post. The share chart shows who is largest today; this shows who is rising.

Sao PauloRio De JaneiroPorto AlegreBrasiliaRecife
0217435652869Visas approvedFiscal yearSao Paulo, FY2017: 394 approvedSao Paulo, FY2018: 777 approvedSao Paulo, FY2019: 793 approvedSao Paulo, FY2020: 408 approvedSao Paulo, FY2021: 47 approvedSao Paulo, FY2022: 553 approvedSao Paulo, FY2023: 840 approvedSao Paulo, FY2024: 869 approvedSao Paulo, FY2025: 620 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2017: 158 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2018: 262 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2019: 319 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2020: 141 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2021: 21 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2022: 345 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2023: 337 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2024: 358 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2025: 277 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2017: 10 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2018: 72 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2019: 92 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2020: 49 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2021: 18 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2022: 148 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2023: 142 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2024: 98 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2025: 90 approvedBrasilia, FY2017: 23 approvedBrasilia, FY2018: 49 approvedBrasilia, FY2019: 64 approvedBrasilia, FY2020: 35 approvedBrasilia, FY2021: 12 approvedBrasilia, FY2022: 109 approvedBrasilia, FY2023: 73 approvedBrasilia, FY2024: 116 approvedBrasilia, FY2025: 145 approvedRecife, FY2017: 20 approvedRecife, FY2018: 28 approvedRecife, FY2019: 39 approvedRecife, FY2020: 27 approvedRecife, FY2021: 8 approvedRecife, FY2022: 55 approvedRecife, FY2023: 40 approvedRecife, FY2024: 52 approvedRecife, FY2025: 40 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25

When O-1 visas are approved in Sao-paulo, Brazil

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

76
53
63
62
59
57
67
73
56
56
55
118
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-8168845568293102
Feb-425643347506937
Mar49575929154628233
Apr4772601-52626438
May7357721354595434
Jun386249-931727322
Jul5458711550847334
Aug73818228431015837
Sep6049621849615951
Oct54466725595057-
Nov395349-37477650-
Dec125115130375101118125-
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for O-1 visas at Sao-paulo Consulate in Brazil?
No approval rate is published for O-1 visas at Sao-paulo, 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 Sao-paulo.
What factors affect O-1 visa approval at Sao-paulo 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 O-1 visa at Sao-paulo 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 Sao-paulo 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 O-1 visa interview at a different consulate or in another country?
Yes, in many cases you can schedule your O-1 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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