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R1 Visa Approvals at Chennai Consulate

How many R1 visas the Chennai Consulate in India 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: Chennai, 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.

094189283377Visas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 273 approved273FY17FY2018: 332 approved332FY18FY2019: 377 approved377FY19FY2020: 164 approved164FY20FY2021: 120 approved120FY21FY2022: 156 approved156FY22FY2023: 290 approved290FY23FY2024: 315 approved315FY24FY2025: 203 approved203FY25

203

FY2025

377

Peak (FY2019)

-35.6%

vs FY2024

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How each India consulate has changed

R1 visas approved per fiscal year, by post. The share chart shows who is largest today; this shows who is rising.

ChennaiNew DelhiMumbaiHyderabadKolkata
0126251377502Visas approvedFiscal yearChennai, FY2017: 273 approvedChennai, FY2018: 332 approvedChennai, FY2019: 377 approvedChennai, FY2020: 164 approvedChennai, FY2021: 120 approvedChennai, FY2022: 156 approvedChennai, FY2023: 290 approvedChennai, FY2024: 315 approvedChennai, FY2025: 203 approvedNew Delhi, FY2017: 81 approvedNew Delhi, FY2018: 191 approvedNew Delhi, FY2019: 150 approvedNew Delhi, FY2020: 82 approvedNew Delhi, FY2021: 86 approvedNew Delhi, FY2022: 375 approvedNew Delhi, FY2023: 502 approvedNew Delhi, FY2024: 254 approvedNew Delhi, FY2025: 467 approvedMumbai, FY2017: 74 approvedMumbai, FY2018: 119 approvedMumbai, FY2019: 97 approvedMumbai, FY2020: 58 approvedMumbai, FY2021: 7 approvedMumbai, FY2022: 108 approvedMumbai, FY2023: 296 approvedMumbai, FY2024: 167 approvedMumbai, FY2025: 120 approvedHyderabad, FY2017: 91 approvedHyderabad, FY2018: 127 approvedHyderabad, FY2019: 115 approvedHyderabad, FY2020: 40 approvedHyderabad, FY2021: 8 approvedHyderabad, FY2022: 86 approvedHyderabad, FY2023: 142 approvedHyderabad, FY2024: 203 approvedHyderabad, FY2025: 167 approvedKolkata, FY2017: 20 approvedKolkata, FY2018: 29 approvedKolkata, FY2019: 26 approvedKolkata, FY2020: 9 approvedKolkata, FY2021: 5 approvedKolkata, FY2022: 66 approvedKolkata, FY2023: 27 approvedKolkata, FY2024: 42 approvedKolkata, FY2025: 55 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25

When R1 visas are approved in Chennai, India

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

28
25
26
26
40
17
22
29
30
30
23
13
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-2135424421573
Feb-282637413323420
Mar363025184918272921
Apr603024-2128202724
May5028301-47445014
Jun262831--921518
Jul463337--2151411
Aug295445--829916
Sep262553--17391721
Oct2237222-273726-
Nov15162311362315-
Dec1818212-8314-
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for R1 visas at Chennai Consulate in India?
No approval rate is published for R1 visas at Chennai, 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 Chennai.
What factors affect R1 visa approval at Chennai 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 R1 visa at Chennai 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 Chennai 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 R1 visa interview at a different consulate or in another country?
Yes, in many cases you can schedule your R1 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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