J-1 Visa Issuances for Afghanistan
Monthly issuance data by nationality from State Dept.
How to use this data
What this shows: Monthly visa issuances for your country and visa type over time.
How to leverage it: See if momentum is improving or worsening. Use recent months to decide timing; compare with consulate breakdown for where to apply.
Caution: Issuance is not appointment availability. Data may be delayed.
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Last 12 months
3,626
Total issued
Year over year
+129.6%
↑ Increase
Peak year
397
2011 (full year)
Monthly data
| Year | Month | Issued |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | - | 47 |
| 2019 | - | 205 |
| 2018 | - | 214 |
| 2017 | - | 312 |
| 2016 | - | 286 |
| 2015 | - | 374 |
| 2014 | - | 393 |
| 2013 | - | 393 |
| 2012 | - | 314 |
| 2011 | - | 397 |
| 2010 | - | 362 |
| 2009 | - | 329 |
| 2008 | - | 407 |
| 2007 | - | 331 |
| 2006 | - | 258 |
| 2005 | - | 245 |
| 2004 | - | 186 |
| 2003 | - | 74 |
| 2002 | - | 17 |
| 2001 | - | 11 |
| 2000 | - | 4 |
| 1999 | - | 28 |
| 1998 | - | 10 |
| 1997 | - | 8 |
By Consulate
View issuance data by US consulate in Afghanistan.