H-1B Visa Issuances for Japan
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
16,578
Total issued
Year over year
-61.3%
↓ Decrease
Peak year
2,505
2009 (full year)
Monthly data
| Year | Month | Issued |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | - | 302 |
| 2019 | - | 655 |
| 2018 | - | 736 |
| 2017 | - | 765 |
| 2016 | - | 1,011 |
| 2015 | - | 1,146 |
| 2014 | - | 1,369 |
| 2013 | - | 1,698 |
| 2012 | - | 1,907 |
| 2011 | - | 2,054 |
| 2010 | - | 2,430 |
| 2009 | - | 2,505 |
| 2008 | - | 2,610 |
| 2007 | - | 3,516 |
| 2006 | - | 3,795 |
| 2005 | - | 4,073 |
| 2004 | - | 4,214 |
| 2003 | - | 3,836 |
| 2002 | - | 3,772 |
| 2001 | - | 4,096 |
| 2000 | - | 3,781 |
| 1999 | - | 3,338 |
| 1998 | - | 2,878 |
| 1997 | - | 2,929 |