H-1B Visa Issuances for Sri Lanka
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.
View consulate breakdown or approval rates for this visa type →
Last 12 months
2,289
Total issued
Year over year
-48.3%
↓ Decrease
Peak year
244
2013 (full year)
Monthly data
| Year | Month | Issued |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | - | 74 |
| 2019 | - | 145 |
| 2018 | - | 140 |
| 2017 | - | 137 |
| 2016 | - | 185 |
| 2015 | - | 219 |
| 2014 | - | 234 |
| 2013 | - | 244 |
| 2012 | - | 214 |
| 2011 | - | 228 |
| 2010 | - | 236 |
| 2009 | - | 233 |
| 2008 | - | 256 |
| 2007 | - | 336 |
| 2006 | - | 442 |
| 2005 | - | 447 |
| 2004 | - | 477 |
| 2003 | - | 416 |
| 2002 | - | 344 |
| 2001 | - | 451 |
| 2000 | - | 407 |
| 1999 | - | 361 |
| 1998 | - | 268 |
| 1997 | - | 224 |