Why K-1 visa approval rates vary by country

When you’re applying for a K-1 visa, the chances of getting approved can really depend on where you're applying from. Countries with strong economies and stable social conditions often see higher approval rates because their applicants are generally considered lower risk by U.S. immigration authorities.

On the other hand, if you’re applying from a country facing economic problems or social unrest, the approval rates might be lower. This is due to concerns like political instability, high levels of visa fraud, or the risk of people overstaying their visas, which lead to stricter scrutiny of applications from these areas.

Regardless of your home country, being well-prepared and presenting a detailed application can greatly improve your likelihood of getting approved for the K-1 visa.

K1 Visa Approval and Refusal Rates

Here you can see the global approval and refusal rates for the K-1 Visa by fiscal year. These rates are based on the number of approvals and refusals provided by the U.S. Department of State.

For more detailed statistics, you can check out the U.S. Department of State's annual reports on non-immigrant visa issuances and refusals. These reports are available on their official website at Travel.state.gov.

K-1 Visa Approval Rate By Country (Top 25)

The U.S. Department of State doesn’t release specific data on K-1 visa approval or rejection rates by country. The approval rates shown below for each country are based on the total number of approved K-1 visas across all consulates in the specific country, and the global K-1 visa approval rate and rejection rate shared by the State Department.