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How many J2 visas does the U.S. issue?

Updated: February 2026 · Source: U.S. Department of State, visa statistics · Unofficial

23,940 J2 visas were issued in the 12 months from March 2025 to February 2026, and 1,089 in February 2026. The most went to people from Philippines, Korea, South and China - Mainland.

  • J2 is the Dependent of a J-1 exchange visitor. For the spouse and unmarried children of J-1 exchange visitors.
  • In February 2026, 1,089 J2 visas were issued worldwide.
  • Over the 12 months from March 2025 to February 2026, 23,940 were issued.
  • The countries receiving the most are Philippines (3,285), Korea, South (2,894) and China - Mainland (1,830).

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