C1/D vs J1: U.S. visas issued

In the 12 months from March 2025 to February 2026, 278,044 C1/D visas were issued, compared with 284,275 J1 visas. J1 received 6,231 more than C1/D. These count visas issued, not approval rates.

• Source numbers: visas C1/D and J1, State Department monthly reports. Recent months can be revised.

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