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F-1 Visa Approvals at Nogales Consulate

How many F-1 visas the Nogales Consulate in Mexico issued, by fiscal year and month. The State Department does not publish refusals by post, so no approval rate exists for this consulate and none is shown.

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Visas approved per year: Nogales, Mexico

Totals by U.S. fiscal year, which runs October to September, so FY2025 covers October 2024 to September 2025. Refusals are not published for this visa class, so an approval rate cannot be shown.

023477093Visas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 69 approved69FY17FY2018: 93 approved93FY18FY2019: 86 approved86FY19FY2020: 43 approved43FY20FY2021: 57 approved57FY21FY2022: 88 approved88FY22FY2023: 85 approved85FY23FY2024: 86 approved86FY24FY2025: 77 approved77FY25

77

FY2025

93

Peak (FY2018)

-10.5%

vs FY2024

How each Mexico consulate has changed

F-1 visas approved per fiscal year, by post. The share chart shows who is largest today; this shows who is rising.

Mexico CityMonterreyGuadalajaraCiudad JuarezTijuanaMerida
09662K3K4KVisas approvedFiscal yearMexico City, FY2017: 2,543 approvedMexico City, FY2018: 3,223 approvedMexico City, FY2019: 2,434 approvedMexico City, FY2020: 1,202 approvedMexico City, FY2021: 3,151 approvedMexico City, FY2022: 3,610 approvedMexico City, FY2023: 3,864 approvedMexico City, FY2024: 3,196 approvedMexico City, FY2025: 2,416 approvedMonterrey, FY2017: 819 approvedMonterrey, FY2018: 1,027 approvedMonterrey, FY2019: 900 approvedMonterrey, FY2020: 742 approvedMonterrey, FY2021: 1,517 approvedMonterrey, FY2022: 2,142 approvedMonterrey, FY2023: 1,216 approvedMonterrey, FY2024: 1,139 approvedMonterrey, FY2025: 1,175 approvedGuadalajara, FY2017: 697 approvedGuadalajara, FY2018: 926 approvedGuadalajara, FY2019: 783 approvedGuadalajara, FY2020: 369 approvedGuadalajara, FY2021: 882 approvedGuadalajara, FY2022: 1,123 approvedGuadalajara, FY2023: 1,055 approvedGuadalajara, FY2024: 769 approvedGuadalajara, FY2025: 907 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2017: 492 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2018: 623 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2019: 637 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2020: 193 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2021: 498 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2022: 743 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2023: 785 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2024: 688 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2025: 695 approvedTijuana, FY2017: 286 approvedTijuana, FY2018: 378 approvedTijuana, FY2019: 596 approvedTijuana, FY2020: 392 approvedTijuana, FY2021: 243 approvedTijuana, FY2022: 323 approvedTijuana, FY2023: 365 approvedTijuana, FY2024: 323 approvedTijuana, FY2025: 367 approvedMerida, FY2017: 282 approvedMerida, FY2018: 287 approvedMerida, FY2019: 245 approvedMerida, FY2020: 82 approvedMerida, FY2021: 358 approvedMerida, FY2022: 505 approvedMerida, FY2023: 417 approvedMerida, FY2024: 362 approvedMerida, FY2025: 246 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25

Showing the 6 largest posts of 10.

When F-1 visas are approved in Nogales, Mexico

Average approvals per calendar month across 2 complete years. Busiest month is Jul, quietest is Apr.

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27
12
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Feb
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Aug
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Oct
Nov
Dec

Calendar months, not fiscal. A busy month means more applications competing for the same interview slots, not a better chance of approval.

Monthly Visa Issuance Data

Month201720182019202020212022202320242025
Jan-44525352
Feb--48-312-
Mar41-624323
Apr33--41527
May648--6965
Jun1017611120211210
Jul283031-1823193024
Aug1618186151211129
Sep242-31-64
Oct424-2312-
Nov12412573-
Dec79919518-

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for F-1 visas at Nogales Consulate in Mexico?
No approval rate is published for F-1 visas at Nogales, or at any individual consulate. The State Department reports issuances by post but not refusals, so the percentages on this page are the worldwide rate for the visa class in each fiscal year. The issuance counts are specific to Nogales.
What factors affect F-1 visa approval at Nogales Consulate?
Factors include the completeness of your application, supporting documents, interview performance, and the consulate's workload. Common refusal reasons include missing documents, insufficient ties to your home country, or unclear travel purpose.
How can I improve my chances of getting a F-1 visa at Nogales Consulate?
Prepare thoroughly for your interview, provide honest and complete information, and ensure all documents are in order. Review common mistakes and tips above, and consider professional guidance for complex cases.
Where does this consulate's visa approval data come from?
All data is sourced from the U.S. Department of State and official consulate reports. Statistics are updated regularly to reflect the latest available information.
Do Nogales Consulate issuance numbers change over time?
Yes. Issuance volume moves with policy changes, global events, staffing at the post and application demand. The tables above show every fiscal year published so far, so the direction of travel is visible.
Can I attend my F-1 visa interview at a different consulate or in another country?
Yes, in many cases you can schedule your F-1 visa interview at a U.S. consulate in a different country (known as third-country processing). However, approval rates, wait times, and requirements may differ. Always check the specific consulate's policies and ensure you meet all eligibility criteria before applying in a different country.
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Data Source & Transparency

Data Source: All visa approval statistics are compiled from the official U.S. Department of State’s annual visa statistics reports. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, visit the U.S. Department of State Visa Statistics.

Methodology: These are counts of visas issued, taken from the State Department’s monthly issuance tables. No approval rate is shown because refusals are not published per country or per post, and a rate cannot be calculated without them. Figures exclude cases under administrative processing and are subject to reporting delays.

Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with the U.S. government. All data is provided for informational purposes only. For official guidance, always refer to the U.S. Department of State or your local U.S. embassy/consulate.