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H-1B Visa Approvals in Mexico

How many H-1B visa applications U.S. Embassies and Consulates in Mexico approved, by fiscal year and by post. Every visa issued is an approved application.

The State Department publishes issuance counts for this visa class but not refusals, so there is no approval rate to report and none is shown. Figures run from March 2017 to September 2025.

Visas approved per year: 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.

01K3K4K6KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 1,821 approved2KFY17FY2018: 4,675 approved5KFY18FY2019: 5,549 approved6KFY19FY2020: 3,034 approved3KFY20FY2021: 2,015 approved2KFY21FY2022: 3,668 approved4KFY22FY2023: 4,041 approved4KFY23FY2024: 4,111 approved4KFY24FY2025: 4,803 approved5KFY25

4,803

FY2025

5,549

Peak (FY2019)

+16.8%

vs FY2024

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How Mexico compares for H-1B visas

Against every country that received a H-1B visa in FY2025.

#5

of 181 countries

2,230

Approved in FY2025

1.0%

Of the world total

214,301

Issued worldwide

Fewest (181th)Most (1st)
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Which consulate in Mexico approves the most

H-1B visas issued at each post in FY2025, as a share of the 4,803 issued across Mexico.

  • Mexico City1,86038.7%
  • Guadalajara66413.8%
  • Monterrey65913.7%
  • Tijuana4509.4%
  • Ciudad Juarez3968.2%
  • Nogales3918.1%
  • Hermosillo2545.3%
  • Merida751.6%
  • Matamoros360.7%
  • Nuevo Laredo180.4%

How each Mexico consulate has changed

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

Mexico CityMonterreyTijuanaGuadalajaraMatamorosCiudad Juarez
04659301K2KVisas approvedFiscal yearMexico City, FY2017: 606 approvedMexico City, FY2018: 1,318 approvedMexico City, FY2019: 1,280 approvedMexico City, FY2020: 597 approvedMexico City, FY2021: 828 approvedMexico City, FY2022: 1,366 approvedMexico City, FY2023: 1,577 approvedMexico City, FY2024: 1,689 approvedMexico City, FY2025: 1,860 approvedMonterrey, FY2017: 257 approvedMonterrey, FY2018: 571 approvedMonterrey, FY2019: 584 approvedMonterrey, FY2020: 669 approvedMonterrey, FY2021: 583 approvedMonterrey, FY2022: 885 approvedMonterrey, FY2023: 515 approvedMonterrey, FY2024: 766 approvedMonterrey, FY2025: 659 approvedTijuana, FY2017: 361 approvedTijuana, FY2018: 761 approvedTijuana, FY2019: 797 approvedTijuana, FY2020: 475 approvedTijuana, FY2021: 78 approvedTijuana, FY2022: 330 approvedTijuana, FY2023: 517 approvedTijuana, FY2024: 272 approvedTijuana, FY2025: 450 approvedGuadalajara, FY2017: 124 approvedGuadalajara, FY2018: 314 approvedGuadalajara, FY2019: 451 approvedGuadalajara, FY2020: 282 approvedGuadalajara, FY2021: 230 approvedGuadalajara, FY2022: 318 approvedGuadalajara, FY2023: 426 approvedGuadalajara, FY2024: 610 approvedGuadalajara, FY2025: 664 approvedMatamoros, FY2017: 261 approvedMatamoros, FY2018: 1,065 approvedMatamoros, FY2019: 1,372 approvedMatamoros, FY2020: 185 approvedMatamoros, FY2021: 38 approvedMatamoros, FY2022: 65 approvedMatamoros, FY2023: 54 approvedMatamoros, FY2024: 32 approvedMatamoros, FY2025: 36 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2017: 77 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2018: 226 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2019: 316 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2020: 321 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2021: 70 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2022: 186 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2023: 259 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2024: 348 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2025: 396 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25

Showing the 6 largest posts of 10.

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When H-1B visas are approved in Mexico

Average approvals per calendar month across 4 complete years. Busiest month is Dec, quietest is Apr.

229
116
134
111
125
167
227
177
166
272
196
391
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
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.

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Monthly Visa Issuance Data

Month201720182019202020212022202320242025
Jan-28128326894-165188217
Feb-1131461706712010699100
Mar13012219710999137112104108
Apr89114167217811958106106
May1141171895-10982111100
Jun18516920411306216142154159
Jul2052312823280194197197189
Aug1481792225186197167138151
Sep170153155-201155155200191
Oct31825630224209237215313-
Nov24820620851151183162206-
Dec478436457182-332280390-

Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas ApprovedChange on YearRelative to peak
FY20254,803▲16.8%
FY20244,111▲1.7%
FY20234,041▲10.2%
FY20223,668▲82.0%
FY20212,015▼33.6%
FY20203,034▼45.3%
FY20195,549▲18.7%
FY20184,675▲156.7%
FY20171,821—

Consulate-Specific Data

Ciudad Juarez
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Guadalajara
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Hermosillo
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Matamoros
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Merida
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Mexico City
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Monterrey
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Nogales
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Nuevo Laredo
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Tijuana
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H-1B interview prep

The numbers are history. Your interview is not.

Nothing on this page changes your odds. What happens in the two minutes at the window does. Face a live AI visa officer for the H-1B as applicants in Mexico face it, answer out loud under follow-up pressure, and get a readiness score with feedback on every answer.

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How do your own odds compare?

The figures above count everyone who was approved for a H-1B in Mexico. They say nothing about your case. Answer a few questions and get an assessment of your own profile, the areas most likely to cost you the interview, and what to do about each one.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for H-1B visas in Mexico?
There is no published approval rate for H-1B visas. The State Department reports how many visas it issued but not how many it refused, and a rate needs both. This page shows the issuance counts that genuinely exist for Mexico.
How many H-1B visas does Mexico get?
The tables and charts above show issuances by U.S. fiscal year, which runs October to September, and where the data allows, by individual consulate. These counts come directly from the State Department's monthly issuance tables.
What factors affect H-1B visa approval in Mexico?
Factors include the completeness and accuracy of your application, supporting documents, interview performance, and the specific consulate's workload and policies. Common reasons for refusal include missing documents, insufficient ties to home country, or unclear travel purpose.
How can I improve my chances of getting a H-1B visa in Mexico?
Prepare thoroughly for your interview, provide honest and complete information, and ensure all documents are in order. Review common mistakes and tips provided above, and consider seeking professional guidance if you have a complex case.
Where does this visa data come from?
All figures are sourced from published U.S. Department of State statistics. We update them as new monthly and annual tables are released.

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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.

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