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H4 Visa Approvals in Mexico

How many H4 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.

02K4K6K9KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 1,312 approved1KFY17FY2018: 3,001 approved3KFY18FY2019: 3,332 approved3KFY19FY2020: 1,699 approved2KFY20FY2021: 2,115 approved2KFY21FY2022: 3,689 approved4KFY22FY2023: 5,509 approved6KFY23FY2024: 7,492 approved7KFY24FY2025: 8,527 approved9KFY25

8,527

FY2025

8,527

Peak (FY2025)

+13.8%

vs FY2024

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How Mexico compares for H4 visas

Against every country that received a H4 visa in FY2025.

#2

of 163 countries

7,349

Approved in FY2025

5.0%

Of the world total

145,918

Issued worldwide

Fewest (163th)Most (1st)
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Which consulate in Mexico approves the most

H4 visas issued at each post in FY2025, as a share of the 8,527 issued across Mexico.

  • Monterrey5,07759.5%
  • Mexico City87610.3%
  • Guadalajara6207.3%
  • Ciudad Juarez5396.3%
  • Hermosillo5256.2%
  • Tijuana3844.5%
  • Nogales3363.9%
  • Nuevo Laredo720.8%
  • Merida520.6%
  • Matamoros460.5%

How each Mexico consulate has changed

H4 visas approved per fiscal year, by post. The share chart shows who is largest today; this shows who is rising.

MonterreyMexico CityGuadalajaraCiudad JuarezHermosilloTijuana
01K3K4K5KVisas approvedFiscal yearMonterrey, FY2017: 451 approvedMonterrey, FY2018: 918 approvedMonterrey, FY2019: 909 approvedMonterrey, FY2020: 608 approvedMonterrey, FY2021: 1,047 approvedMonterrey, FY2022: 1,925 approvedMonterrey, FY2023: 2,568 approvedMonterrey, FY2024: 3,501 approvedMonterrey, FY2025: 5,077 approvedMexico City, FY2017: 321 approvedMexico City, FY2018: 743 approvedMexico City, FY2019: 577 approvedMexico City, FY2020: 228 approvedMexico City, FY2021: 501 approvedMexico City, FY2022: 623 approvedMexico City, FY2023: 1,033 approvedMexico City, FY2024: 1,230 approvedMexico City, FY2025: 876 approvedGuadalajara, FY2017: 85 approvedGuadalajara, FY2018: 240 approvedGuadalajara, FY2019: 303 approvedGuadalajara, FY2020: 151 approvedGuadalajara, FY2021: 189 approvedGuadalajara, FY2022: 261 approvedGuadalajara, FY2023: 587 approvedGuadalajara, FY2024: 1,440 approvedGuadalajara, FY2025: 620 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2017: 79 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2018: 156 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2019: 193 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2020: 215 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2021: 107 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2022: 252 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2023: 306 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2024: 473 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2025: 539 approvedHermosillo, FY2017: 38 approvedHermosillo, FY2018: 98 approvedHermosillo, FY2019: 96 approvedHermosillo, FY2020: 77 approvedHermosillo, FY2021: 112 approvedHermosillo, FY2022: 186 approvedHermosillo, FY2023: 490 approvedHermosillo, FY2024: 394 approvedHermosillo, FY2025: 525 approvedTijuana, FY2017: 124 approvedTijuana, FY2018: 297 approvedTijuana, FY2019: 364 approvedTijuana, FY2020: 145 approvedTijuana, FY2021: 59 approvedTijuana, FY2022: 167 approvedTijuana, FY2023: 217 approvedTijuana, FY2024: 151 approvedTijuana, FY2025: 384 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25

Showing the 6 largest posts of 10.

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When H4 visas are approved in Mexico

Average approvals per calendar month across 7 complete years. Busiest month is Jun, quietest is Nov.

233
223
318
267
281
395
392
297
177
220
150
300
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-22526626556126271424600
Feb-11913518686244288506625
Mar127175191140131319604667963
Apr1221161633222250330787904
May1121622073169247489687751
Jun2082482717316383566972839
Jul2692543495360387620768812
Aug12318021335223397411622443
Sep9913311130216156258335313
Oct22015118328152255339430-
Nov1559714827128182184282-
Dec366266310141278368351387-

Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas ApprovedChange on YearRelative to peak
FY20258,527▲13.8%
FY20247,492▲36.0%
FY20235,509▲49.3%
FY20223,689▲74.4%
FY20212,115▲24.5%
FY20201,699▼49.0%
FY20193,332▲11.0%
FY20183,001▲128.7%
FY20171,312—

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for H4 visas in Mexico?
There is no published approval rate for H4 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 H4 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 H4 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 H4 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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