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L-1 Visa Approvals in Mexico

How many L-1 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.

02K3K5K7KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 3,523 approved4KFY17FY2018: 5,889 approved6KFY18FY2019: 6,639 approved7KFY19FY2020: 3,445 approved3KFY20FY2021: 3,385 approved3KFY21FY2022: 4,866 approved5KFY22FY2023: 4,097 approved4KFY23FY2024: 3,866 approved4KFY24FY2025: 4,178 approved4KFY25

4,178

FY2025

6,639

Peak (FY2019)

+8.1%

vs FY2024

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How Mexico compares for L-1 visas

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

#5

of 168 countries

3,810

Approved in FY2025

4.9%

Of the world total

77,144

Issued worldwide

Fewest (168th)Most (1st)
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Which consulate in Mexico approves the most

L-1 visas issued at each post in FY2025, as a share of the 4,178 issued across Mexico.

  • Mexico City1,57837.8%
  • Monterrey93222.3%
  • Guadalajara83720.0%
  • Tijuana2465.9%
  • Ciudad Juarez2445.8%
  • Hermosillo1032.5%
  • Matamoros912.2%
  • Merida811.9%
  • Nogales390.9%
  • Nuevo Laredo270.6%

How each Mexico consulate has changed

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

Mexico CityMonterreyGuadalajaraCiudad JuarezTijuanaMerida
07271K2K3KVisas approvedFiscal yearMexico City, FY2017: 1,687 approvedMexico City, FY2018: 2,909 approvedMexico City, FY2019: 2,726 approvedMexico City, FY2020: 1,101 approvedMexico City, FY2021: 1,710 approvedMexico City, FY2022: 1,762 approvedMexico City, FY2023: 1,512 approvedMexico City, FY2024: 1,509 approvedMexico City, FY2025: 1,578 approvedMonterrey, FY2017: 770 approvedMonterrey, FY2018: 1,096 approvedMonterrey, FY2019: 1,087 approvedMonterrey, FY2020: 979 approvedMonterrey, FY2021: 644 approvedMonterrey, FY2022: 1,181 approvedMonterrey, FY2023: 1,112 approvedMonterrey, FY2024: 925 approvedMonterrey, FY2025: 932 approvedGuadalajara, FY2017: 405 approvedGuadalajara, FY2018: 757 approvedGuadalajara, FY2019: 1,171 approvedGuadalajara, FY2020: 568 approvedGuadalajara, FY2021: 545 approvedGuadalajara, FY2022: 850 approvedGuadalajara, FY2023: 772 approvedGuadalajara, FY2024: 624 approvedGuadalajara, FY2025: 837 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2017: 190 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2018: 300 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2019: 424 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2020: 250 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2021: 115 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2022: 307 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2023: 238 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2024: 232 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2025: 244 approvedTijuana, FY2017: 203 approvedTijuana, FY2018: 311 approvedTijuana, FY2019: 462 approvedTijuana, FY2020: 161 approvedTijuana, FY2021: 110 approvedTijuana, FY2022: 218 approvedTijuana, FY2023: 153 approvedTijuana, FY2024: 209 approvedTijuana, FY2025: 246 approvedMerida, FY2017: 63 approvedMerida, FY2018: 117 approvedMerida, FY2019: 205 approvedMerida, FY2020: 123 approvedMerida, FY2021: 81 approvedMerida, FY2022: 163 approvedMerida, FY2023: 85 approvedMerida, FY2024: 134 approvedMerida, FY2025: 81 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25

Showing the 6 largest posts of 10.

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When L-1 visas are approved in Mexico

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

385
278
306
278
316
355
362
350
290
282
258
357
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-506530475152329364341296
Feb-311292368108326279260239
Mar424357383229223354321274315
Apr3413823364300397261265289
May40939540022309388351348323
Jun51748343618446427355320413
Jul5555305704439407239345363
Aug46951756010281453303328333
Sep31032935726398355262303299
Oct34738041343285316242292-
Nov25132633277254310222286-
Dec543480519214330340251362-

Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas ApprovedChange on YearRelative to peak
FY20254,178▲8.1%
FY20243,866▼5.6%
FY20234,097▼15.8%
FY20224,866▲43.8%
FY20213,385▼1.7%
FY20203,445▼48.1%
FY20196,639▲12.7%
FY20185,889▲67.2%
FY20173,523—

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 L-1 visas in Mexico?
There is no published approval rate for L-1 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 L-1 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 L-1 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 L-1 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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