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L-1 Visa Approvals at Mexico-city Consulate

How many L-1 visas the Mexico-city 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: Mexico-city, 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.

07271K2K3KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 1,687 approved2KFY17FY2018: 2,909 approved3KFY18FY2019: 2,726 approved3KFY19FY2020: 1,101 approved1KFY20FY2021: 1,710 approved2KFY21FY2022: 1,762 approved2KFY22FY2023: 1,512 approved2KFY23FY2024: 1,509 approved2KFY24FY2025: 1,578 approved2KFY25

1,578

FY2025

2,909

Peak (FY2018)

+4.6%

vs FY2024

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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.

When L-1 visas are approved in Mexico-city, Mexico

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

175
156
170
153
168
171
162
162
138
130
124
146
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.

Monthly Visa Issuance Data

Month201720182019202020212022202320242025
Jan-29425419050144134160122
Feb-20718024971159117112114
Mar264226251140180123152117146
Apr1741932062253171118131130
May2322322063240183154158129
Jun2912972098216186141140163
Jul266313245123613083127122
Aug269321246894189134139122
Sep19120915426187147114130146
Oct19424016825107131120119-
Nov1442401453811112084133-
Dec27929516112011211491132-
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for L-1 visas at Mexico-city Consulate in Mexico?
No approval rate is published for L-1 visas at Mexico-city, 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 Mexico-city.
What factors affect L-1 visa approval at Mexico-city 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 L-1 visa at Mexico-city 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 Mexico-city 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 L-1 visa interview at a different consulate or in another country?
Yes, in many cases you can schedule your L-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.

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