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L2 Visa Approvals in Mexico

How many L2 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.

02K4K6K8KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 4,242 approved4KFY17FY2018: 6,721 approved7KFY18FY2019: 7,559 approved8KFY19FY2020: 3,606 approved4KFY20FY2021: 3,522 approved4KFY21FY2022: 5,949 approved6KFY22FY2023: 4,743 approved5KFY23FY2024: 4,302 approved4KFY24FY2025: 4,721 approved5KFY25

4,721

FY2025

7,559

Peak (FY2019)

+9.7%

vs FY2024

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How Mexico compares for L2 visas

Against every country that received a L2 visa in FY2025.

#4

of 154 countries

4,388

Approved in FY2025

5.7%

Of the world total

76,953

Issued worldwide

Fewest (154th)Most (1st)
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Which consulate in Mexico approves the most

L2 visas issued at each post in FY2025, as a share of the 4,721 issued across Mexico.

  • Mexico City1,62034.3%
  • Monterrey1,11023.5%
  • Guadalajara1,02421.7%
  • Ciudad Juarez2695.7%
  • Tijuana2264.8%
  • Hermosillo1763.7%
  • Merida901.9%
  • Matamoros891.9%
  • Nogales871.8%
  • Nuevo Laredo300.6%

How each Mexico consulate has changed

L2 visas approved per fiscal year, by post. The share chart shows who is largest today; this shows who is rising.

Mexico CityMonterreyGuadalajaraCiudad JuarezTijuanaMerida
07812K2K3KVisas approvedFiscal yearMexico City, FY2017: 1,953 approvedMexico City, FY2018: 3,125 approvedMexico City, FY2019: 2,813 approvedMexico City, FY2020: 1,116 approvedMexico City, FY2021: 1,704 approvedMexico City, FY2022: 2,039 approvedMexico City, FY2023: 1,624 approvedMexico City, FY2024: 1,666 approvedMexico City, FY2025: 1,620 approvedMonterrey, FY2017: 945 approvedMonterrey, FY2018: 1,200 approvedMonterrey, FY2019: 1,047 approvedMonterrey, FY2020: 822 approvedMonterrey, FY2021: 698 approvedMonterrey, FY2022: 1,505 approvedMonterrey, FY2023: 1,314 approvedMonterrey, FY2024: 947 approvedMonterrey, FY2025: 1,110 approvedGuadalajara, FY2017: 527 approvedGuadalajara, FY2018: 988 approvedGuadalajara, FY2019: 1,419 approvedGuadalajara, FY2020: 599 approvedGuadalajara, FY2021: 611 approvedGuadalajara, FY2022: 1,114 approvedGuadalajara, FY2023: 963 approvedGuadalajara, FY2024: 788 approvedGuadalajara, FY2025: 1,024 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2017: 207 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2018: 329 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2019: 538 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2020: 323 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2021: 108 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2022: 384 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2023: 299 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2024: 269 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2025: 269 approvedTijuana, FY2017: 212 approvedTijuana, FY2018: 368 approvedTijuana, FY2019: 580 approvedTijuana, FY2020: 175 approvedTijuana, FY2021: 94 approvedTijuana, FY2022: 170 approvedTijuana, FY2023: 111 approvedTijuana, FY2024: 144 approvedTijuana, FY2025: 226 approvedMerida, FY2017: 83 approvedMerida, FY2018: 148 approvedMerida, FY2019: 296 approvedMerida, FY2020: 192 approvedMerida, FY2021: 93 approvedMerida, FY2022: 209 approvedMerida, FY2023: 107 approvedMerida, FY2024: 169 approvedMerida, FY2025: 90 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25

Showing the 6 largest posts of 10.

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When L2 visas are approved in Mexico

Average approvals per calendar month across 4 complete years. Busiest month is Jul, quietest is Nov.

489
311
369
327
376
563
633
536
312
334
304
510
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-570581528156-473331345
Feb-297297402115400337311274
Mar469412411278244483336317353
Apr3713903474362478294276334
May4053814128-461357353398
Jun79970363023562638482436554
Jul88883293610577621300465486
Aug59568271615386576400344331
Sep285310340-438391281315301
Oct31836936539293386289314-
Nov27233039587268388229261-
Dec737630693239-419281437-

Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas ApprovedChange on YearRelative to peak
FY20254,721▲9.7%
FY20244,302▼9.3%
FY20234,743▼20.3%
FY20225,949▲68.9%
FY20213,522▼2.3%
FY20203,606▼52.3%
FY20197,559▲12.5%
FY20186,721▲58.4%
FY20174,242—

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 L2 visas in Mexico?
There is no published approval rate for L2 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 L2 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 L2 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 L2 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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