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M1 Visa Approvals in Mexico

How many M1 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.

091182272363Visas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 130 approved130FY17FY2018: 210 approved210FY18FY2019: 254 approved254FY19FY2020: 146 approved146FY20FY2021: 232 approved232FY21FY2022: 236 approved236FY22FY2023: 281 approved281FY23FY2024: 363 approved363FY24FY2025: 307 approved307FY25

307

FY2025

363

Peak (FY2024)

-15.4%

vs FY2024

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How Mexico compares for M1 visas

Against every country that received a M1 visa in FY2025.

#7

of 147 countries

307

Approved in FY2025

5.1%

Of the world total

6,008

Issued worldwide

Fewest (147th)Most (1st)
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Which consulate in Mexico approves the most

M1 visas issued at each post in FY2025, as a share of the 309 issued across Mexico.

  • Mexico City13644.0%
  • Monterrey6019.4%
  • Guadalajara5517.8%
  • Merida165.2%
  • Tijuana134.2%
  • Nuevo Laredo103.2%
  • Hermosillo92.9%
  • Ciudad Juarez61.9%
  • Matamoros20.6%
  • Nogales20.6%

How each Mexico consulate has changed

M1 visas approved per fiscal year, by post. The share chart shows who is largest today; this shows who is rising.

Mexico CityMonterreyGuadalajaraMeridaTijuanaCiudad Juarez
04590135180Visas approvedFiscal yearMexico City, FY2017: 70 approvedMexico City, FY2018: 92 approvedMexico City, FY2019: 136 approvedMexico City, FY2020: 75 approvedMexico City, FY2021: 128 approvedMexico City, FY2022: 122 approvedMexico City, FY2023: 134 approvedMexico City, FY2024: 180 approvedMexico City, FY2025: 136 approvedMonterrey, FY2017: 16 approvedMonterrey, FY2018: 43 approvedMonterrey, FY2019: 33 approvedMonterrey, FY2020: 26 approvedMonterrey, FY2021: 38 approvedMonterrey, FY2022: 49 approvedMonterrey, FY2023: 43 approvedMonterrey, FY2024: 79 approvedMonterrey, FY2025: 60 approvedGuadalajara, FY2017: 20 approvedGuadalajara, FY2018: 30 approvedGuadalajara, FY2019: 34 approvedGuadalajara, FY2020: 28 approvedGuadalajara, FY2021: 44 approvedGuadalajara, FY2022: 34 approvedGuadalajara, FY2023: 52 approvedGuadalajara, FY2024: 53 approvedGuadalajara, FY2025: 55 approvedMerida, FY2017: 6 approvedMerida, FY2018: 11 approvedMerida, FY2019: 13 approvedMerida, FY2020: 3 approvedMerida, FY2021: 7 approvedMerida, FY2022: 10 approvedMerida, FY2023: 13 approvedMerida, FY2024: 14 approvedMerida, FY2025: 16 approvedTijuana, FY2017: 9 approvedTijuana, FY2018: 15 approvedTijuana, FY2019: 11 approvedTijuana, FY2020: 4 approvedTijuana, FY2021: 4 approvedTijuana, FY2022: 6 approvedTijuana, FY2023: 15 approvedTijuana, FY2024: 10 approvedTijuana, FY2025: 13 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2017: 4 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2018: 6 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2019: 5 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2020: 1 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2021: 8 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2022: 7 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2023: 10 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2024: 10 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2025: 6 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25

Showing the 6 largest posts of 10.

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When M1 visas are approved in Mexico

Average approvals per calendar month across 4 complete years. Busiest month is Aug, quietest is Mar.

22
14
13
18
29
25
30
37
28
23
14
18
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-12293527-143120
Feb-515121413112417
Mar10121061012161530
Apr121224-201492620
May1120302-17264142
Jun262025-2536272928
Jul272124-2025383525
Aug314032363139383636
Sep91912-3317404037
Oct2014182214173921-
Nov91441118262514-
Dec14123011-111417-

Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas ApprovedChange on YearRelative to peak
FY2025307▼15.4%
FY2024363▲29.2%
FY2023281▲19.1%
FY2022236▲1.7%
FY2021232▲58.9%
FY2020146▼42.5%
FY2019254▲21.0%
FY2018210▲61.5%
FY2017130—

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 M1 visas in Mexico?
There is no published approval rate for M1 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 M1 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 M1 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 M1 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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