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O-1 Visa Approvals at Mexico-city Consulate

How many O-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.

0147294440587Visas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 288 approved288FY17FY2018: 488 approved488FY18FY2019: 471 approved471FY19FY2020: 326 approved326FY20FY2021: 581 approved581FY21FY2022: 537 approved537FY22FY2023: 524 approved524FY23FY2024: 587 approved587FY24FY2025: 576 approved576FY25

576

FY2025

587

Peak (FY2024)

-1.9%

vs FY2024

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How each Mexico consulate has changed

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

Mexico CityMonterreyGuadalajaraTijuanaHermosilloMerida
0147294440587Visas approvedFiscal yearMexico City, FY2017: 288 approvedMexico City, FY2018: 488 approvedMexico City, FY2019: 471 approvedMexico City, FY2020: 326 approvedMexico City, FY2021: 581 approvedMexico City, FY2022: 537 approvedMexico City, FY2023: 524 approvedMexico City, FY2024: 587 approvedMexico City, FY2025: 576 approvedMonterrey, FY2017: 39 approvedMonterrey, FY2018: 51 approvedMonterrey, FY2019: 57 approvedMonterrey, FY2020: 53 approvedMonterrey, FY2021: 208 approvedMonterrey, FY2022: 233 approvedMonterrey, FY2023: 112 approvedMonterrey, FY2024: 130 approvedMonterrey, FY2025: 130 approvedGuadalajara, FY2017: 45 approvedGuadalajara, FY2018: 74 approvedGuadalajara, FY2019: 107 approvedGuadalajara, FY2020: 50 approvedGuadalajara, FY2021: 97 approvedGuadalajara, FY2022: 116 approvedGuadalajara, FY2023: 183 approvedGuadalajara, FY2024: 141 approvedGuadalajara, FY2025: 158 approvedTijuana, FY2017: 29 approvedTijuana, FY2018: 45 approvedTijuana, FY2019: 56 approvedTijuana, FY2020: 32 approvedTijuana, FY2021: 34 approvedTijuana, FY2022: 60 approvedTijuana, FY2023: 89 approvedTijuana, FY2024: 53 approvedTijuana, FY2025: 52 approvedHermosillo, FY2017: 12 approvedHermosillo, FY2018: 13 approvedHermosillo, FY2019: 54 approvedHermosillo, FY2020: 19 approvedHermosillo, FY2021: 24 approvedHermosillo, FY2022: 40 approvedHermosillo, FY2023: 39 approvedHermosillo, FY2024: 56 approvedHermosillo, FY2025: 47 approvedMerida, FY2017: 7 approvedMerida, FY2018: 8 approvedMerida, FY2019: 24 approvedMerida, FY2020: 8 approvedMerida, FY2021: 32 approvedMerida, FY2022: 32 approvedMerida, FY2023: 58 approvedMerida, FY2024: 40 approvedMerida, FY2025: 33 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25

Showing the 6 largest posts of 10.

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

Average approvals per calendar month across 6 complete years. Busiest month is Aug, quietest is Dec.

45
38
45
48
49
45
47
55
46
44
37
33
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-5547403039366263
Feb-3133322555325355
Mar563531236539415654
Apr38503115662543762
May394032-6147624938
Jun35403494142506140
Jul424044383950535541
Aug495751385258575241
Sep293343445660384436
Oct3247394039355447-
Nov2838356429393841-
Dec4740275217272658-
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Frequently Asked Questions

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