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P1 Visa Approvals in Mexico

How many P1 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.

02K3K5K6KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 2,386 approved2KFY17FY2018: 4,465 approved4KFY18FY2019: 4,030 approved4KFY19FY2020: 1,842 approved2KFY20FY2021: 3,390 approved3KFY21FY2022: 5,056 approved5KFY22FY2023: 5,851 approved6KFY23FY2024: 6,293 approved6KFY24FY2025: 5,144 approved5KFY25

5,144

FY2025

6,293

Peak (FY2024)

-18.3%

vs FY2024

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How Mexico compares for P1 visas

Against every country that received a P1 visa in FY2025.

#1

of 138 countries

5,189

Approved in FY2025

22.3%

Of the world total

23,242

Issued worldwide

Fewest (138th)Most (1st)
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Which consulate in Mexico approves the most

P1 visas issued at each post in FY2025, as a share of the 5,144 issued across Mexico.

  • Mexico City1,64732.0%
  • Hermosillo1,30125.3%
  • Guadalajara95218.5%
  • Monterrey83716.3%
  • Ciudad Juarez1402.7%
  • Tijuana901.7%
  • Matamoros871.7%
  • Nuevo Laredo410.8%
  • Merida350.7%
  • Nogales140.3%

How each Mexico consulate has changed

P1 visas approved per fiscal year, by post. The share chart shows who is largest today; this shows who is rising.

Mexico CityHermosilloGuadalajaraMonterreyNuevo LaredoMatamoros
05701K2K2KVisas approvedFiscal yearMexico City, FY2017: 817 approvedMexico City, FY2018: 1,501 approvedMexico City, FY2019: 1,146 approvedMexico City, FY2020: 611 approvedMexico City, FY2021: 1,354 approvedMexico City, FY2022: 1,764 approvedMexico City, FY2023: 1,878 approvedMexico City, FY2024: 2,280 approvedMexico City, FY2025: 1,647 approvedHermosillo, FY2017: 419 approvedHermosillo, FY2018: 777 approvedHermosillo, FY2019: 1,104 approvedHermosillo, FY2020: 531 approvedHermosillo, FY2021: 610 approvedHermosillo, FY2022: 855 approvedHermosillo, FY2023: 1,088 approvedHermosillo, FY2024: 1,387 approvedHermosillo, FY2025: 1,301 approvedGuadalajara, FY2017: 408 approvedGuadalajara, FY2018: 570 approvedGuadalajara, FY2019: 447 approvedGuadalajara, FY2020: 157 approvedGuadalajara, FY2021: 728 approvedGuadalajara, FY2022: 1,068 approvedGuadalajara, FY2023: 1,394 approvedGuadalajara, FY2024: 1,226 approvedGuadalajara, FY2025: 952 approvedMonterrey, FY2017: 253 approvedMonterrey, FY2018: 397 approvedMonterrey, FY2019: 162 approvedMonterrey, FY2020: 133 approvedMonterrey, FY2021: 420 approvedMonterrey, FY2022: 858 approvedMonterrey, FY2023: 921 approvedMonterrey, FY2024: 929 approvedMonterrey, FY2025: 837 approvedNuevo Laredo, FY2017: 172 approvedNuevo Laredo, FY2018: 472 approvedNuevo Laredo, FY2019: 387 approvedNuevo Laredo, FY2020: 91 approvedNuevo Laredo, FY2021: 88 approvedNuevo Laredo, FY2022: 135 approvedNuevo Laredo, FY2023: 146 approvedNuevo Laredo, FY2024: 64 approvedNuevo Laredo, FY2025: 41 approvedMatamoros, FY2017: 72 approvedMatamoros, FY2018: 259 approvedMatamoros, FY2019: 407 approvedMatamoros, FY2020: 151 approvedMatamoros, FY2021: 26 approvedMatamoros, FY2022: 112 approvedMatamoros, FY2023: 47 approvedMatamoros, FY2024: 52 approvedMatamoros, FY2025: 87 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25

Showing the 6 largest posts of 10.

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When P1 visas are approved in Mexico

Average approvals per calendar month across 4 complete years. Busiest month is Jan, quietest is Dec.

524
510
399
496
409
462
339
467
378
413
314
254
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-381531572147-621562630
Feb-456530357205574539514461
Mar351334293222296408626343589
Apr20240538914268355445746426
May3954022804-328390562378
Jun3433082846354456680576315
Jul3322721533481505459470403
Aug3613233988401470571575424
Sep296323230-388577406553309
Oct314370213164362469580489-
Nov249180192320307367469416-
Dec269201140281-192326349-

Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas ApprovedChange on YearRelative to peak
FY20255,144▼18.3%
FY20246,293▲7.6%
FY20235,851▲15.7%
FY20225,056▲49.1%
FY20213,390▲84.0%
FY20201,842▼54.3%
FY20194,030▼9.7%
FY20184,465▲87.1%
FY20172,386—

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 P1 visas in Mexico?
There is no published approval rate for P1 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 P1 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 P1 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 P1 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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