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H-1B visa

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H-1B visa

The H-1B is a classification of non-immigrant visa in the United States that allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations, as well as fashion models, or persons who are engaged in Department of Defense projects who meet certain conditions. The regulation and implementation of visa programs are carried out by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), an agency within the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Foreign nationals may have H-1B status while present in the United States, and may or may not have a physical H-1B visa stamp. INA section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b), codified at 8 USC 1184 (i)(1) defines "specialty occupation" as an occupation that requires

(A) theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge, and (B) attainment of a bachelor's degree or higher degree in the specific specialty (or its equivalent) as a minimum for entry into the occupation in the United States. [1] H-1B visa status holders typically have an initial three-year stay in the U.S. They are entitled to a maximum of six years of physical presence in H-1B status. After reaching certain milestones in the green card process, H-1B status can be extended beyond the six-year maximum. The number of initial H-1B visas issued each fiscal year is capped at 65,000, with an additional 20,000 visas available for individuals who have earned a master's degree or higher from a U.S. institution, for a total of 85,000. Some employers are exempt from this cap. Sponsorship by an employer is required for applicants. In 2019, the USCIS estimated there were 583,420 foreign nationals on H-1B visas in the United States. Between 1991 and 2022, the number of H-1B visas issued quadrupled. 265,777 H-1B visas were approved in 2022, the second-largest category of visa in terms of the number of foreign workers after the 310,676 H-2A visas issued to temporary, seasonal, agriculture workers. H-1B visas have been politically controversial, with various actors seeking to expand or restrict the visa program. Studies have shown H-1B visas can lead to lower wages for competing workers, but that H-1B visas have had welfare-improving effects for Americans, leading to significant overall wage gains, lower consumer prices, greater innovation, and greater total factor productivity growth. In 2025, the Trump administration imposed a $100,000 fee for filing for an H-1B visa starting September 2025 with exemptions for change of status, including those who are currently in US on F1 OPT.

Infobox

Type
Non-immigrant work visa
Purpose
Employment of foreign workers in specialty occupations
Enacted
Immigration Act of 1990; roots in H-1 visa from Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952; modified by American Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act of 2000 (AC21) and subsequent legislation
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree or higher in specific specialty Job offer for a specialty occupation Employer sponsorship
Duration
Initially up to 3 years, extendable to 6 years; further extensions possible under certain conditions (e.g., pending green card applications)
Annual cap (limit)
New visas/statuses: 65,000 regular cap 20,000 additional for U.S. advanced degree holders 1,401 for Chilean nationals (H-1B1) 5,400 for Singapore nationals (H-1B1) Certain employers are cap-exempt, e.g., higher education institutions, nonprofit research organizations Extensions/renewals are not capped
Application Process
(Initial, cap-subject) Employer submits electronic registration for H-1B lottery (implemented in 2020) (Initial, cap-subject) Registration by an employer for a foreign worker is selected (All) Employer files Labor Condition Application (LCA) with Department of Labor to obtain certified LCA Employer submits Form I-129 and supporting documentation to USCIS Beneficiary is granted change of status (in U.S.) or uses approval to apply for visa at U.S. embassy/consulate (if abroad; Canadian passport holders do not require visa)
Dependents
Spouse and unmarried children under 21 eligible for H-4 visas
Work Authorization
H-1B holder: Allowed to work for sponsoring employer H-4 dependents: Eligible if H-1B spouse has approved I-140 immigrant petition or H-1B status beyond 6 years under AC21
Dual Intent
Allowed (can pursue permanent residency)
Oversight
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Tables

USCIS, H-1B Benefit Fraud and Compliance Assessment (2008)[227] · Criticism › Fraud
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Beneficiary Education Level
Bachelor's Degree
Violation Rate
31%
% of Sample
43%
Total Cases
106
Graduate Degree
Graduate Degree
Beneficiary Education Level
Graduate Degree
Violation Rate
13%
% of Sample
57%
Total Cases
140
Beneficiary Education Level
Violation Rate
% of Sample
Total Cases
Bachelor's Degree
31%
43%
106
Graduate Degree
13%
57%
140
USCIS, H-1B Benefit Fraud & Compliance Assessment (2008)[227] · Criticism › Fraud
Architecture, Engineering, and Surveying
Architecture, Engineering, and Surveying
Reported Occupations
Architecture, Engineering, and Surveying
Violation Rate
8%
% of Sample
15%
Total Cases
36
Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Reported Occupations
Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Violation Rate
0%
% of Sample
1%
Total Cases
3
Computer Professionals
Computer Professionals
Reported Occupations
Computer Professionals
Violation Rate
27%
% of Sample
42%
Total Cases
104
Life Sciences
Life Sciences
Reported Occupations
Life Sciences
Violation Rate
0%
% of Sample
4%
Total Cases
11
Social Sciences
Social Sciences
Reported Occupations
Social Sciences
Violation Rate
0%
% of Sample
<1%
Total Cases
1
Medicine and Health
Medicine and Health
Reported Occupations
Medicine and Health
Violation Rate
10%
% of Sample
4%
Total Cases
10
Education
Education
Reported Occupations
Education
Violation Rate
9%
% of Sample
13%
Total Cases
33
Law
Law
Reported Occupations
Law
Violation Rate
0%
% of Sample
<1%
Total Cases
1
Writing
Writing
Reported Occupations
Writing
Violation Rate
0%
% of Sample
<1%
Total Cases
1
Art
Art
Reported Occupations
Art
Violation Rate
29%
% of Sample
3%
Total Cases
7
Accounting, Human Resources, Sales, Advertising, and Business Analysts
Accounting, Human Resources, Sales, Advertising, and Business Analysts
Reported Occupations
Accounting, Human Resources, Sales, Advertising, and Business Analysts
Violation Rate
42%
% of Sample
11%
Total Cases
26
Managerial
Managerial
Reported Occupations
Managerial
Violation Rate
33%
% of Sample
4%
Total Cases
9
Miscellaneous Professions
Miscellaneous Professions
Reported Occupations
Miscellaneous Professions
Violation Rate
0%
% of Sample
2%
Total Cases
4
Reported Occupations
Violation Rate
% of Sample
Total Cases
Architecture, Engineering, and Surveying
8%
15%
36
Mathematics and Physical Sciences
0%
1%
3
Computer Professionals
27%
42%
104
Life Sciences
0%
4%
11
Social Sciences
0%
<1%
1
Medicine and Health
10%
4%
10
Education
9%
13%
33
Law
0%
<1%
1
Writing
0%
<1%
1
Art
29%
3%
7
Accounting, Human Resources, Sales, Advertising, and Business Analysts
42%
11%
26
Managerial
33%
4%
9
Miscellaneous Professions
0%
2%
4
H-1B Applications Approved by Fiscal Year · H-1B visa tables and charts › Approved H-1B applications
2000
2000
Fiscal Year
2000
Initial employment approvals
136,787
Continuing employment approvals
120,853
Total
257,640
2001
2001
Fiscal Year
2001
Initial employment approvals
201,079
Continuing employment approvals
130,127
Total
331,206
2002
2002
Fiscal Year
2002
Initial employment approvals
103,584
Continuing employment approvals
93,953
Total
197,537
2003
2003
Fiscal Year
2003
Initial employment approvals
105,314
Continuing employment approvals
112,026
Total
217,340
2004
2004
Fiscal Year
2004
Initial employment approvals
130,497
Continuing employment approvals
156,921
Total
287,418
2005
2005
Fiscal Year
2005
Initial employment approvals
116,927
Continuing employment approvals
150,204
Total
267,131
2006
2006
Fiscal Year
2006
Initial employment approvals
109,614
Continuing employment approvals
161,367
Total
270,981
2007
2007
Fiscal Year
2007
Initial employment approvals
120,031
Continuing employment approvals
161,413
Total
281,444
2008
2008
Fiscal Year
2008
Initial employment approvals
109,335
Continuing employment approvals
166,917
Total
276,252
2009
2009
Fiscal Year
2009
Initial employment approvals
86,300
Continuing employment approvals
127,971
Total
214,271
2010
2010
Fiscal Year
2010
Initial employment approvals
76,627
Continuing employment approvals
116,363
Total
192,990
2011
2011
Fiscal Year
2011
Initial employment approvals
106,445
Continuing employment approvals
163,208
Total
269,653
2012
2012
Fiscal Year
2012
Initial employment approvals
136,890
Continuing employment approvals
125,679
Total
262,569
2013
2013
Fiscal Year
2013
Initial employment approvals
128,291
Continuing employment approvals
158,482
Total
286,773
2014
2014
Fiscal Year
2014
Initial employment approvals
124,326
Continuing employment approvals
191,531
Total
315,857
2015
2015
Fiscal Year
2015
Initial employment approvals
113,605
Continuing employment approvals
161,714
Total
275,317
2016
2016
Fiscal Year
2016
Initial employment approvals
114,504
Continuing employment approvals
230,759
Total
345,262
2017
2017
Fiscal Year
2017
Initial employment approvals
108,101
Continuing employment approvals
257,581
Total
365,682
2018
2018
Fiscal Year
2018
Initial employment approvals
93,615
Continuing employment approvals
238,743
Total
332,358
2019
2019
Fiscal Year
2019
Initial employment approvals
138,297
Continuing employment approvals
249,476
Total
388,403
2020
2020
Fiscal Year
2020
Initial employment approvals
122,886
Continuing employment approvals
303,824
Total
426,710
2021
2021
Fiscal Year
2021
Initial employment approvals
123,414
Continuing employment approvals
283,657
Total
407,071
2022
2022
Fiscal Year
2022
Initial employment approvals
132,429
Continuing employment approvals
309,614
Total
442,043
2023
2023
Fiscal Year
2023
Initial employment approvals
118,948
Continuing employment approvals
267,370
Total
386,318
Fiscal Year
Initial employment approvals
Continuing employment approvals
Total
2000
136,787
120,853
257,640
2001
201,079
130,127
331,206
2002
103,584
93,953
197,537
2003
105,314
112,026
217,340
2004
130,497
156,921
287,418
2005
116,927
150,204
267,131
2006
109,614
161,367
270,981
2007
120,031
161,413
281,444
2008
109,335
166,917
276,252
2009
86,300
127,971
214,271
2010
76,627
116,363
192,990
2011
106,445
163,208
269,653
2012
136,890
125,679
262,569
2013
128,291
158,482
286,773
2014
124,326
191,531
315,857
2015
113,605
161,714
275,317
2016
114,504
230,759
345,262
2017
108,101
257,581
365,682
2018
93,615
238,743
332,358
2019
138,297
249,476
388,403
2020
122,886
303,824
426,710
2021
123,414
283,657
407,071
2022
132,429
309,614
442,043
2023
118,948
267,370
386,318
H-1B Applications Approved by Education or Equivalent · H-1B visa tables and charts › Approved H-1B applications
2000
2000
Fiscal Year
2000
No High School Diploma
554
Only High School Diploma
288
Less Than 1 year of College
158
1+ years of College
1,290
Equivalent of Associate's
696
Total Less Than Bachelor's Degree
2,986
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
130,304
2001
2001
Fiscal Year
2001
No High School Diploma
247
Only High School Diploma
895
Less Than 1 year of College
284
1+ years of College
1,376
Equivalent of Associate's
1,181
Total Less Than Bachelor's Degree
3,983
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
157,660
2002
2002
Fiscal Year
2002
No High School Diploma
169
Only High School Diploma
806
Less Than 1 year of College
189
1+ years of College
849
Equivalent of Associate's
642
Total Less Than Bachelor's Degree
2,655
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
115,697
2003
2003
Fiscal Year
2003
No High School Diploma
148
Only High School Diploma
822
Less Than 1 year of College
122
1+ years of College
623
Equivalent of Associate's
534
Total Less Than Bachelor's Degree
2,249
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
104,947
2004
2004
Fiscal Year
2004
No High School Diploma
123
Only High School Diploma
690
Less Than 1 year of College
137
1+ years of College
421
Equivalent of Associate's
432
Total Less Than Bachelor's Degree
1,803
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
137,162
2005
2005
Fiscal Year
2005
No High School Diploma
107
Only High School Diploma
440
Less Than 1 year of College
77
1+ years of College
358
Equivalent of Associate's
363
Total Less Than Bachelor's Degree
1,345
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
122,754
2006
2006
Fiscal Year
2006
No High School Diploma
96
Only High School Diploma
392
Less Than 1 year of College
54
1+ years of College
195
Equivalent of Associate's
177
Total Less Than Bachelor's Degree
914
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
134,507
2007
2007
Fiscal Year
2007
No High School Diploma
72
Only High School Diploma
374
Less Than 1 year of College
42
1+ years of College
210
Equivalent of Associate's
215
Total Less Than Bachelor's Degree
913
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
153,140
2008
2008
Fiscal Year
2008
No High School Diploma
80
Only High School Diploma
174
Less Than 1 year of College
19
1+ years of College
175
Equivalent of Associate's
195
Total Less Than Bachelor's Degree
643
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
128,821
2009
2009
Fiscal Year
2009
No High School Diploma
108
Only High School Diploma
190
Less Than 1 year of College
33
1+ years of College
236
Equivalent of Associate's
262
Total Less Than Bachelor's Degree
829
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
109,538
2010
2010
Fiscal Year
2010
No High School Diploma
140
Only High School Diploma
201
Less Than 1 year of College
24
1+ years of College
213
Equivalent of Associate's
161
Total Less Than Bachelor's Degree
739
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
116,670
2011
2011
Fiscal Year
2011
No High School Diploma
373
Only High School Diploma
500
Less Than 1 year of College
44
1+ years of College
255
Equivalent of Associate's
170
Total Less Than Bachelor's Degree
1,342
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
127,792
2012
2012
Fiscal Year
2012
No High School Diploma
108
Only High School Diploma
220
Less Than 1 year of College
35
1+ years of College
259
Equivalent of Associate's
174
Total Less Than Bachelor's Degree
796
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
134,734
2013
2013
Fiscal Year
2013
No High School Diploma
68
Only High School Diploma
148
Less Than 1 year of College
15
1+ years of College
162
Equivalent of Associate's
121
Total Less Than Bachelor's Degree
514
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
152,709
2014
2014
Fiscal Year
2014
No High School Diploma
32
Only High School Diploma
133
Less Than 1 year of College
18
1+ years of College
133
Equivalent of Associate's
88
Total Less Than Bachelor's Degree
404
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
160,965
2015
2015
Fiscal Year
2015
No High School Diploma
52
Only High School Diploma
148
Less Than 1 year of College
25
1+ years of College
232
Equivalent of Associate's
189
Total Less Than Bachelor's Degree
646
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
172,102
2016
2016
Fiscal Year
2016
No High School Diploma
53
Only High School Diploma
128
Less Than 1 year of College
28
1+ years of College
220
Equivalent of Associate's
209
Total Less Than Bachelor's Degree
638
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
179,419
2017
2017
Fiscal Year
2017
No High School Diploma
30
Only High School Diploma
107
Less Than 1 year of College
17
1+ years of College
173
Equivalent of Associate's
171
Total Less Than Bachelor's Degree
498
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
178,551[failed verification]
2018
2018
Fiscal Year
2018
No High School Diploma
18
Only High School Diploma
90
Less Than 1 year of College
9
1+ years of College
127
Equivalent of Associate's
127
Total Less Than Bachelor's Degree
371
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
321,182
2019
2019
Fiscal Year
2019
No High School Diploma
23
Only High School Diploma
80
Less Than 1 year of College
10
1+ years of College
132
Equivalent of Associate's
113
Total Less Than Bachelor's Degree
358
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
375,283
2020
2020
Fiscal Year
2020
Total Less Than Bachelor's Degree
329
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
413,401
2021
2021
Fiscal Year
2021
Total Less Than Bachelor's Degree
289
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
395,126
2022
2022
Fiscal Year
2022
Total Less Than Bachelor's Degree
315
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
311,395
2023
2023
Fiscal Year
2023
Total Less Than Bachelor's Degree
293
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
247,530
Fiscal Year
No High School Diploma
Only High School Diploma
Less Than 1 year of College
1+ years of College
Equivalent of Associate's
Total Less Than Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
2000
554
288
158
1,290
696
2,986
130,304
2001
247
895
284
1,376
1,181
3,983
157,660
2002
169
806
189
849
642
2,655
115,697
2003
148
822
122
623
534
2,249
104,947
2004
123
690
137
421
432
1,803
137,162
2005
107
440
77
358
363
1,345
122,754
2006
96
392
54
195
177
914
134,507
2007
72
374
42
210
215
913
153,140
2008
80
174
19
175
195
643
128,821
2009
108
190
33
236
262
829
109,538
2010
140
201
24
213
161
739
116,670
2011
373
500
44
255
170
1,342
127,792
2012
108
220
35
259
174
796
134,734
2013
68
148
15
162
121
514
152,709
2014
32
133
18
133
88
404
160,965
2015
52
148
25
232
189
646
172,102
2016
53
128
28
220
209
638
179,419
2017
30
107
17
173
171
498
178,551[failed verification]
2018
18
90
9
127
127
371
321,182
2019
23
80
10
132
113
358
375,283
2020
329
413,401
2021
289
395,126
2022
315
311,395
2023
293
247,530
New and initial H-1B and H-1B1 visas issued by the U.S. Department of State through consular offices[255][256] · H-1B visa tables and charts › H-1B visas issued per year
1990
1990
Fiscal Year
1990
H-1B
794
H-1B1
n/a
Total
794
1991
1991
Fiscal Year
1991
H-1B
51,882
H-1B1
n/a
Total
51,882
1992
1992
Fiscal Year
1992
H-1B
44,290
H-1B1
n/a
Total
44,290
1993
1993
Fiscal Year
1993
H-1B
35,818
H-1B1
n/a
Total
35,818
1994
1994
Fiscal Year
1994
H-1B
42,843
H-1B1
n/a
Total
42,843
1995
1995
Fiscal Year
1995
H-1B
51,832
H-1B1
n/a
Total
51,832
1996
1996
Fiscal Year
1996
H-1B
58,327
H-1B1
n/a
Total
58,327
1997
1997
Fiscal Year
1997
H-1B
80,547
H-1B1
n/a
Total
80,547
1998
1998
Fiscal Year
1998
H-1B
91,360
H-1B1
n/a
Total
91,360
1999
1999
Fiscal Year
1999
H-1B
116,513
H-1B1
n/a
Total
116,513
2000
2000
Fiscal Year
2000
H-1B
133,290
H-1B1
n/a
Total
133,290
2001
2001
Fiscal Year
2001
H-1B
161,643
H-1B1
n/a
Total
161,643
2002
2002
Fiscal Year
2002
H-1B
118,352
H-1B1
n/a
Total
118,352
2003
2003
Fiscal Year
2003
H-1B
107,196
H-1B1
n/a
Total
107,196
2004
2004
Fiscal Year
2004
H-1B
138,965
H-1B1
72
Total
139,037
2005
2005
Fiscal Year
2005
H-1B
124,099
H-1B1
275
Total
124,374
2006
2006
Fiscal Year
2006
H-1B
135,421
H-1B1
440
Total
135,861
2007
2007
Fiscal Year
2007
H-1B
154,053
H-1B1
639
Total
154,692
2008
2008
Fiscal Year
2008
H-1B
129,464
H-1B1
719
Total
130,183
2009
2009
Fiscal Year
2009
H-1B
110,367
H-1B1
621
Total
110,988
2010
2010
Fiscal Year
2010
H-1B
117,409
H-1B1
419
Total
117,828
2011
2011
Fiscal Year
2011
H-1B
129,134
H-1B1
418
Total
129,552
2012
2012
Fiscal Year
2012
H-1B
135,530
H-1B1
461
Total
135,991
2013
2013
Fiscal Year
2013
H-1B
153,223
H-1B1
571
Total
153,794
2014
2014
Fiscal Year
2014
H-1B
161,369
H-1B1
870
Total
162,239
2015
2015
Fiscal Year
2015
H-1B
172,748
H-1B1
1,051
Total
173,799
2016
2016
Fiscal Year
2016
H-1B
180,057
H-1B1
1,294
Total
181,351
2017
2017
Fiscal Year
2017
H-1B
179,049
H-1B1
1,391
Total
180,440
2018
2018
Fiscal Year
2018
H-1B
179,660
H-1B1
1,498
Total
181,158
2019
2019
Fiscal Year
2019
H-1B
188,123
H-1B1
1,724
Total
189,847
2020
2020
Fiscal Year
2020
H-1B
124,983
H-1B1
1,083
Total
126,066
2021
2021
Fiscal Year
2021
H-1B
61,569
H-1B1
1,586
Total
63,155
2022
2022
Fiscal Year
2022
H-1B
206,002
H-1B1
2,376
Total
208,378
Fiscal Year
H-1B
H-1B1
Total
1990
794
n/a
794
1991
51,882
n/a
51,882
1992
44,290
n/a
44,290
1993
35,818
n/a
35,818
1994
42,843
n/a
42,843
1995
51,832
n/a
51,832
1996
58,327
n/a
58,327
1997
80,547
n/a
80,547
1998
91,360
n/a
91,360
1999
116,513
n/a
116,513
2000
133,290
n/a
133,290
2001
161,643
n/a
161,643
2002
118,352
n/a
118,352
2003
107,196
n/a
107,196
2004
138,965
72
139,037
2005
124,099
275
124,374
2006
135,421
440
135,861
2007
154,053
639
154,692
2008
129,464
719
130,183
2009
110,367
621
110,988
2010
117,409
419
117,828
2011
129,134
418
129,552
2012
135,530
461
135,991
2013
153,223
571
153,794
2014
161,369
870
162,239
2015
172,748
1,051
173,799
2016
180,057
1,294
181,351
2017
179,049
1,391
180,440
2018
179,660
1,498
181,158
2019
188,123
1,724
189,847
2020
124,983
1,083
126,066
2021
61,569
1,586
63,155
2022
206,002
2,376
208,378
Companies receiving H-1Bs[257][258][259]
Cognizant
Cognizant
Company
Cognizant
Headquartered (City)
Teaneck
Headquartered (Country)
United States
2006
2,226
2007
962
2008
467
2009
233
2010
3,388
2011
4,222
2012
9,281
2013
9,986
2014
5,228
2015
15,680
2016
21,459
2017
28,908
Tata Consultancy Services
Tata Consultancy Services
Company
Tata Consultancy Services
Headquartered (City)
Mumbai
Headquartered (Country)
India
2006
3,046
2007
797
2008
1,539
2011
1,740
2012
7,469
2013
6,258
2014
7,149
2015
6,339
2016
11,295
2017
14,697
Infosys
Infosys
Company
Infosys
Headquartered (City)
Bangalore
Headquartered (Country)
India
2006
4,900
2007
4,559
2008
4,559
2009
440
2010
3,792
2011
3,962
2012
5,600
2013
6,298
2014
4,022
2015
8,991
2016
12,780
2017
13,408
Wipro
Wipro
Company
Wipro
Headquartered (City)
Bangalore
Headquartered (Country)
India
2006
4,002
2007
2,567
2008
2,678
2009
1,964
2010
1,521
2011
2,736
2012
4,304
2013
2,644
2014
3,246
2015
4,803
2016
6,819
2017
6,529
Deloitte
Deloitte
Company
Deloitte
Headquartered (City)
New York
Headquartered (Country)
United States
2006
1,555
2007
525
2008
413
2009
563
2010
196
2011
559
2012
1,668
2013
1,491
2015
559
2016
3,114
2017
6,027
Accenture
Accenture
Company
Accenture
Headquartered (City)
Dublin
Headquartered (Country)
Ireland
2006
637
2007
331
2008
731
2009
287
2010
506
2011
1,347
2012
4,037
2013
3,346
2014
2,376
2015
5,793
2016
6,831
2017
5,070
Tech Mahindra
Tech Mahindra
Company
Tech Mahindra
Headquartered (City)
Pune
Headquartered (Country)
India
2006
2,880
2007
1,396
2008
1,917
2009
219
2010
224
2012
1,963
2013
1,589
2014
1,850
2015
2,657
2016
3,344
2017
4,931
Amazon
Amazon
Company
Amazon
Headquartered (City)
Seattle
Headquartered (Country)
United States
2006
262
2007
81
2009
182
2013
881
2014
877
2016
2,739
2017
4,767
HCL Technologies
HCL Technologies
Company
HCL Technologies
Headquartered (City)
Noida
Headquartered (Country)
India
2006
910
2007
102
2011
1,033
2012
2,070
2013
1,766
2014
927
2015
2,776
2016
3,492
2017
4,392
Microsoft
Microsoft
Company
Microsoft
Headquartered (City)
Redmond
Headquartered (Country)
United States
2006
3,117
2007
959
2008
1,037
2009
1,318
2010
1,618
2011
947
2012
1,497
2013
1,048
2014
850
2016
3,556
2017
4,069
Capgemini
Capgemini
Company
Capgemini
Headquartered (City)
Paris
Headquartered (Country)
France
2006
309
2007
99
2013
699
2014
536
2016
3,276
2017
3,580
IBM
IBM
Company
IBM
Headquartered (City)
Armonk
Headquartered (Country)
United States
2006
1,324
2007
199
2008
381
2009
865
2010
882
2011
853
2012
1,846
2013
1,624
2014
1,513
2015
2,500
2016
3,569
2017
3,000
Ernst & Young
Ernst & Young
Company
Ernst & Young
Headquartered (City)
London
Headquartered (Country)
United Kingdom
2006
774
2007
302
2008
321
2009
481
2013
373
2016
1,552
2017
2,986
Google
Google
Company
Google
Headquartered (City)
Mountain View
Headquartered (Country)
United States
2006
328
2007
248
2008
207
2009
211
2010
172
2011
383
2013
753
2014
728
2016
2,517
2017
2,758
Intel
Intel
Company
Intel
Headquartered (City)
Santa Clara
Headquartered (Country)
United States
2006
828
2007
369
2008
351
2009
723
2013
772
2014
700
2016
1,873
2017
2,625
Syntel
Syntel
Company
Syntel
Headquartered (City)
Troy, MI
Headquartered (Country)
United States
2006
416
2007
130
2009
129
2012
1,161
2013
1,149
2014
1,080
2016
2,286
2017
2,119
Apple
Apple
Company
Apple
Headquartered (City)
Cupertino
Headquartered (Country)
United States
2014
443
2016
1,992
2017
2,055
Larsen & Toubro Infotech
Larsen & Toubro Infotech
Company
Larsen & Toubro Infotech
Headquartered (City)
Mumbai
Headquartered (Country)
India
2006
947
2007
292
2008
403
2009
602
2010
333
2011
1,204
2012
1,832
2013
1,001
2014
1,298
2016
2,701
2017
1,864
Cisco Systems
Cisco Systems
Company
Cisco Systems
Headquartered (City)
San Jose
Headquartered (Country)
United States
2006
828
2007
324
2008
422
2009
308
2013
379
2014
246
2016
1,529
2017
1,587
Facebook
Facebook
Company
Facebook
Headquartered (City)
Menlo Park
Headquartered (Country)
United States
2016
1,107
2017
1,566
IGATE (merged with Patni)
IGATE (merged with Patni)
Company
IGATE (merged with Patni)
Headquartered (City)
Bridgewater and Bengaluru
Headquartered (Country)
United States and India
2006
1,391
2007
477
2008
296
2009
609
2010
164
2012
1,260
2013
1,157
2014
886
Qualcomm
Qualcomm
Company
Qualcomm
Headquartered (City)
San Diego
Headquartered (Country)
United States
2006
533
2007
158
2008
255
2009
320
2013
909
2014
218
2016
1,143
Mphasis
Mphasis
Company
Mphasis
Headquartered (City)
Bangalore
Headquartered (Country)
India
2006
751
2007
248
2008
251
2009
229
2010
197
2013
556
2014
405
Oracle Corporation
Oracle Corporation
Company
Oracle Corporation
Headquartered (City)
Redwood Shores
Headquartered (Country)
United States
2006
1,022
2007
113
2008
168
2009
272
2013
475
2014
365
2016
1,448
UST Global
UST Global
Company
UST Global
Headquartered (City)
Aliso Viejo
Headquartered (Country)
United States
2006
339
2007
416
2009
344
2013
475
2014
421
2016
1,136
PricewaterhouseCoopers
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Company
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Headquartered (City)
London
Headquartered (Country)
United Kingdom
2006
591
2007
192
2013
449
2014
138
Computer Sciences Corporation
Computer Sciences Corporation
Company
Computer Sciences Corporation
Headquartered (City)
Falls Church
Headquartered (Country)
United States
2014
873
Mindtree
Mindtree
Company
Mindtree
Headquartered (City)
Bangalore
Headquartered (Country)
India
2014
487
2016
1,103
Company
Headquartered (City)
Headquartered (Country)
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Cognizant
Teaneck
United States
2,226
962
467
233
3,388
4,222
9,281
9,986
5,228
15,680
21,459
28,908
Tata Consultancy Services
Mumbai
India
3,046
797
1,539
1,740
7,469
6,258
7,149
6,339
11,295
14,697
Infosys
Bangalore
India
4,900
4,559
4,559
440
3,792
3,962
5,600
6,298
4,022
8,991
12,780
13,408
Wipro
Bangalore
India
4,002
2,567
2,678
1,964
1,521
2,736
4,304
2,644
3,246
4,803
6,819
6,529
Deloitte
New York
United States
1,555
525
413
563
196
559
1,668
1,491
559
3,114
6,027
Accenture
Dublin
Ireland
637
331
731
287
506
1,347
4,037
3,346
2,376
5,793
6,831
5,070
Tech Mahindra
Pune
India
2,880
1,396
1,917
219
224
1,963
1,589
1,850
2,657
3,344
4,931
Amazon
Seattle
United States
262
81
182
881
877
2,739
4,767
HCL Technologies
Noida
India
910
102
1,033
2,070
1,766
927
2,776
3,492
4,392
Microsoft
Redmond
United States
3,117
959
1,037
1,318
1,618
947
1,497
1,048
850
3,556
4,069
Capgemini
Paris
France
309
99
699
536
3,276
3,580
IBM
Armonk
United States
1,324
199
381
865
882
853
1,846
1,624
1,513
2,500
3,569
3,000
Ernst & Young
London
United Kingdom
774
302
321
481
373
1,552
2,986
Google
Mountain View
United States
328
248
207
211
172
383
753
728
2,517
2,758
Intel
Santa Clara
United States
828
369
351
723
772
700
1,873
2,625
Syntel
Troy, MI
United States
416
130
129
1,161
1,149
1,080
2,286
2,119
Apple
Cupertino
United States
443
1,992
2,055
Larsen & Toubro Infotech
Mumbai
India
947
292
403
602
333
1,204
1,832
1,001
1,298
2,701
1,864
Cisco Systems
San Jose
United States
828
324
422
308
379
246
1,529
1,587
Facebook
Menlo Park
United States
1,107
1,566
IGATE (merged with Patni)
Bridgewater and Bengaluru
United States and India
1,391
477
296
609
164
1,260
1,157
886
Qualcomm
San Diego
United States
533
158
255
320
909
218
1,143
Mphasis
Bangalore
India
751
248
251
229
197
556
405
Oracle Corporation
Redwood Shores
United States
1,022
113
168
272
475
365
1,448
UST Global
Aliso Viejo
United States
339
416
344
475
421
1,136
PricewaterhouseCoopers
London
United Kingdom
591
192
449
138
Computer Sciences Corporation
Falls Church
United States
873
Mindtree
Bangalore
India
487
1,103
Top 10 H-1B Receiving Universities[257][258][260] · H-1B visa tables and charts › Top H-1B employers by visa approval
New York City Public Schools
New York City Public Schools
School
New York City Public Schools
H-1Bs Received 2006
642
University of Michigan
University of Michigan
School
University of Michigan
H-1Bs Received 2006
437
University of Illinois at Chicago
University of Illinois at Chicago
School
University of Illinois at Chicago
H-1Bs Received 2006
434
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
School
University of Pennsylvania
H-1Bs Received 2006
432
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
School
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
H-1Bs Received 2006
432
University of Maryland
University of Maryland
School
University of Maryland
H-1Bs Received 2006
404
Columbia University
Columbia University
School
Columbia University
H-1Bs Received 2006
355
Yale University
Yale University
School
Yale University
H-1Bs Received 2006
316
Harvard University
Harvard University
School
Harvard University
H-1Bs Received 2006
308
Stanford University
Stanford University
School
Stanford University
H-1Bs Received 2006
279
Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis
School
Washington University in St. Louis
H-1Bs Received 2006
278
University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
School
University of Pittsburgh
H-1Bs Received 2006
275
School
H-1Bs Received 2006
New York City Public Schools
642
University of Michigan
437
University of Illinois at Chicago
434
University of Pennsylvania
432
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
432
University of Maryland
404
Columbia University
355
Yale University
316
Harvard University
308
Stanford University
279
Washington University in St. Louis
278
University of Pittsburgh
275
Top 10 Employers for H-1B Visas (LCA filed)[272] · H-1B visa tables and charts › Top H-1B employers by visa approval
Ernst & Young
Ernst & Young
Company name
Ernst & Young
Fiscal Year 2018
140,766
Cognizant
Cognizant
Company name
Cognizant
Fiscal Year 2018
38,205
Deloitte
Deloitte
Company name
Deloitte
Fiscal Year 2018
31,988
HCL Technologies
HCL Technologies
Company name
HCL Technologies
Fiscal Year 2018
23,812
Apple
Apple
Company name
Apple
Fiscal Year 2018
20,168
Qualcomm Technologies
Qualcomm Technologies
Company name
Qualcomm Technologies
Fiscal Year 2018
15,612
Tata Consultancy Services
Tata Consultancy Services
Company name
Tata Consultancy Services
Fiscal Year 2018
15,581
Amazon Fulfillment Services
Amazon Fulfillment Services
Company name
Amazon Fulfillment Services
Fiscal Year 2018
11,644
Kforce
Kforce
Company name
Kforce
Fiscal Year 2018
10,553
Mphasis Corporation
Mphasis Corporation
Company name
Mphasis Corporation
Fiscal Year 2018
10,403
Company name
Fiscal Year 2018
Ernst & Young
140,766
Cognizant
38,205
Deloitte
31,988
HCL Technologies
23,812
Apple
20,168
Qualcomm Technologies
15,612
Tata Consultancy Services
15,581
Amazon Fulfillment Services
11,644
Kforce
10,553
Mphasis Corporation
10,403

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