Showing H-2A (Agricultural Worker) · FY2015–FY2026.
FY2015–2023 comes from USCIS's archived per-year export files; FY2024–FY2026 was pulled directly from USCIS's live Crosstab View tool, with FY2026 reflecting data as of 6/30/2026 (a partial fiscal year, not a full-year total).
"Approval"/"Denial" counts are workers covered by first decisions on petitions (initial + continuing employment), not unique petitions.
Breakdown for a Single Fiscal Year
370,418
Total Approved
7,336
Total Denied
1.9%
Denial Rate
8,652
Distinct Employers
Top Petitioner States — FY2026
| State | Approved | Denied | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 56,499 | 1,140 | |
| MS | 38,403 | 633 | |
| WA | 33,155 | 43 | |
| CA | 29,568 | 797 | |
| NC | 27,994 | 550 | |
| GA | 20,017 | 199 | |
| OK | 17,827 | 43 | |
| LA | 11,377 | 265 | |
| TX | 11,361 | 172 | |
| MI | 10,195 | 429 | |
| KY | 9,361 | 91 | |
| ID | 7,728 | 87 | |
| TN | 6,103 | 114 | |
| ND | 5,630 | 71 | |
| NY | 5,497 | 45 |
Top Industries (NAICS) — FY2026
| Industry | Approved | Denied | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 317,342 | 5,050 | |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 13,374 | 8 | |
| Unclassified | 3,390 | 198 | |
| Wholesale Trade | 1,906 | 42 | |
| Manufacturing | 1,099 | 3 | |
| Retail Trade | 333 | 0 | |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 254 | 0 | |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 205 | 0 | |
| Construction | 191 | 0 | |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 101 | 0 | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 67 | 0 | |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 34 | 0 |
Top Employers by Approved Workers — FY2026
| Employer | Approved | Denied | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOPASHAW FARMS PARTNERSHIP | 32,852 | 648 | History → |
| DUSTIN STRATMEYER FARMS | 16,295 | 41 | History → |
| COYOTE FLATS LLC | 15,328 | 38 | History → |
| NCGA - JOINT EMPLOYER - SWPH1 | 10,331 | 200 | History → |
| FARM OP KUZZENS H2A LLC | 10,266 | 265 | History → |
| GREEN TO GO NURSERY AND LANDSCAPE INC | 7,529 | 0 | History → |
| HOBGOOD FARMS GPTR | 6,558 | 178 | History → |
| AG LABOR LLC | 6,482 | 0 | History → |
| FRESH HARVEST INC | 5,856 | 91 | History → |
| MANLEY FARMS LLC | 5,801 | 47 | History → |
| TRAVIS MEIER | 3,949 | 46 | History → |
| XMAS TREE RANCH LTD | 3,863 | 17 | History → |
| EVAN MUSSETTER DBA MUSSETTER FARMS | 3,828 | 33 | History → |
| ARLENE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LLC | 3,631 | 128 | History → |
| WASHINGTON FRUIT ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES II INC | 3,273 | 0 | History → |