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
209,461
Total Approved
3,280
Total Denied
1.5%
Denial Rate
9,698
Distinct Employers
Top Petitioner States — FY2023
| State | Approved | Denied | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 29,239 | 711 | |
| California | 18,773 | 27 | |
| North Carolina | 18,411 | 0 | |
| Washington | 15,244 | 45 | |
| Georgia | 14,652 | 80 | |
| Virginia | 10,936 | 1 | |
| Oregon | 7,873 | 238 | |
| Louisiana | 6,552 | 21 | |
| Texas | 5,247 | 0 | |
| Michigan | 4,536 | 0 | |
| Kentucky | 4,388 | 0 | |
| Mississippi | 4,181 | 0 | |
| Idaho | 4,149 | 0 | |
| South Carolina | 3,795 | 0 | |
| Arkansas | 3,434 | 15 |
Top Industries (NAICS) — FY2023
| Industry | Approved | Denied | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 168,983 | 1,211 | |
| Other Services | 8,110 | 0 | |
| Wholesale Trade | 2,016 | 2 | |
| N/A | 1,047 | 0 | |
| Manufacturing | 605 | 7 | |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 190 | 0 | |
| Administrative and Waste Services | 189 | 0 | |
| Retail Trade | 179 | 0 | |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 86 | 0 | |
| Construction | 65 | 0 | |
| Utilities | 37 | 0 | |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 26 | 0 |
Top Employers by Approved Workers — FY2023
| Employer | Approved | Denied | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCGA JOINT EMPLOYERS WK EXT | 6,427 | 0 | History → |
| FRESH HARVEST INC | 4,373 | 100 | History → |
| FOOTHILL PACKING INC | 3,171 | 0 | History → |
| WAFLA | 2,287 | 4 | History → |
| ELKHORN PACKING CO LLC | 2,283 | 0 | History → |
| MANZANA LLC | 2,138 | 0 | History → |
| FARM-OP KUZZENS H2A LLC EXT 47 | 1,681 | 0 | History → |
| STEMILT AG SERVICES LLC | 1,567 | 0 | History → |
| OVERLOOK HARVESTING MICHIGAN LLC | 1,450 | 72 | History → |
| OVERLOOK HARVESTING COMPANY LLC | 1,333 | 0 | History → |
| AGRILABOR INC | 1,280 | 32 | History → |
| ZIRKLE FRUIT COMPANY | 1,277 | 0 | History → |
| D K HARVESTING INC | 1,193 | 22 | History → |
| ALTMAN SPECIALTY PLANTS LLC CA SALINAS | 1,105 | 0 | History → |
| AG LABOR LLC | 1,074 | 0 | History → |