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
419,208
Total Approved
5,026
Total Denied
1.2%
Denial Rate
13,259
Distinct Employers
Top Petitioner States — FY2024
| State | Approved | Denied | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 67,853 | 460 | |
| NC | 38,582 | 40 | |
| GA | 33,867 | 212 | |
| CA | 32,119 | 203 | |
| WA | 28,707 | 43 | |
| OR | 27,894 | 390 | |
| VA | 21,279 | 147 | |
| LA | 10,276 | 0 | |
| MI | 9,774 | 195 | |
| KY | 9,694 | 21 | |
| TX | 8,496 | 55 | |
| ID | 7,117 | 39 | |
| MS | 6,642 | 19 | |
| AR | 6,359 | 8 | |
| NY | 6,342 | 1 |
Top Industries (NAICS) — FY2024
| Industry | Approved | Denied | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 349,431 | 2,050 | |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 15,097 | 15 | |
| Wholesale Trade | 2,306 | 30 | |
| Manufacturing | 1,549 | 0 | |
| Unclassified | 1,465 | 0 | |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 309 | 0 | |
| Retail Trade | 292 | 0 | |
| Construction | 201 | 0 | |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 198 | 0 | |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 142 | 0 | |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 65 | 0 | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 59 | 0 |
Top Employers by Approved Workers — FY2024
| Employer | Approved | Denied | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCGA - JOINT EMPLOYER - SWPH1 | 11,315 | 42 | History → |
| FRESH HARVEST INC | 7,493 | 0 | History → |
| FOOTHILL PACKING INC | 5,834 | 48 | History → |
| FARM OP KUZZENS H2A LLC | 5,156 | 10 | History → |
| WAFLA | 5,038 | 40 | History → |
| EMPIRE FARM LABOR CONTRACTOR LLC | 3,734 | 1 | History → |
| ELKHORN PACKING CO LLC | 3,538 | 0 | History → |
| ZIRKLE FRUIT COMPANY | 3,227 | 0 | History → |
| AG LABOR LLC | 3,118 | 0 | History → |
| EVERGLADES HARVESTING AND HAULING | 2,972 | 0 | History → |
| MANZANA LLC | 2,660 | 3 | History → |
| OVERLOOK HARVESTING COMPANY LLC | 2,653 | 505 | History → |
| D & K HARVESTING INC | 2,630 | 1 | History → |
| PERI & SONS FARMS INC | 2,605 | 1 | History → |
| WYCKOFF FARMS INC | 2,493 | 0 | History → |