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
419,671
Total Approved
7,507
Total Denied
1.8%
Denial Rate
13,878
Distinct Employers
Top Petitioner States — FY2025
| State | Approved | Denied | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 67,690 | 868 | |
| NC | 38,146 | 309 | |
| CA | 30,931 | 289 | |
| GA | 29,362 | 537 | |
| WA | 28,345 | 49 | |
| OR | 27,135 | 107 | |
| VA | 23,864 | 389 | |
| OK | 13,834 | 46 | |
| LA | 11,174 | 16 | |
| TX | 10,782 | 255 | |
| MI | 10,257 | 29 | |
| KY | 8,998 | 58 | |
| ID | 6,882 | 16 | |
| NY | 6,663 | 43 | |
| MS | 6,010 | 59 |
Top Industries (NAICS) — FY2025
| Industry | Approved | Denied | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 352,922 | 3,438 | |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 14,704 | 203 | |
| Wholesale Trade | 2,055 | 4 | |
| Manufacturing | 1,538 | 37 | |
| Unclassified | 784 | 10 | |
| Construction | 415 | 0 | |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 334 | 0 | |
| Retail Trade | 271 | 0 | |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 153 | 0 | |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 111 | 4 | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 65 | 0 | |
| Utilities | 40 | 0 |
Top Employers by Approved Workers — FY2025
| Employer | Approved | Denied | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCGA - JOINT EMPLOYER - SWPH1 | 10,963 | 842 | History → |
| FOOTHILL PACKING INC | 6,334 | 14 | History → |
| FRESH HARVEST INC | 5,393 | 18 | History → |
| FARM OP KUZZENS H2A LLC | 5,074 | 0 | History → |
| WAFLA | 4,972 | 1 | History → |
| TEMP LABOR LLC | 3,825 | 69 | History → |
| AG LABOR LLC | 3,443 | 22 | History → |
| EMPIRE FARM LABOR CONTRACTOR LLC | 3,219 | 34 | History → |
| OVERLOOK HARVESTING COMPANY LLC | 3,190 | 266 | History → |
| V VALENCIA HARVESTING INC | 2,867 | 25 | History → |
| D & K HARVESTING INC | 2,739 | 0 | History → |
| E BERRY HARVEST COMPANY LLC | 2,649 | 38 | History → |
| ZIRKLE FRUIT COMPANY | 2,631 | 0 | History → |
| PERI & SONS FARMS INC | 2,611 | 14 | History → |
| MANZANA LLC | 2,433 | 141 | History → |