Showing H-2B (Non-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
101,508
Total Approved
5,304
Total Denied
5%
Denial Rate
4,161
Distinct Employers
Top Petitioner States — FY2017
| State | Approved | Denied | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| VA | 16,792 | 193 | |
| TX | 15,004 | 689 | |
| CO | 5,471 | 15 | |
| FL | 4,707 | 425 | |
| GA | 3,952 | 26 | |
| LA | 3,470 | 115 | |
| PA | 2,618 | 18 | |
| NY | 2,540 | 35 | |
| MO | 2,323 | 6 | |
| AZ | 2,224 | 82 | |
| NC | 1,944 | 1 | |
| OH | 1,883 | 11 | |
| MI | 1,843 | 13 | |
| NJ | 1,791 | 17 | |
| AR | 1,738 | 48 |
Top Industries (NAICS) — FY2017
| Industry | Approved | Denied | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unclassified | 94,082 | 4,177 | |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services | 60 | 1 | |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 14 | 0 | |
| Construction | 0 | 47 | |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 0 | 3 | |
| 33 | 0 | 0 | |
| Wholesale Trade | 0 | 15 | |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 0 | 0 | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 0 | 0 | |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 0 | 0 |
Top Employers by Approved Workers — FY2017
| Employer | Approved | Denied | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAITH FORESTRY SERVICES INC | 978 | 0 | History → |
| ALPHA SERVICES LLC | 780 | 0 | History → |
| THE BRICKMAN GROUP LTD LLC | 721 | 0 | History → |
| PROGRESSIVE SOLUTIONS LLC | 656 | 0 | History → |
| LANDSCAPES UNLIMITED LLC | 624 | 15 | History → |
| TRIPLE H SERVICES LLC | 523 | 0 | History → |
| SUPERIOR FORESTRY SERVICE INC | 514 | 0 | History → |
| TRIDENT SEAFOODS CORP | 507 | 0 | History → |
| NATIONWIDE STRUCTURAL LLC | 480 | 0 | History → |
| VALLEYCREST COMPANIES | 469 | 0 | History → |
| SILVER BAY SEAFOODS LLC | 440 | 0 | History → |
| DENISON LANDSCAPING INC | 402 | 0 | History → |
| ICICLE SEAFOODS INC | 385 | 0 | History → |
| GRAND HOTEL LLC | 360 | 0 | History → |
| NORTH AMERICAN MIDWAY ENTERTAINMEN | 356 | 0 | History → |