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
103,197
Total Approved
4,084
Total Denied
3.8%
Denial Rate
3,895
Distinct Employers
Top Petitioner States — FY2018
| State | Approved | Denied | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 12,699 | 352 | |
| Virginia | 12,034 | 194 | |
| Colorado | 5,471 | 187 | |
| Florida | 5,425 | 163 | |
| Georgia | 3,825 | 19 | |
| Louisiana | 3,695 | 7 | |
| New York | 3,562 | 23 | |
| Washington | 2,742 | 789 | |
| North Carolina | 2,330 | 168 | |
| South Carolina | 2,242 | 87 | |
| Northern Mariana Islands | 2,088 | 102 | |
| Arkansas | 2,071 | 0 | |
| Missouri | 2,054 | 47 | |
| Ohio | 2,029 | 40 | |
| Pennsylvania | 1,992 | 0 |
Top Industries (NAICS) — FY2018
| Industry | Approved | Denied | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative and Waste Services | 36,607 | 620 | |
| N/A | 14,415 | 1,029 | |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 9,968 | 267 | |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 9,550 | 214 | |
| Manufacturing | 7,294 | 826 | |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 6,054 | 215 | |
| Construction | 5,830 | 341 | |
| Wholesale Trade | 593 | 17 | |
| Educational Services | 558 | 95 | |
| Retail Trade | 556 | 0 | |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 494 | 0 | |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 489 | 0 |
Top Employers by Approved Workers — FY2018
| Employer | Approved | Denied | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMPERIAL PACIFIC INTL CNMI LLC | 3,058 | 102 | History → |
| PROGRESSIVE SOLUTIONS LLC | 1,176 | 0 | History → |
| FAITH FORESTRY SERVICES INC | 928 | 0 | History → |
| ALPHA SERVICES LLC | 890 | 0 | History → |
| SILVER BAY SEAFOODS LLC | 840 | 0 | History → |
| TRIDENT SEAFOODS CORP | 837 | 740 | History → |
| ICICLE SEAFOODS INC | 702 | 0 | History → |
| ABC PROFESSIONAL TREE SERVICES INC | 653 | 0 | History → |
| KIEWIT OFFSHORE SERVICES LTD | 603 | 0 | History → |
| SUPERIOR FORESTRY SERVICE INC | 512 | 0 | History → |
| TRIPLE H SERVICES LLC | 476 | 138 | History → |
| LANDCARE - AUSTIN DBA LANDCARE USA | 449 | 0 | History → |
| AMERICAN POOL ENTERPRISES INC | 408 | 3 | History → |
| ROTOLO CONSULTANTS INC | 378 | 0 | History → |
| BOCA WEST COUNTRY CLUB INC | 365 | 0 | History → |