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
183,002
Total Approved
1,872
Total Denied
1%
Denial Rate
6,282
Distinct Employers
Top Petitioner States — FY2022
| State | Approved | Denied | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 20,625 | 12 | |
| Texas | 13,501 | 108 | |
| Florida | 10,627 | 166 | |
| Pennsylvania | 7,763 | 10 | |
| Washington | 7,428 | 0 | |
| Louisiana | 6,177 | 82 | |
| Colorado | 6,029 | 23 | |
| New York | 5,411 | 65 | |
| Guam | 5,089 | 4 | |
| Oregon | 4,644 | 0 | |
| North Carolina | 4,172 | 0 | |
| Michigan | 3,827 | 2 | |
| Georgia | 3,651 | 10 | |
| South Carolina | 3,599 | 47 | |
| Arkansas | 3,413 | 0 |
Top Industries (NAICS) — FY2022
| Industry | Approved | Denied | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative and Waste Services | 64,134 | 345 | |
| Manufacturing | 18,785 | 189 | |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 17,800 | 100 | |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 16,373 | 120 | |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 13,493 | 118 | |
| Construction | 11,366 | 122 | |
| N/A | 5,193 | 4 | |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 1,517 | 0 | |
| Wholesale Trade | 1,237 | 0 | |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 793 | 59 | |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 779 | 30 | |
| Retail Trade | 749 | 2 |
Top Employers by Approved Workers — FY2022
| Employer | Approved | Denied | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRIDENT SEAFOODS CORP | 1,871 | 0 | History → |
| PHC CORPORATION | 1,829 | 0 | History → |
| ABC PROFESSIONAL TREE SERVICES INC | 1,701 | 0 | History → |
| OBI SEAFOODS LLC | 1,569 | 0 | History → |
| PROGRESSIVE SOLUTIONS LLC | 1,566 | 0 | History → |
| BLACK CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION | 1,363 | 0 | History → |
| CORE TECH CONSTRUCTION CORP | 1,271 | 0 | History → |
| BVL4441T#2 BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPES L | 1,250 | 5 | History → |
| ALPHA SERVICES LLC | 1,030 | 0 | History → |
| ROTOLO CONSULTANTS INC | 981 | 0 | History → |
| ASHLEY FURNITURE INDUSTRIES LLC | 930 | 0 | History → |
| STRONGWOOD FORESTRY INC | 854 | 0 | History → |
| SILVER BAY SEAFOODS LLC | 850 | 0 | History → |
| BVLS4917T#1 BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE S | 738 | 0 | History → |
| GENUINE BUILDERS INC | 700 | 0 | History → |