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
146,406
Total Approved
278
Total Denied
0.2%
Denial Rate
5,244
Distinct Employers
Top Petitioner States — FY2023
| State | Approved | Denied | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 16,038 | 0 | |
| Texas | 12,355 | 16 | |
| Florida | 11,067 | 25 | |
| Pennsylvania | 6,117 | 7 | |
| Louisiana | 5,946 | 0 | |
| Colorado | 4,503 | 0 | |
| Georgia | 4,449 | 15 | |
| Oregon | 4,289 | 1 | |
| New York | 4,192 | 2 | |
| South Carolina | 3,840 | 0 | |
| Washington | 3,699 | 0 | |
| Arkansas | 3,677 | 0 | |
| North Carolina | 3,464 | 0 | |
| Michigan | 3,029 | 9 | |
| Utah | 2,913 | 0 |
Top Industries (NAICS) — FY2023
| Industry | Approved | Denied | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative and Waste Services | 54,764 | 66 | |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 16,721 | 4 | |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 14,618 | 27 | |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 13,183 | 0 | |
| Manufacturing | 12,467 | 1 | |
| Construction | 10,586 | 16 | |
| N/A | 2,333 | 0 | |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 1,496 | 0 | |
| Wholesale Trade | 1,336 | 0 | |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 760 | 0 | |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 705 | 0 | |
| Retail Trade | 445 | 0 |
Top Employers by Approved Workers — FY2023
| Employer | Approved | Denied | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE SOLUTIONS LLC | 1,575 | 0 | History → |
| ABC PROFESSIONAL TREE SERVICES INC | 1,254 | 0 | History → |
| ROTOLO CONSULTANTS INC | 1,124 | 0 | History → |
| PHC CORPORATION | 872 | 0 | History → |
| STRONGWOOD FORESTRY INC | 820 | 0 | History → |
| GENUINE BUILDERS INC | 819 | 0 | History → |
| CONTINENTAL FLORAL LLC | 688 | 0 | History → |
| YELLOWSTONE LANDSCAPE CENTRAL INC | 648 | 0 | History → |
| ALPHA SERVICES LLC | 641 | 0 | History → |
| LANDCARE USA LLC-TAMPA | 638 | 0 | History → |
| WATERLOO HOSPITALITY INC | 607 | 0 | History → |
| NORTH AMERICAN MIDWAY ENTERTAINMEN | 605 | 0 | History → |
| BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE SERVICES INC | 581 | 0 | History → |
| BVTS4946 BRIGHTVIEW TREE CARE SVCS | 579 | 0 | History → |
| WESTWARD SEAFOODS INC | 567 | 0 | History → |