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
210,579
Total Approved
3,368
Total Denied
1.6%
Denial Rate
7,706
Distinct Employers
Top Petitioner States — FY2025
| State | Approved | Denied | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| TX | 18,796 | 298 | |
| VA | 9,463 | 31 | |
| FL | 8,949 | 31 | |
| PA | 4,526 | 126 | |
| CO | 3,853 | 1 | |
| LA | 3,664 | 17 | |
| GU | 3,533 | 0 | |
| MI | 3,271 | 35 | |
| OH | 2,982 | 34 | |
| OR | 2,960 | 100 | |
| NY | 2,692 | 46 | |
| SC | 2,471 | 2 | |
| UT | 2,338 | 54 | |
| MA | 2,148 | 13 | |
| AZ | 2,087 | 0 |
Top Industries (NAICS) — FY2025
| Industry | Approved | Denied | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 78,214 | 1,271 | |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 30,168 | 231 | |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 26,959 | 140 | |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 17,036 | 3 | |
| Construction | 16,639 | 212 | |
| Manufacturing | 12,539 | 194 | |
| Unclassified | 7,357 | 25 | |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 2,375 | 13 | |
| Wholesale Trade | 1,912 | 1 | |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1,266 | 11 | |
| Retail Trade | 1,263 | 0 | |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1,012 | 2 |
Top Employers by Approved Workers — FY2025
| Employer | Approved | Denied | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORE TECH CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION | 2,620 | 0 | History → |
| ABC PROFESSIONAL TREE SERVICES INC | 1,955 | 0 | History → |
| PROGRESSIVE SOLUTIONS LLC | 1,882 | 0 | History → |
| PHC CORPORATION | 1,788 | 0 | History → |
| GENUINE BUILDERS INC | 1,060 | 17 | History → |
| ALPHA SERVICES LLC | 916 | 0 | History → |
| LANDSCAPE WORKSHOP LLC | 912 | 0 | History → |
| BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE SERVICES INC | 889 | 75 | History → |
| STRONGWOOD FORESTRY INC | 872 | 0 | History → |
| ROTOLO CONSULTANTS INC | 815 | 20 | History → |
| NORTH AMERICAN MIDWAY ENTERTAINMEN | 769 | 0 | History → |
| THE BRICKMAN GROUP LTD LLC | 762 | 45 | History → |
| WESTWARD SEAFOODS INC | 658 | 0 | History → |
| YELLOWSTONE LANDSCAPE CENTRAL INC | 647 | 0 | History → |
| TRIPLE H SERVICES LLC | 626 | 0 | History → |