Trend by Visa Class
H1B β Temporary worker of distinguished merit and ability performing
| Fiscal Year | Visas Issued | % of Year Total | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 219,659 | 2.002% | |
| 2023 | 265,777 | 2.546% | |
| 2022 | 206,002 | 3.023% | |
| 2021 | 61,569 | 2.205% | |
| 2020 | 124,983 | 3.114% | |
| 2019 | 188,123 | 2.152% | |
| 2018 | 179,660 | 1.99% | |
| 2017 | 179,049 | 1.849% | |
| 2016 | 180,057 | 1.734% | |
| 2015 | 172,748 | 1.586% | |
| 2014 | 161,369 | 1.625% | |
| 2013 | 153,223 | 1.672% | |
| 2012 | 135,530 | 1.518% | |
| 2011 | 129,134 | 1.72% | |
| 2010 | 117,409 | 1.828% | |
| 2009 | 110,367 | 1.902% | |
| 2008 | 129,464 | 1.961% | |
| 2007 | 154,053 | 2.391% | |
| 2006 | 135,421 | 2.32% | |
| 2005 | 124,099 | 2.303% | |
| 2004 | 138,965 | 2.752% | |
| 2003 | 107,196 | 2.196% | |
| 2002 | 118,352 | 2.051% | |
| 2001 | 161,643 | 2.13% | |
| 2000 | 133,290 | 1.866% | |
| 1999 | 116,513 | 1.882% | |
| 1998 | 91,360 | 1.571% | |
| 1997 | 80,547 | 1.356% | |
| 1996 | 58,327 | 0.935% | |
| 1995 | 51,832 | 0.838% | |
| 1994 | 42,843 | 0.764% | |
| 1993 | 35,818 | 0.668% | |
| 1992 | 44,290 | 0.825% |