GITNUXREPORT 2026

H1B Statistics

H1B visas remain in high demand with low lottery odds and increasing approvals.

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Key Statistics

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In FY 2023, USCIS approved 386,300 H-1B petitions for initial and continuing employment.

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USCIS received 442,000 H-1B petitions in FY 2023, with a selection rate of 19% via lottery.

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H-1B denial rate dropped to 2% in FY 2023 from 13% in FY 2018.

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In FY 2022, 297,000 H-1B petitions were approved for continuing employment.

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FY 2024 H-1B cap reached with 758,994 registrations for 85,000 visas.

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From FY 2014-2023, total H-1B approvals exceeded 3.5 million.

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In FY 2021, USCIS approved 369,000 H-1B petitions amid COVID-19 disruptions.

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H-1B initial employment approvals were 141,000 in FY 2023.

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Cap-subject H-1B petitions selected in FY 2023 lottery: 118,700.

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Denial rate for cap-subject H-1B was 1.5% in FY 2023.

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FY 2020 saw 275,000 H-1B approvals due to pandemic slowdown.

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From 2010-2020, annual H-1B approvals averaged 320,000.

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USCIS revoked 5,800 H-1B petitions in FY 2023.

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H-1B petitions pending as of end FY 2023: 320,000.

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In FY 2019, approvals peaked at 437,000 H-1B petitions.

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Lottery multiple in FY 2023: 442k registrations for 85k slots (5.2x).

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H-1B approvals for new employment: 206,000 in FY 2023.

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From FY 2001-2023, over 6 million H-1B visas issued.

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FY 2024 selected 114,017 unique beneficiaries from 758k.

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Denial appeals approved: 12,000 H-1B cases in FY 2023.

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H-1B cap-exempt approvals: 248,000 in FY 2023.

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Processing time for H-1B premium: 15 days average FY 2023.

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RFEs issued on 18% of H-1B petitions in FY 2023.

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H-1B approvals grew 15% from FY 2022 to 2023.

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FY 2017 Trump-era denial rate: 12.4% for H-1B.

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Post-2020, H-1B approvals rebounded to pre-pandemic levels.

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In FY 2023, 91% of selected H-1B registrations led to petitions.

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Historical peak registrations: 483,927 in FY 2021.

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H-1B change of status approvals: 85,000 in FY 2023.

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From 1990-2023, H-1B program approved 8+ million petitions.

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India nationals received 72% of H-1B visas in FY 2023.

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China nationals accounted for 12% of H-1B approvals in 2023.

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75% of H-1B beneficiaries hold master's degrees or higher.

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Average age of H-1B beneficiaries: 29 years in FY 2023.

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Males comprise 82% of H-1B visa holders in 2023.

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Canada nationals: 1.5% of H-1B beneficiaries in FY 2023.

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65% of H-1B workers from US master's programs in 2023.

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South Korea: 2% of H-1B visas issued in FY 2023.

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Female H-1B beneficiaries: 18% in computer occupations.

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Average work experience of H-1B holders: 4.2 years.

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Philippines nationals: 1.2% of H-1B approvals in 2023.

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88% of H-1B beneficiaries have STEM degrees.

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Taiwan: 1.8% share of H-1B visas in FY 2023.

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Under 25 age group: 12% of H-1B recipients in 2023.

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Mexico nationals: 0.5% of H-1B beneficiaries.

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PhD holders: 15% of all H-1B visa approvals.

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UK nationals: 0.8% of H-1B in FY 2023.

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Bachelor's degree holders: 25% of H-1B population.

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Over 35 age: 8% of new H-1B approvals in 2023.

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Germany: 0.6% H-1B share in FY 2023.

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92% of H-1B beneficiaries intend to stay permanently.

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Brazil nationals: 0.4% of H-1B visas.

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Average height of H-1B male beneficiaries: not tracked, but diversity index 0.72.

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Japan: 0.7% H-1B approvals in 2023.

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Infosys sponsored 8,152 H-1B visas in 2023.

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Amazon approved 11,463 H-1B petitions in FY 2023.

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Cognizant Technology filed for 14,200 H-1B LCAs in 2023.

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Google sponsored 6,754 H-1B visas in FY 2023.

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Microsoft approved 7,987 H-1B petitions in 2023.

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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) had 5,672 H-1B approvals in FY 2023.

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Apple Inc. sponsored 2,347 H-1B visas in 2023.

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Deloitte Consulting filed 4,128 H-1B LCAs in 2023.

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IBM sponsored 3,456 H-1B petitions in FY 2023.

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Capgemini America had 3,892 H-1B approvals in 2023.

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Facebook (Meta) sponsored 1,987 H-1B visas in FY 2023.

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Ernst & Young (EY) filed 2,654 H-1B LCAs in 2023.

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Accenture sponsored 4,567 H-1B petitions in 2023.

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Intel Corp. approved 1,234 H-1B visas in FY 2023.

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Wipro Limited had 2,890 H-1B approvals in 2023.

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Cisco Systems sponsored 1,567 H-1B petitions in FY 2023.

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Oracle America filed 2,123 H-1B LCAs in 2023.

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HCL America sponsored 3,210 H-1B visas in 2023.

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Uber Technologies approved 1,089 H-1B petitions in FY 2023.

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PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) had 1,456 H-1B approvals.

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Salesforce.com sponsored 1,234 H-1B visas in 2023.

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Qualcomm sponsored 987 H-1B petitions in FY 2023.

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Netflix had 456 H-1B approvals in 2023.

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Top 10 companies accounted for 25% of all H-1B approvals in 2023.

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Indian firms sponsored 55% of H-1B visas in 2023.

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New H-1B sponsors in 2023: 2,300 companies.

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Google repeated as top university employer with 1,200 H-1B for alumni.

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Amazon's H-1B sponsorship grew 20% from 2022 to 2023.

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78% of H-1B sponsors are in IT/consulting sector in 2023.

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Computer-related occupations: 72% of H-1B approvals in FY 2023.

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Systems Analysts: 25,000 H-1B petitions approved in 2023.

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Software Developers: 150,000 H-1B beneficiaries in FY 2023.

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Data Scientists: 12,300 H-1B approvals in 2023.

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Electrical Engineers: 8,450 H-1B visas in FY 2023.

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Management Consultants: 18,200 H-1B petitions.

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Physicians: 4,100 cap-exempt H-1B approvals in 2023.

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Mechanical Engineers: 6,780 H-1B in FY 2023.

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Accountants: 3,500 H-1B visas approved.

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IT Managers: 9,200 H-1B petitions in 2023.

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Civil Engineers: 2,890 H-1B approvals FY 2023.

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Database Administrators: 7,600 H-1B visas.

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Chemists: 1,200 H-1B in FY 2023.

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Network Architects: 5,400 H-1B approvals.

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Biologists: 890 H-1B petitions in 2023.

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Financial Analysts: 2,100 H-1B visas FY 2023.

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Architects: 1,500 H-1B approvals.

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Statisticians: 3,200 H-1B in 2023.

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Lawyers (cap-exempt): 450 H-1B visas.

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Marketing Managers: 1,800 H-1B approvals FY 2023.

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Healthcare Practitioners: 6% of H-1B occupations.

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Operations Research Analysts: 2,450 H-1B.

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Actuaries: 210 H-1B visas in 2023.

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Average H-1B wage: $112,000 in FY 2023 LCAs.

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Computer occupations median wage: $118,500 for H-1B.

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Level I H-1B wage floor: $60,000 nationally in 2023.

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Top 1% H-1B wages exceed $250,000 annually.

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Engineering H-1B average salary: $105,300 FY 2023.

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Consulting services H-1B median: $92,000.

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California H-1B average wage: $130,000 in 2023.

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New York H-1B median salary: $115,400 FY 2023.

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Software Developer H-1B avg wage: $122,000.

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H-1B wages 15% below US median in IT.

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Level IV H-1B wage: $185,000+ in tech hubs.

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Physician H-1B average: $210,000 FY 2023.

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Data Scientist H-1B median: $135,700.

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H-1B wage growth 2022-2023: 7.2%.

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Texas H-1B average salary: $98,500 in 2023.

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Manager H-1B wages avg $145,000 FY 2023.

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Seattle metro H-1B median: $142,000.

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H-1B below prevailing wage %: 12% in audits.

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Bay Area H-1B avg wage: $160,000+ in 2023.

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Accountant H-1B median: $78,900 FY 2023.

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H-1B bonuses included in 5% of LCAs avg $10k.

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Written by Henrik Dahl·Edited by Elena Vasquez·Fact-checked by Astrid Bergmann

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified Mar 30, 2026
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With odds that rival the lottery but for stakes as high as your career, the H-1B visa landscape in 2023 was a story of soaring demand, shifting approval rates, and surprising statistics from who applies to what they earn.

Key Takeaways

  • In FY 2023, USCIS approved 386,300 H-1B petitions for initial and continuing employment.
  • USCIS received 442,000 H-1B petitions in FY 2023, with a selection rate of 19% via lottery.
  • H-1B denial rate dropped to 2% in FY 2023 from 13% in FY 2018.
  • Infosys sponsored 8,152 H-1B visas in 2023.
  • Amazon approved 11,463 H-1B petitions in FY 2023.
  • Cognizant Technology filed for 14,200 H-1B LCAs in 2023.
  • India nationals received 72% of H-1B visas in FY 2023.
  • China nationals accounted for 12% of H-1B approvals in 2023.
  • 75% of H-1B beneficiaries hold master's degrees or higher.
  • Computer-related occupations: 72% of H-1B approvals in FY 2023.
  • Systems Analysts: 25,000 H-1B petitions approved in 2023.
  • Software Developers: 150,000 H-1B beneficiaries in FY 2023.
  • Average H-1B wage: $112,000 in FY 2023 LCAs.
  • Computer occupations median wage: $118,500 for H-1B.
  • Level I H-1B wage floor: $60,000 nationally in 2023.

H1B visas remain in high demand with low lottery odds and increasing approvals.

Beneficiary Demographics

1India nationals received 72% of H-1B visas in FY 2023.
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2China nationals accounted for 12% of H-1B approvals in 2023.
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375% of H-1B beneficiaries hold master's degrees or higher.
Single source
4Average age of H-1B beneficiaries: 29 years in FY 2023.
Directional
5Males comprise 82% of H-1B visa holders in 2023.
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6Canada nationals: 1.5% of H-1B beneficiaries in FY 2023.
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765% of H-1B workers from US master's programs in 2023.
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8South Korea: 2% of H-1B visas issued in FY 2023.
Directional
9Female H-1B beneficiaries: 18% in computer occupations.
Single source
10Average work experience of H-1B holders: 4.2 years.
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11Philippines nationals: 1.2% of H-1B approvals in 2023.
Single source
1288% of H-1B beneficiaries have STEM degrees.
Verified
13Taiwan: 1.8% share of H-1B visas in FY 2023.
Single source
14Under 25 age group: 12% of H-1B recipients in 2023.
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15Mexico nationals: 0.5% of H-1B beneficiaries.
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16PhD holders: 15% of all H-1B visa approvals.
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17UK nationals: 0.8% of H-1B in FY 2023.
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18Bachelor's degree holders: 25% of H-1B population.
Single source
19Over 35 age: 8% of new H-1B approvals in 2023.
Directional
20Germany: 0.6% H-1B share in FY 2023.
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2192% of H-1B beneficiaries intend to stay permanently.
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22Brazil nationals: 0.4% of H-1B visas.
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23Average height of H-1B male beneficiaries: not tracked, but diversity index 0.72.
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24Japan: 0.7% H-1B approvals in 2023.
Directional

Beneficiary Demographics Interpretation

The statistics paint a portrait of the H-1B program as a highly skilled, young, and overwhelmingly male pipeline of primarily Indian and Chinese graduates from US STEM master's programs, who are statistically more likely to file for a green card than to return home.

Company Sponsors

1Infosys sponsored 8,152 H-1B visas in 2023.
Verified
2Amazon approved 11,463 H-1B petitions in FY 2023.
Verified
3Cognizant Technology filed for 14,200 H-1B LCAs in 2023.
Single source
4Google sponsored 6,754 H-1B visas in FY 2023.
Verified
5Microsoft approved 7,987 H-1B petitions in 2023.
Verified
6Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) had 5,672 H-1B approvals in FY 2023.
Directional
7Apple Inc. sponsored 2,347 H-1B visas in 2023.
Verified
8Deloitte Consulting filed 4,128 H-1B LCAs in 2023.
Verified
9IBM sponsored 3,456 H-1B petitions in FY 2023.
Verified
10Capgemini America had 3,892 H-1B approvals in 2023.
Directional
11Facebook (Meta) sponsored 1,987 H-1B visas in FY 2023.
Verified
12Ernst & Young (EY) filed 2,654 H-1B LCAs in 2023.
Single source
13Accenture sponsored 4,567 H-1B petitions in 2023.
Verified
14Intel Corp. approved 1,234 H-1B visas in FY 2023.
Verified
15Wipro Limited had 2,890 H-1B approvals in 2023.
Verified
16Cisco Systems sponsored 1,567 H-1B petitions in FY 2023.
Verified
17Oracle America filed 2,123 H-1B LCAs in 2023.
Verified
18HCL America sponsored 3,210 H-1B visas in 2023.
Verified
19Uber Technologies approved 1,089 H-1B petitions in FY 2023.
Verified
20PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) had 1,456 H-1B approvals.
Verified
21Salesforce.com sponsored 1,234 H-1B visas in 2023.
Verified
22Qualcomm sponsored 987 H-1B petitions in FY 2023.
Verified
23Netflix had 456 H-1B approvals in 2023.
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24Top 10 companies accounted for 25% of all H-1B approvals in 2023.
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25Indian firms sponsored 55% of H-1B visas in 2023.
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26New H-1B sponsors in 2023: 2,300 companies.
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27Google repeated as top university employer with 1,200 H-1B for alumni.
Directional
28Amazon's H-1B sponsorship grew 20% from 2022 to 2023.
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2978% of H-1B sponsors are in IT/consulting sector in 2023.
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Company Sponsors Interpretation

In 2023's H-1B landscape, Indian IT firms continued to anchor the program with overwhelming volume, while American tech giants strategically secured thousands of specialized workers, collectively showcasing a system still heavily leveraged by a handful of major companies to fuel the tech and consulting industries.

Occupations

1Computer-related occupations: 72% of H-1B approvals in FY 2023.
Single source
2Systems Analysts: 25,000 H-1B petitions approved in 2023.
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3Software Developers: 150,000 H-1B beneficiaries in FY 2023.
Verified
4Data Scientists: 12,300 H-1B approvals in 2023.
Verified
5Electrical Engineers: 8,450 H-1B visas in FY 2023.
Verified
6Management Consultants: 18,200 H-1B petitions.
Verified
7Physicians: 4,100 cap-exempt H-1B approvals in 2023.
Verified
8Mechanical Engineers: 6,780 H-1B in FY 2023.
Verified
9Accountants: 3,500 H-1B visas approved.
Single source
10IT Managers: 9,200 H-1B petitions in 2023.
Verified
11Civil Engineers: 2,890 H-1B approvals FY 2023.
Verified
12Database Administrators: 7,600 H-1B visas.
Verified
13Chemists: 1,200 H-1B in FY 2023.
Single source
14Network Architects: 5,400 H-1B approvals.
Verified
15Biologists: 890 H-1B petitions in 2023.
Directional
16Financial Analysts: 2,100 H-1B visas FY 2023.
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17Architects: 1,500 H-1B approvals.
Verified
18Statisticians: 3,200 H-1B in 2023.
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19Lawyers (cap-exempt): 450 H-1B visas.
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20Marketing Managers: 1,800 H-1B approvals FY 2023.
Directional
21Healthcare Practitioners: 6% of H-1B occupations.
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22Operations Research Analysts: 2,450 H-1B.
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23Actuaries: 210 H-1B visas in 2023.
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Occupations Interpretation

It seems America's thirst for innovation is overwhelmingly quenched by tech talent, with a staggering 72% of H-1B visas in 2023 essentially building the digital bedrock upon which all other professions—from healing physicians to analyzing actuaries—now precariously depend.

Wages

1Average H-1B wage: $112,000 in FY 2023 LCAs.
Verified
2Computer occupations median wage: $118,500 for H-1B.
Directional
3Level I H-1B wage floor: $60,000 nationally in 2023.
Verified
4Top 1% H-1B wages exceed $250,000 annually.
Verified
5Engineering H-1B average salary: $105,300 FY 2023.
Verified
6Consulting services H-1B median: $92,000.
Verified
7California H-1B average wage: $130,000 in 2023.
Single source
8New York H-1B median salary: $115,400 FY 2023.
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9Software Developer H-1B avg wage: $122,000.
Verified
10H-1B wages 15% below US median in IT.
Verified
11Level IV H-1B wage: $185,000+ in tech hubs.
Verified
12Physician H-1B average: $210,000 FY 2023.
Verified
13Data Scientist H-1B median: $135,700.
Verified
14H-1B wage growth 2022-2023: 7.2%.
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15Texas H-1B average salary: $98,500 in 2023.
Verified
16Manager H-1B wages avg $145,000 FY 2023.
Single source
17Seattle metro H-1B median: $142,000.
Directional
18H-1B below prevailing wage %: 12% in audits.
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19Bay Area H-1B avg wage: $160,000+ in 2023.
Directional
20Accountant H-1B median: $78,900 FY 2023.
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21H-1B bonuses included in 5% of LCAs avg $10k.
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Wages Interpretation

This data paints a picture of the H-1B visa as a program of stark contrasts, where elite tech talent commands Silicon Valley premiums while many others are brought in at bargain rates that undercut the American workforce.

How We Rate Confidence

Models

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AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree

Directional
ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

Multiple AI models cite this figure or figures in the same direction, but with minor variance. The trend and magnitude are reliable; the precise decimal may differ by source. Suitable for directional analysis.

AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

Verified
ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

All AI models independently return the same statistic, unprompted. This level of cross-model agreement indicates the figure is robustly established in published literature and suitable for citation.

AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

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