Recent analysis highlights the limited use of H-1B and O-1 visas by Europeans seeking to immigrate to the United States. According to data, Europeans account for only about 3-4% of H-1B visa recipients and approximately 6-7k O-1 visas are issued annually, primarily to applicants from the UK.
Key Details:
- H-1B visa distribution: India 73%, China 12%, EU+EFTA+UK ~3-4% (~8-10k/year)
- O-1 visa issuance: ~6-7k European visas/year, with the UK leading
- The data indicates a significant disparity in visa acquisition between European countries and others, particularly India and China.
- These figures suggest potential barriers or disinterest among Europeans in utilizing these visa categories for US immigration.
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Source: @benbawan