The total number of approved H-1B petitions has decreased from 399,395 in fiscal year 2024 to 328,185 in fiscal year 2025, indicating a significant drop in approvals. The Professional and Business Services sector continues to dominate, accounting for approximately 48% of approvals in 2024 and around 45% in 2025. Overall, the distribution of occupations remains stable across both years.
Key Details:
- Total H-1B approvals: 399,395 (FY 2024) vs. 328,185 (FY 2025)
- Professional & Business Services sector: ~48% of approvals in 2024, ~45% in 2025
- Overall occupation distribution: remains stable across both years
- Significant decline in total approvals from 2024 to 2025
This decline in H-1B approvals may impact employers and foreign workers seeking opportunities in the U.S. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: @J_Vito_B