Archive · 26 Sep 2025
India Dominates H-1B Visas in FY24; Pakistan in Top 10
In 2024, the US approved nearly 400,000 H-1B visas.
Over 70% went to India, with China a distant second.
Pakistan also made it to the top 10.
The data illustrates the countries from which the US obtains its skilled workers, particularly in areas related to continued employment.
India accounted for over 70% of all approved H-1B petitions in FY24.
The US approved a total of 399,395 H-1B petitions during the year.
China ranked second with 11.7% of the total H-1B approvals in FY24.
Pakistan is among the top 10 countries with the highest H-1B visa holders.
India and China together account for 89% of the beneficiaries under the H-1B program for continued employment.
- Who
- USCIS, Indian Nationals, Chinese Nationals, Pakistani Nationals
- What
- H-1B visa approvals by country for FY24
- When
- FY24 (ended September 30, 2024)
- Where
- United States
- Why
- To understand the distribution of H-1B visas.
- Total H-1B Approvals (FY24)
- 399,395
- India's Share
- Over 70% (283,397)
- China's Share
- 11.7% (46,680)
- Pakistan's Rank
- 8th
- Combined India/China Share (Continued Employment)
- 89%
Sources
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