These are the U.S. states with the most — and the least — H-1B visa applications and renewals

These are the U.S. states with the most — and the least — H-1B visa applications and renewals


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The Trump administration on Friday said it would impose a $100,000 charge for H-1B worker visas in a move that could have far-reaching ramifications for industries in the U.S. — with the tech sector likely to see the most significant impact.

Here are the states with the most, and least, H-1B visa recipients in fiscal year 2025.

These are the states with the most, and least, H-1B visa renewals in fiscal year 2025.



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