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Thursday, April 23, 2026

Misdirection. ICE and H-1B Visas. Follow-the Money April 2026

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Do the math.  Keep it simple.  Follow the money.
 
Based on 2024 H-1B visa petitions, and 2026 fees:   399,395 petitions X $100,000 = $39,939,500,000
 

India is by far the country with the highest number of H-1B visas in the U.S., accounting for approximately 71% of all approvals in fiscal year 2024, totaling over 283,000 beneficiaries. Data shows that Indians dominate the program, with China a distant second at roughly 12%, as shown by the and reports. 

Key H-1B Visa Statistics by Country (FY 2024)

  • India: ~71% (283,397 approvals)
  • China: ~11.7% (46,680 approvals)
  • All other nations: Combined, all other countries make up less than 18% of the remaining total, with the Philippines, Canada, and South Korea taking the next highest shares. 

Key Takeaways

  • Dominance: Indian nationals have consistently held the majority of H-1B visas since 2010, primarily driven by the tech sector.
  • Visa Purpose: These visas are used by U.S. employers to fill "specialty occupations" requiring high-level skills, often in STEM fields.
  • Salary: The median salary for H-1B recipients in 2024 was $120,000
  • Total Numbers: In FY 2024, there were 399,395 total H-1B petitions approved.


 

 

 


 
 

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