The H-1B visa program serves as a pivotal mechanism for the US to attract highly skilled foreign professionals, particularly in sectors like technology, engineering, and healthcare. According to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), in Fiscal Year 2024, a total of 399,395 H-1B petitions were approved. India emerged as the dominant source, accounting for 71% of these approvals, with 283,397 beneficiaries. China followed distantly with 46,680 beneficiaries, representing 11.7% of the total. Other countries such as the Philippines, Canada, and South Korea, each contributed between 1% and 1.3% to the overall numbers. This distribution underscores the significant role of Indian professionals in the US workforce and highlights global trends in talent mobility. Check the list of
Top 10 countries of birth of approved H-1B beneficiaries in FY 2024; India leading the way, followed by China, Canada and others

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