Table 3
H-1B petitions approved by USCIS for initial and continuing employment, 2011–2013
| Year | Initial employment for aliens residing outside the U.S. | Initial employment for aliens residing in the U.S. | Continuing employment in H1-B status | Subtotals by year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 48,665 | 57,780 | 163,208 | 269,653 |
| 2012 | 74,997 | 61,893 | 125,679 | 262,569 |
| 2013 | 68,785 | 59,506 | 158,482 | 286,773 |
| Totals | 192,447 | 179,179 | 447,369 | 818,995 |
Note: All references to a particular year should be understood to mean the U.S. government’s fiscal year (October 1–September 30).
Sources: USCIS 2014a
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