H-2A jobs certified and visas issued, 2005—2016
| Year | Jobs Certified | Visas Issued |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 48,336 | 31,892 |
| 2006 | 59,110 | 37,149 |
| 2007 | 76,814 | 50,791 |
| 2008 | 82,099 | 64,404 |
| 2009 | 86,014 | 60,112 |
| 2010 | 79,011 | 55,921 |
| 2011 | 77,246 | 55,384 |
| 2012 | 85,248 | 65,345 |
| 2013 | 98,821 | 74,192 |
| 2014 | 116,689 | 89,274 |
| 2015 | 139,832 | 108,144 |
| 2016 | 165,741 | 134,368 |
Notes: All references to a particular year should be understood to mean the U.S. government’s fiscal year (October 1–September 30).
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, OFLC Performance Data, https://www.foreignlaborcert.doleta.gov/performancedata.cfm; U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, “Nonimmigrant Visa Statistics,” https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/law-and-policy/statistics/non-immigrant-visas.html.