H-1B Visa Filings Are Surging in Texas
Summary
H-1B visa applications have decreased in most U.S. areas from fiscal year 2019 to 2025, but they have grown quickly in Republican-led suburban districts in Texas. A recent study shows that eight of the fastest-growing districts for these visa filings are in Texas, with some districts seeing more than double the number of applications.Key Facts
- H-1B visas allow U.S. employers to hire foreign workers in skilled jobs like tech and healthcare.
- Employers must file a Labor Condition Application (LCA) before applying for an H-1B visa.
- From fiscal 2019 to 2025, most U.S. congressional districts saw decreases in H-1B visa filings.
- Texas Republican-held suburban districts showed strong growth, with some districts' filings rising over 200%.
- The top eight fastest-growing districts for H-1B filings are all in Texas and mostly represented by Republicans.
- Representative Keith Self’s district saw a 242% increase in filings, from 1,388 to 4,748.
- Other Texas districts also showed large increases, ranging from 47% to over 200%.
- Many current representatives were not in office for the full period studied; the data is linked to current district boundaries and representatives.
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