Minnesota H-1B visas plateau

After years of growth, the number of employees with H-1B visas working for Minnesota-based companies has evened out, with the exception of 2022. Some of the state's largest health, retail and financial organizations, like Optum, Mayo Clinic, U.S. Bancorp, Target and the University of Minnesota, are among the biggest drivers.

Annual H-1B visa approvals for Minnesota employers

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Federal fiscal years begin in October. Visa holders may not live or work in Minnesota, but are employed by Minnesota-based companies.

Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration ServicesC.J. Sinner, The Minnesota Star Tribune