The following data shows the extent that New Hampshire employers rely on the H-1B program to fill positions for highly skilled workers. Recently, President Trump instituted stiff, $100,000 fees for future H-1B workers. Media reports say some 700,000 people work in the United States on H-1B visas, many for tech firms. Many of the workers are from India, according to media reports. But the following data, nearly all from U.S. Department of Labor spreadsheets, do not specify the country of origin for the workers. Unless otherwise specified, all data is for the first nine months of Federal Fiscal Year 2025, which started on Oct. 1, 2024.
“The Pulse” is an exclusive feature of NH Business Review that examines local and national data to track New Hampshire’s economy.
Each month, the series examines an economic trend based on the latest data. On a quarterly basis, “The Pulse” will report key economic indicators such as employment, inflation and economic growth for the New Hampshire economy for a more expansive review that includes several informational graphics.
“The Pulse” focuses on three key indicators: prices, out-put and labor. It will also feature a wild card category. One of the six will change every quarter in an effort to capture data that gives additional insight.
The following data shows the extent that New Hampshire employers rely on the H-1B program to fill positions for highly skilled workers. Recently, President Trump instituted stiff, $100,000 fees for future H-1B workers. Media reports say some 700,000 people work…
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