October 1, 2007 - September 30, 2008

Statistical Estimates; Not Official for FY2008

Approximately 49,205 cases were certified during the first quarter of FY 2008; 63% of foreign workers on H-lB visas. The top 5 states of intended employment for these permanent labor certifications were California (11,835), New York (5,049), New Jersey (4,503), Texas (3,816), and Florida (2,709);

Alien beneficiaries representing 179 different countries were certified for permanent employment in the u.s. The top 10 countries of citizenship of alien beneficiaries included India (16,569), Mexico (3,444), China (3,328), South Korea (3,119), Philippines (2,995), Canada (2,539), United Kingdom (913), Pakistan (887), Taiwan(821), and Ecuador (811); and
Top job titles certified for permanent employment included Computer Software Engineers (8,861), Computer Systems Analysts (3,173), Computer and Information System Managers (648), Restaurant Cooks (1,120), Electronics Engineers (1,047), Market Research Analysts (970), Computer Programmers (902), Financial Analysts (707), Mechanical Engineers (702), Chefs and Head Cooks (700), and Electrical Engineers (651).

Breakdown in Completed Cases
Category	FY 2008 Oct07-Sep08	Cumulative (Since Mar 05)
Certified	49,205	220,883
Denied	10,729	60,221
Withdrawn	2,063	5,540
Total Completed	61,997	286,644

Source: AILA