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An Empirical Investigation of H-1B Approvals in the United States: A Causal-Comparative Study
Rifanty Kahfiani, Christopher B. Davison, Edward J. Lazaros, Allen Truell

Abstract
In this causal-comparative study, the objective was to compare the rates of occupation, country of origin, and gender (when available) in obtaining H-1B visas in the United States during 2012-2021. The data sources used for analysis are institutional repositories like USCIS and the U.S. Department Of Labor. The number of H-1B petitions approved for computer-related occupations has increased about 10% over the last decade with 68.8% out of all occupations in 2021. The researchers found that India was the leading country granted H-1B visas, with almost 70% of all beneficiaries. Furthermore, males outnumbered females both in applying for H-1B visas as well as in obtaining those visas, with 72% of all gender beneficiaries being males.

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