Map of H-1B visa holders at research institutions

"Most of the H-1B attention has been on companies, but many visa holders are at research institutions studying topics that might be of use to society."

"The Xylom's analysis of data from the U.S. Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) identified more than 13,000 H-1B workers who have joined over 200 four-year or postgraduate-only land-grant, sea-grant, and R1: Very High Spending and Doctorate Production institutions so far this fiscal year."

USCIS data show that more than 13,000 H-1B workers joined over 200 four-year or postgraduate-only land-grant, sea-grant, and R1 institutions so far this fiscal year. A substantial number of H-1B visa holders are employed at research universities and grant-focused institutions rather than solely at private companies. Those workers are engaged in academic and research activities that can produce societal benefits. Their employment spans institutions with high research spending and significant doctorate production, indicating contributions to public research infrastructure, graduate education, and applied projects with potential community or economic impact.

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