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Data sourced from USCIS and the U.S. Department of State. Not legal advice.

H-1B Employer Profile

Akamai Technologies Inc

Cambridge, MassachusettsTechnologyMassachusetts employers
FY2025 Approval Rate99.1%423 of 427 petitions

FY2025 At a Glance

Total Petitions427
Approved423
YoY Volume+12.7%
Rate Change YoY+0.1pp

FY2025 Approval Breakdown

H-1B petitions are split into initial employment (new hires) and continuing employment (extensions/transfers).

Initial Employment (New Hires)
99.0%99 petitions
98 approved1 denied
Continuing Employment (Extensions)
99.1%328 petitions
325 approved3 denied

Year-over-Year Comparison

FY2024 vs FY2025 petition volumes and approval rates.

MetricFY2024FY2025Change
Initial Approvals8798+12.6%
Initial Denials11+0.0%
Continuing Approvals288325+12.8%
Continuing Denials33+0.0%
Total Petitions379427+12.7%
Total Approved375423+12.8%

What This Means for H-1B Applicants

Sponsorship Likelihood

Akamai Technologies Inc filed 427 H-1B petitions in FY2025, making it a active H-1B sponsor. Petition volume increased 13% year-over-year, suggesting growing demand for H-1B workers.

Approval Rate Context

A 99.1% approval rate is excellent — well above the national average, indicating strong petition quality.

Extensions & Transfers

325 continuing employment petitions (extensions and transfers) were filed, with a 99.1% approval rate. This reflects the employer's track record of supporting existing H-1B workers.

Source: USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. Data reflects FY2024–FY2025 petition decisions. Not legal advice — consult a qualified immigration attorney for case-specific guidance.Official USCIS Data Hub