FY2025 Approval Rate95.9%615 of 641 petitions
FY2025 At a Glance
Total Petitions641
Approved615
YoY Volume-26.7%
Rate Change YoY-0.5pp
FY2025 Approval Breakdown
H-1B petitions are split into initial employment (new hires) and continuing employment (extensions/transfers).
Initial Employment (New Hires)
95.3%129 petitions
123 approved6 denied
Continuing Employment (Extensions)
96.1%512 petitions
492 approved20 denied
Year-over-Year Comparison
FY2024 vs FY2025 petition volumes and approval rates.
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Approvals | 178 | 123 | -30.9% |
| Initial Denials | 4 | 6 | +50.0% |
| Continuing Approvals | 665 | 492 | -26.0% |
| Continuing Denials | 27 | 20 | -25.9% |
| Total Petitions | 874 | 641 | -26.7% |
| Total Approved | 843 | 615 | -27.0% |
What This Means for H-1B Applicants
Sponsorship Likelihood
Syntel Inc filed 641 H-1B petitions in FY2025, making it a active H-1B sponsor. Petition volume decreased 27% year-over-year.
Approval Rate Context
A 95.9% approval rate is above average, suggesting well-prepared petitions.
Extensions & Transfers
492 continuing employment petitions (extensions and transfers) were filed, with a 96.1% 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