THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA

H-1B petition outcomes recorded by USCIS, FY2009–FY2026.

• Total approvals: 3,087
• Total denials: 52
• Denial rate: 1.7%
• New petitions approved: 1,512
• Extensions approved: 1,575
• Primary location: IOWA CITY, IA
• Cap-exempt indicator: high confidence

Source: USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. This is decision data, not job postings.

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Data updated October 2, 2026