UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO

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

• Total approvals: 2,278
• Total denials: 35
• Denial rate: 1.5%
• New petitions approved: 1,189
• Extensions approved: 1,089
• Primary location: CHICAGO, IL
• 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