H-1B Visa Filings Are Surging in Texas
H-1B visa demand fell across most of the U.S., but Republican-held Texas suburbs drove the eight fastest-growing districts.
The number of H-1B visa applications filed in Texas has been increasing significantly, particularly in Republican-held suburban districts, according to a study by LayoffHedge. The analysis examined six million federal Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) and found that the eight fastest-growing congressional districts for H-1B demand between fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2025 were all represented by Texas Republicans.
H-1B visas allow employers to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or equivalent expertise. The study revealed that filings in Texas's Third Congressional District, represented by Representative Keith Self, surged 242%, from 1,388 in FY2019 to 4,748 in FY2025. Similar growth was seen in the neighboring 26th District, represented by Representative Brandon Gill, with filings increasing 217%, from 2,010 to 6,374.
Other rapidly growing districts in Texas included District 31 (John R. Carter), District 10 (Michael T. McCaul), District 22 (Troy E. Nehls), District 8 (Morgan Luttrell), District 21 (Chip Roy), and District 4 (Pat Fallon). These increases contrast with the national trend, where fewer than a quarter of congressional districts recorded gains in H-1B filings during the same period.
The surge in Texas is attributed to new federal restrictions under the Trump administration, which have affected H-1B visa applications.
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