Ghanaian applicants secured 499 H-1B Visas in FY 2024, with April 2024 as the peak month

Key Takeaways

  • Ghana secured 499 H-1B visa approvals in FY 2024, averaging about 42 per month.
  • April 2024 was the highest month with 80 visas, while September 2024 dropped sharply to just 16.
  • Visa issuances were relatively steady until early 2024, before a mid-year surge and late-year decline.
  • Ghana ranks second in Africa for H-1B visas, behind Nigeria, reflecting its growing pool of skilled professionals abroad.

Ghana’s H-1B visa issuances in FY 2024 reveal steady growth punctuated by sharp swings. Out of 499 total approvals, April 2024 emerged as the peak month with 80, marking a significant surge compared to earlier months. However, this momentum slowed dramatically by September, when approvals plunged to just 16. Averaging 42 approvals monthly, Ghana remains the second-largest African contributor of skilled talent to the U.S. through the H-1B programme. While the numbers are small compared to global giants like India and China, Ghana’s consistent presence underscores the country’s expanding footprint in the global labor market for specialised skills.

Source:

US Department of State

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Fiscal year 2024
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