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Data sourced from USCIS and the U.S. Department of State. Not legal advice.

H-1B Employer Profile

Virtusa Corporation

Southborough, MassachusettsIT ConsultingMassachusetts employers
FY2025 Approval Rate95.9%560 of 584 petitions

FY2025 At a Glance

Total Petitions584
Approved560
YoY Volume-23.7%
Rate Change YoY-0.7pp

FY2025 Approval Breakdown

H-1B petitions are split into initial employment (new hires) and continuing employment (extensions/transfers).

Initial Employment (New Hires)
94.9%118 petitions
112 approved6 denied
Continuing Employment (Extensions)
96.1%466 petitions
448 approved18 denied

Year-over-Year Comparison

FY2024 vs FY2025 petition volumes and approval rates.

MetricFY2024FY2025Change
Initial Approvals156112-28.2%
Initial Denials36+100.0%
Continuing Approvals583448-23.2%
Continuing Denials2318-21.7%
Total Petitions765584-23.7%
Total Approved739560-24.2%

What This Means for H-1B Applicants

Sponsorship Likelihood

Virtusa Corporation filed 584 H-1B petitions in FY2025, making it a active H-1B sponsor. Petition volume decreased 24% year-over-year.

Approval Rate Context

A 95.9% approval rate is above average, suggesting well-prepared petitions.

Extensions & Transfers

448 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