H-1B by state · fiscal year 2026
H-1B Employers in Kentucky
1,337H-1B approvals
255employers
#31of 54 states
USCIS approved 1,337 H-1B petitions for 255 employers in Kentucky in fiscal year 2026 to date, counted by the location on each petition, usually a headquarters.
Top 25 employers in Kentucky
| Rank | Employer | Approvals in Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Humana Inc | 306 |
| 2 | V-Soft Consulting Group, Inc. | 178 |
| 3 | University of Kentucky | 128 |
| 4 | University of Louisville | 49 |
| 5 | Coolsoft LLC | 41 |
| 6 | Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center | 34 |
| 7 | Fortna Systems Inc | 20 |
| 8 | Appalachian Regional Healthcare Inc | 17 |
| 9 | Yum Connect LLC | 16 |
| 10 | Western Kentucky University | 15 |
| 11 | Baptist Health Medical Group Inc | 13 |
| 12 | 7technix LLC | 12 |
| 13 | Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc DBA Ge Appliances | 12 |
| 14 | North American Stainless | 11 |
| 15 | University of Louisville Physicians Inc | 11 |
| 16 | Ups Worldwide Forwarding Inc | 11 |
| 17 | Northern Kentucky University | 10 |
| 18 | Norton Healthcare Inc | 10 |
| 19 | Sitek Inc | 10 |
| 20 | University Medical Center Inc D B A Uofl Health - Uofl Hospital | 10 |
| 21 | Commonwealth Health Corporation | 9 |
| 22 | Waystar Inc | 9 |
| 23 | Eastern Kentucky University | 8 |
| 24 | Healthtech Solutions LLC | 8 |
| 25 | Kings Daughters Medical Specialties Inc | 8 |
All states · Top 200 employers nationwide
Counts are USCIS decisions on H-1B petitions in fiscal year 2026 to date (new jobs, extensions, transfers and amendments), not people. Source: USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, data provided November 2, 2026. The numbers update every week.