The US government’s public database that tracks employers hiring workers on H-1B visas has suddenly gone offline, according to a report by the Dallas Express. Several key tools on the website are no longer functioning, and the most recent data appears to be missing.
The H-1B visa program allows US companies to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require highly specialized knowledge. These roles typically require at least a bachelor’s degree or higher.
According to a report by the Dallas Express, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) H-1B Employer Data Hub, a public website used to analyze companies participating in the visa program, has lost several of its key features. The site’s search function and interactive map are no longer available, and datasets for fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026 appear to be missing.
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Without these tools, it has become difficult for users to check which companies are hiring H-1B workers or to understand how the program is being used. The Dallas Express said it first noticed the issue late last week.
Previously, the database allowed users to search for H-1B petitioning employers by company name, location, fiscal year, and industry code. It also included an interactive map that showed where H-1B employers were concentrated across the United States. According to the report, none of these features are currently accessible.
According to the Dallas Express, the downloadable datasets page no longer lists files for 2024, 2025, or 2026. Instead, the pages now carry an “Archived Content” label with a “Last Reviewed/Updated” date of July 1, 2025. It remains unclear when the files were archived or whether this is related to the ongoing technical problems.
A spokesperson for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services told Dallas Express in an email, “We are aware that our various USCIS Employer Data Hubs are currently experiencing technical difficulties. Our team is actively working to resolve the issue. We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience while we work to restore normal service.”