Denials for H-1B petitions have remained at high levels compared to previous years, Forbes reported. The denial rate for new H-1B petitions for initial employment rose from 6% in fiscal year 2015 to 21% through the third quarter of fiscal 2020, according to a new analysis from the National Foundation for American Policy. This is in line with the 21% denial rate for H-1B petitions for initial employment in fiscal 2019 and the 24% denial rate in fiscal 2018.