US Denies Over 35,000 Work Permit Applications as Rejection Rate Rises to 44%
Between April and June 2026, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) rejected 35,767 work permit applications from foreign nationals seeking permanent residency, raising the denial rate to about 44%, up from 25% in earlier quarters. USCIS received 153,039 Form I-765 applications for employment authorization during this period, approving 46,405. Other immigration categories, including temporary worker petitions (Form I-129) and family-based petitions (Form I-130), also saw notable rejection rates, reflecting increased challenges for foreign nationals seeking work permits and immigration approvals.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (45/100). Lens Score 45/100.
Outlets measured: freepressjournal, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–45/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 15 Oct, 09:21 am. Other outlets followed.