Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services | https://medium.com/the-u-s-digital-service/meet-the-dhs-digital-service-champions-may-2018-caee7dade2b
Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services | https://medium.com/the-u-s-digital-service/meet-the-dhs-digital-service-champions-may-2018-caee7dade2b
That year, the statewide average approval rate for H-1B petitions stood at 98%, slightly higher than 2023's 96.7%. Across the publication area, employers across all industries submitted 160 petitions during the same period, with an approval rate of 97.5%.
For comparison, the U.S. reported an average approval rate of 98% in 2024.
Employers are classified under industries based on their reported operations and may be involved in multiple industries.
The H-1B visa program allows U.S. employers to temporarily hire foreign workers in specialty occupations requiring specialized knowledge and at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. It is designed to address skill gaps in the U.S. workforce while ensuring wage standards to protect both U.S. and H-1B workers. Employers must certify that they will pay H-1B workers wages equal to or greater than those of similarly qualified U.S. employees or the prevailing local wage.
While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 90 petitions, representing 56.3% of all submissions in North Summit News publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Retail Trade industry, which accounted for 30 petitions and represented 18.8% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Retail Trade industry, 96.7% were approved and 3.3% were denied.
Compared to 2023, the Other Services (except Public Administration) sector saw an unchanged number of H-1B petitions across North Summit News publication area during 2024.
The United States admits around 1 million legal immigrants annually, most of whom receive permanent residence (green cards) through family sponsorship or employment-based visas. In 2023, about 1.2 million immigrants were granted green cards, a return to pre-pandemic levels. Temporary visa programs, such as the H-1B for highly skilled workers and H-2A for seasonal agricultural workers, also play a critical role in filling workforce needs.
Public opinion on immigration varies, with 46% of Americans favoring maintaining current legal immigration levels, according to a 2024 Pew Research Center survey. Additionally, 42% believe that highly skilled workers, such as scientists, doctors, and programmers, should be prioritized for legal immigration, compared to 25% who prioritize workers filling labor shortages and 19% who emphasize family sponsorship. Despite this, family sponsorship remains the most common path to permanent residency, accounting for 63% of green cards issued in 2023.
The data in this article comes from the H-1B Employer Data Hub provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). While USCIS strives for accuracy, manual data entry and errors on paper forms submitted by applicants or petitioners may result in discrepancies in employer names, tax IDs, locations, or other details.
| Rank | Industry | Total Petitions | % of All Submissions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 90 | 56.3% | 96.7% | 3.3% |
| 2 | Retail Trade | 30 | 18.8% | 96.7% | 3.3% |
| 3 | Manufacturing | 23 | 14.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Wholesale Trade | 4 | 2.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 2.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Construction | 4 | 2.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Finance and Insurance | 3 | 1.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Information | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renee Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 23 | 95.7% | 4.3% |
| Veenus Infotechs Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 17 | 100% | 0% |
| Sterling Jewelers, Inc. | Retail Trade | 16 | 100% | 0% |
| Iflex, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 13 | 100% | 0% |
| Zale Delaware, Inc. | Retail Trade | 11 | 90.9% | 9.1% |
| Vayu, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| The Davey Tree Expert Company | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 80% | 20% |
| Micro Poise Measurement Systems, LLC | Manufacturing | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Talis Clinical, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Boxout, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Navigate360, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Contitech USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Babcock and Wilcox Company | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Fechko Excavating, LLC | Construction | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| National Interstate Insurance Company | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Matco Tools Corporation | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Jo Ann Stores Support Center, Inc. | Retail Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| The Rovisys Company, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Eric Does Data, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| TPC Engineering Holdings, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Oeconnection, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Rovisys Building Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Summa Physicians, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Anthony Salem Inc., D.D.S. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| State Power Fund | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Snap-on Business Solution | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Banjubits, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Taazaa, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Americhem, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tyres International, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Unity Health Network, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Allfasteners USA, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Adaptive Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Video Products, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wardjet, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| AA Applications, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bfilter, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bober Markey Fedorovich and Compan | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Chemtech Innovators, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Contitech North America, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Design House, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Diebold Nixdorf Incorporated | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| ECS Tuning, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hudec Dental Associates, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kent Displays, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Krish Services Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Associated Materials, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pepperl Fuchs, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Realflex Applications, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Arlington Valley Farms, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| S and V Industries, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sam Auto Trans, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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