Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership/ur-m-jaddou-director-us-citizenship-and-immigration-services
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership/ur-m-jaddou-director-us-citizenship-and-immigration-services
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.
The average approval rate for H-1B petitions across the United States in 2024 stood at 98%, slightly higher than 2023's 97.3%. Locally, employers across all industries located within the The Region News publication area submitted 59 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 96.6%.
The Health Care and Social Assistance industry led the H-1B filings in the The Region News publication area during 2024, with 18 petitions (30.5% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 100%. Meanwhile, the Manufacturing industry was the second largest contributor, filing 15 petitions (25.4% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.
Among local employers with petitions categorized under the Health Care and Social Assistance sector during 2024, St. Mary Medical Center stood out with five petitions and an approval rate of 100%, followed by Bionic Prosthetics and Orthotics G with four petitions and an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Health Care and Social Assistance sector in the The Region News publication area saw a 63.6% increase in the number of H-1B petitions 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 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 18 | 30.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 15 | 25.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 11 | 18.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 3.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 2 | 3.4% | 50% | 50% |
| 4 | Educational Services | 2 | 3.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Construction | 2 | 3.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Accommodation and Food Services | 2 | 3.4% | 50% | 50% |
| 9 | Retail Trade | 1 | 1.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 1.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 1.7% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daifuku Intralogistics America Cor | Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Bionic Prosthetics and Orthotics G | Wholesale Trade, Health Care and Social Assistance | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| St. Mary Medical Center | Health Care and Social Assistance | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Arcelormittal USA Research, LLC | Manufacturing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| MSI Express, Inc. | Manufacturing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Alliance Group Technologies Compan | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| KSN Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Arcelormittal Sales and Administra | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Bionic Prosthetics & Orthotics Group, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| CSCGH Shared Services, LLC | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Southlake Community Mental Health | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Powdercoil Technologies, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Powers & Sons Construction | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Powers and Sons Construction Company, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Quadralite Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Qualexa Healthcare, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| St. Catherine Hospital, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sun Hotel, Inc. | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| TC Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Veterans Truck Center, LLC | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| White Lodging Services Corporation | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Porter Physician Services, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nick S Building Supply, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lutheran University Association in | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| LA Porte Clinic Company, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| K and S Engineers, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Ivy Technician Community College | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hoise Material Handling, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Healthlinc, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| DVG Team, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Crown Point Pharmacy, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Apex Physical Therapy, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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