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In 2024, the only H-1B petition submitted by Veterans Truck Center, LLC, the only employer classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry located across The Region News publication area was approved, according to data provided by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

That year, the statewide average approval rate for H-1B petitions stood at 98%, slightly higher than 2023's 97.9%. Across the publication area, employers across all industries submitted 59 petitions during the same period, with an approval rate of 96.6%.

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. 

The Health Care and Social Assistance industry led the H-1B filings in 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%.

Compared to 2023, the Transportation and Warehousing sector saw an increase in the number of H-1B petitions across The Region 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	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
Bionic Prosthetics and Orthotics Group, LLC	Health Care and Social Assistance, Wholesale Trade	7	100%	0%
Daifuku Intralogistics America Cor	Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	6	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%
Powers and Sons Construction	Construction	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%
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, Inc.	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%