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
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 Lee Today publication area submitted 242 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 97.9%.
The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in the Lee Today publication area during 2024, with 113 petitions (46.7% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 96.5%. Meanwhile, the Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry was the second largest contributor, filing 41 petitions (16.9% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services sector in the Lee Today publication area saw an unchanged 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 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 113 | 46.7% | 96.5% | 3.5% |
| 2 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 41 | 16.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 30 | 12.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Educational Services | 20 | 8.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Finance and Insurance | 11 | 4.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Wholesale Trade | 7 | 2.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Retail Trade | 5 | 2.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2 | 0.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Manufacturing | 2 | 0.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Accommodation and Food Services | 2 | 0.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Public Administration | 1 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Utilities | 1 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Information | 1 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Construction | 1 | 0.4% | 0% | 100% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtuoso Info Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 30 | 100% | 0% |
| The Hertz Corporation | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 29 | 100% | 0% |
| Cloud Hub It Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 26 | 100% | 0% |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | Educational Services | 19 | 100% | 0% |
| Naples Community Hospital, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 15 | 100% | 0% |
| Nevonex It Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 15 | 80% | 20% |
| Herc Rentals Employee Services, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 12 | 100% | 0% |
| Donyati, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| Softserve, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Chicos Fas, Inc. | Retail Trade | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Ospro Systems, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Family Health Centers of Southwest | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Primecrew Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Naturipe Farms Imports, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Johns Hopkins All Childrens Hospit | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Enstar US, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Commercial Insurance Net, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Genesiscare USA Services, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Vault Risk Management Services, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Vcloud Info Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Neogenomics Laboratories, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Blue Sparq, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Viraaz Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Skaya, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| ARK Investment Management, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Virtual Neurology, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Picoger, LLC | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pico Portal, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Primate Products, LLC | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Acsia Long Term Care, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Radiology Regional Center P a | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| RG Architects PA | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rob Graham Enterprises, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Storm Smart Buildings Systems, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tag Media Group, LLC | Construction | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| The Internet of Behaviors Company | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Token Ramen 136, Inc. | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Trusted Resource Underwriters, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Univv I, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wannemacher Jensen Architects, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| AGS Devices Company | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Arietis Health, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ave Maria University | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Clevertech North America | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cognitive Research Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dynasty Financial Partners, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Emcyte Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| FL Fish and Wildlife Conservation | Public Administration | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Fudakin Lighting, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Golf Ball Warehouse, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Hortifrut Imports, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Jama Food Services, Inc. | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kahn Design Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lee County Electric Cooperative, Inc. | Utilities | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lukka, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Luminosity, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mckelvie Kroll Melloh Monte Ziemba & Association PA, DVM | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Millennium Physician Group, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| NCHMD, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nikatto Corporation | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Oakes Farms, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pebblebrook, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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