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.
In 2024, the average approval rate for H-1B petitions across the United States stood at 98%, slightly higher than 2023's 97.3%.
The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings locally during 2024, with 379 petitions (74.2% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 97.6%. Meanwhile, the Manufacturing industry was the second largest contributor, filing 64 petitions (12.5% of the total), with an approval rate of 87.5%.
The Central Bucks Today publication area employers with the most petitions during 2024 included Epam Systems, Inc., which filed 185 petitions with an approval rate of 98.9%, Noblesoft Solutions, Inc. with 52 petitions and an approval rate of 96.2%, and Acclaim Systems, Inc., which filed 13 petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Central Bucks Today publication area saw a 16.2% decrease 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 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 379 | 74.2% | 97.6% | 2.4% |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 64 | 12.5% | 87.5% | 12.5% |
| 3 | Wholesale Trade | 16 | 3.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Utilities | 13 | 2.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 10 | 2% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Information | 7 | 1.4% | 85.7% | 14.3% |
| 7 | Construction | 5 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Finance and Insurance | 4 | 0.8% | 75% | 25% |
| 9 | Retail Trade | 3 | 0.6% | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| 10 | Educational Services | 2 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 2 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 2 | 0.4% | 50% | 50% |
| 13 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry(ies) | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epam Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 185 | 98.9% | 1.1% |
| Noblesoft Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 52 | 96.2% | 3.8% |
| Acclaim Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 13 | 100% | 0% |
| Divine It Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 12 | 100% | 0% |
| Draeger Medical Systems, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| Cloud Epa, LLC | Information, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| Azzur Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Data-Core Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Ugi Utilities, Inc. | Utilities | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Penn Life Sciences, LLC | Manufacturing | 8 | 75% | 25% |
| Kvk-Technician, Inc. | Manufacturing | 7 | 57.1% | 42.9% |
| Innovit USA, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Amstergen Life Sciences, LLC | Manufacturing | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Titan Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Digitalbytes, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Tekinteli, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 60% | 40% |
| Vadilal Industries USA, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Veolia WTS USA, Inc. | Utilities | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Vivpro Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Trinity Health Mid Atlantic Medical Group | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Donegal Office Solutions D B a, Inc. | Construction | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Abzena Bristol, LLC | Manufacturing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Xsunt Corporation | Information | 4 | 75% | 25% |
| SKF USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Solomons International, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Pel Healthcare, LLC | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Tadas Brusokas Insurance Agency | Finance and Insurance | 3 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| International Sos Assistance, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| I3 Pharmaceuticals, LLC | Manufacturing | 3 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Valira, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Astatech, Inc. | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Arbutus Biopharma, Inc. | Manufacturing | 3 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Azzur Cleanrooms-on-Demand-Service | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Baruch S Blumberg Institute | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Precision Health and Wellness Center, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Sabre Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Secant Group | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Arencibia, Inc. | Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Streamit, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Itconsulting Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Caspex, Corp. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Centrak, Inc. | Information, Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Telus Agriculture and Consumer Goo | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Cloud Info Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Allied Electronics, Inc. | Retail Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Draftpoint, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Voice Systems Engineering, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Management of Companies and Enterprises | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Criterion Laboratories, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Fedegari Technologies, Inc. | Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Voltech Services USA, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Freedom Consulting Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Prabhav Eglobal Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Printmail Solutions, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Woodbourne Real Estate, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pharmablock USA, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sans Bound Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| SDI, Inc. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Perspecta, LLC | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 1seo Digital Agency, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Secure Technology Value Solutions | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Simple Tire, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Abzdental, PLLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Sovereign Trade, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Stonemor, Inc. | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Vertogic | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Advenser, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Advertising Specialty Institute | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Valam Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Applogika, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Aip Bi Holdings, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| TESCO | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tesco - the Eastern Specialty Comp | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Meet Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Apozeal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tri-Force Consulting Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Utopia Towels, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Alencon Acquisition Company, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Penn Fusion Engineering, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Horizon Dental Lab | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hiossen, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Highest Ground, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Guardian Adjustment Group, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Grintech Group | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Griff and Associates, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Glory Power of Construction, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Forensic Rock, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Fairygene, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Excellis Health Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Estate Group, a | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Empower Data Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Electronic Data Professionals, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| EKL Machine | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Continental Refrigerator | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Crystal - PMC, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Deltasoft Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dental Imaging Technologies, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Penn Color, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Optimal Strategix Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| NSI Neal Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bettor Technology, Inc. | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Network of Victim Assistance | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Martins Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lifelens Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lexus Software Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lansdale Family Dentistry, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lannett Company, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bricksimple, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| KCF Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kats and Associates, PC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| K2 Environmental Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ivest 360, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Istack Technologies | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Innovative Smiles, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Imcare Biotech, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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