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 Concho Valley News publication area submitted 113 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 97.3%.
While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 69 petitions, representing 61.1% of all submissions in the Concho Valley News publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Educational Services industry, which accounted for 13 petitions and represented 11.5% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Educational Services industry, all were approved.
In 2024, the Concho Valley News publication area employer with the most petitions categorized under the Wholesale Trade sector was Intrinsiq Specialty Solutions, Inc., which filed two petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Wholesale Trade sector in the Concho Valley News publication area saw an 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 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 69 | 61.1% | 95.7% | 4.3% |
| 2 | Educational Services | 13 | 11.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 8 | 7.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Information | 6 | 5.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Wholesale Trade | 4 | 3.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Manufacturing | 4 | 3.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2 | 1.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 1 | 0.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Construction | 1 | 0.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Public Administration | 1 | 0.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Retail Trade | 1 | 0.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 0.9% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tek Ninjas Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 42 | 92.9% | 7.1% |
| Kodesystems, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Proctek Texas, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Angelo State University | Educational Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Tyler Independent School District | Educational Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Timeclock Plus, LLC | Information | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Sightspectrum, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Kunduru Dental, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Cathodic Protection Solutions, LLC | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction, Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Intrinsiq Specialty Solutions, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Newdream Data Systems, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Powerhouse Retail Services, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Stride Hospitality, LLC | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Smith Industries, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| UT Health East Texas | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Shannon Medical Center | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Shannon Clinic | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| RGS It Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Propetro Services, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wonderland Montessori Academy of Trophy Club, LLC | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Xcenda, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Interceramic | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Gollob Morgan Peddy, PC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Futurex L P | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| DC International Group, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Crowley Saade Clinic PA | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| City of Crowley | Public Administration | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cherry Built Construction | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Castle Hills Medical Group | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cartmell Pasternak & Associates, PC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| AST Spacemobile Services, LLC | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| ASD Specialty Healthcare, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Aquaterra Outdoors Environments in | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| 5elem USA, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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