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Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS | https://www.dhswatchlist.com/
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 West Stark News publication area submitted 83 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 100%.
While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 50 petitions, representing 60.2% of all submissions in the West Stark News publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Health Care and Social Assistance industry, which accounted for 13 petitions and represented 15.7% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Health Care and Social Assistance industry, all were approved.
Compared to 2023, the Finance and Insurance sector in the West Stark News publication area saw a 50% 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 | 50 | 60.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 13 | 15.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Manufacturing | 12 | 14.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 3 | 3.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 2.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 2 | 2.4% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usacs Medical Group, Ltd. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 38 | 100% | 0% |
| Canton Medical Education Foundatio | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| The Timken Company | Manufacturing | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Travis County Emergency Physicians PA | Health Care and Social Assistance | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Aultman Hospital | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| AHN Medical Group, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Aultman Medical Group, Inc. | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Diebold Nixdorf Incorporated | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Tektrnd, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Technibus, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Usacs Medical Group of California, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| United Architectural Metals, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tmsi, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Metrohealth System | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Stackpole Engineering Services, Inc. | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Shearers Foods, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Scott Sheldon, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Perinatal and Pediatric Services, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| National Inventors Hall of Fame in | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Gospel Light Mennonite Church Medical Aid Plan | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Emsco, Inc. | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Downing Wellhead Equipment, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Aultcare, Corp. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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