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%.
Compared to 2023, the Educational Services sector in the Waukesha Times publication area saw a 75% 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 | Information | 247 | 46.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 175 | 33.1% | 99.4% | 0.6% |
| 3 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 38 | 7.2% | 94.7% | 5.3% |
| 4 | Wholesale Trade | 26 | 4.9% | 96.2% | 3.8% |
| 5 | Retail Trade | 18 | 3.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 9 | 1.7% | 88.9% | 11.1% |
| 6 | Finance and Insurance | 9 | 1.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Educational Services | 1 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 1 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Utilities | 1 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiserv Solutions, LLC | Information, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 247 | 100% | 0% |
| Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporatio | Manufacturing | 63 | 100% | 0% |
| Ge Precision Healthcare, LLC | Manufacturing, Wholesale Trade, Finance and Insurance | 55 | 100% | 0% |
| Generac Power Systems | Manufacturing | 18 | 100% | 0% |
| Kohls, Inc. | Retail Trade | 16 | 100% | 0% |
| Ge Medical Systems, LLC | Manufacturing | 13 | 100% | 0% |
| Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation | Manufacturing | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| Wisdom Infotech, Ltd. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Krones, Inc. | Manufacturing | 8 | 87.5% | 12.5% |
| Skygen USA, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| A O Smith Corporation | Manufacturing | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Codeworks, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Rogers Memorial Hospital D B a, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 75% | 25% |
| Wissen, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 75% | 25% |
| Neocoil, LLC | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Metso USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Quad Graphics, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Neosoft, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Mars It, Corp. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| KHS USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Wacker Neuson America Corporation | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Innio Waukesha Gas Engines, Inc. | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction, Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Froedtert Thedacare Health, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Digital Intelligence, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Digital Transformation Services LL | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Dynamic Ratings, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Concurrency, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Quad Packaging, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Carroll University, Inc. | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Shivex It Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Signatech Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Silgan Containers, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Berco of America, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sunvest Solar, LLC | Utilities | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sussex Dental Dbasussex Family Dental, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Synthetaic, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Thoughtfocus, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Batteries Plus, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Waukesha Bearings Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Automation Solutions of WI, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wissen Digitial, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Aurora Medical Group, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wissen Infotech, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ge Medical Systems Information Tec | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Helwig Carbon Products, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| High Quartile, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Husco International, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Iementor, Corp. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Froedtert Health, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Inpro Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Fathom Digital Manufacturing Corpo | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Farris Automated Systems, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Exec Search, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kumar Ventures, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Lautrec Corporation D B a Forever | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Enerpac Tool Group, Corp. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| ECM Industries, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Navico, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Conntek Integrated Solutions, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pattyn North America, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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