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This represents an approval rate of 100%, which is higher than the average in Wisconsin across all industries.
That year, the statewide average approval rate for H-1B petitions stood at 99.1%, slightly higher than 2023's 97.9%. Across the publication area, employers across all industries submitted 528 petitions during the same period, with an approval rate of 99.1%.
For comparison, the U.S. reported an average approval rate of 98% in 2024.
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 Information industry led the H-1B filings in Waukesha Times publication area during 2024, with 247 petitions (46.8% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 100%. Meanwhile, the Manufacturing industry was the second largest contributor, filing 175 petitions (33.1% of the total), with an approval rate of 99.4%.
The employers in the Retail Trade sector in Waukesha Times publication area included Kohls, Inc. with 16 petitions, Batteries Plus, LLC, and Lautrec Corporation with one petition each during 2024.
Compared to 2023, the Retail Trade sector saw a 37.9% decrease in the number of H-1B petitions across Waukesha Times publication area 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 Corporation | Manufacturing | 73 | 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% |
| Wisdom Infotech, Ltd. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Skygen USA, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Krones, Inc. | Manufacturing | 8 | 87.5% | 12.5% |
| 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% |
| Froedtert Health, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Neosoft, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Mars It, Corp. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Quad Graphics, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| KHS USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Innio Waukesha Gas Engines, Inc. | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction, Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Wacker Neuson America Corporation | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Digital Intelligence, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Digital Transformation Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Dynamic Ratings, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Ge Medical Systems Information Technologies, Inc. | Manufacturing | 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 Digital, 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% |
| 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% |
| Fathom Digital Manufacturing Corpo | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Inpro Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Farris Automated Systems, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Exec Search, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Enerpac Tool Group, Corp. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kumar Ventures, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Lautrec Corporation | Retail Trade | 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% |
| Concurrency, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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