Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/
Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/
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 Nantahala News publication area submitted 547 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 96.3%.
While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 313 petitions, representing 57.2% of all submissions in the Nantahala News publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Manufacturing industry, which accounted for 101 petitions and represented 18.5% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Manufacturing industry, 99% were approved and 1% were denied.
Compared to 2023, the Transportation and Warehousing sector in the Nantahala News publication area saw a 33.3% 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 | 313 | 57.2% | 96.2% | 3.8% |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 101 | 18.5% | 99% | 1% |
| 3 | Educational Services | 75 | 13.7% | 97.3% | 2.7% |
| 4 | Retail Trade | 21 | 3.8% | 85.7% | 14.3% |
| 5 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 6 | 1.1% | 83.3% | 16.7% |
| 6 | Wholesale Trade | 5 | 0.9% | 80% | 20% |
| 6 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5 | 0.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Information | 4 | 0.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Transportation and Warehousing | 2 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Construction | 2 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Utilities | 2 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Public Administration | 1 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iqvia, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 130 | 98.5% | 1.5% |
| Wolfspeed, Inc. | Manufacturing | 42 | 97.6% | 2.4% |
| Iqvia RDS, Inc. | Manufacturing | 34 | 100% | 0% |
| Radcom Software Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 29 | 86.2% | 13.8% |
| Triad Math and Science Academy Company | Educational Services | 24 | 100% | 0% |
| Blooming Technician, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 18 | 100% | 0% |
| Perigon Infotech, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 15 | 100% | 0% |
| Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions | Retail Trade | 13 | 92.3% | 7.7% |
| Candorsoft Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 13 | 100% | 0% |
| Reaching All Minds Academy | Educational Services | 12 | 91.7% | 8.3% |
| University of North Carolina Greensboro | Educational Services | 12 | 100% | 0% |
| Lorvish Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Strata Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Epicsai, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 87.5% | 12.5% |
| Accrue Select, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Western Carolina University | Educational Services | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc. | Retail Trade | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| VR Itech Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Bluemapleit, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Bioventus, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Tergus Pharma, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Stem Solutions, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Q Squared Solutions, LLC | Manufacturing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| The Institute for the Development of Young Leaders | Educational Services | 4 | 75% | 25% |
| Durham Community Charter School D | Educational Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Eidiko Systems Integrators, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Context Logic, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 0% | 100% |
| University of North Carolina Asheville | Educational Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Gait Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Ganges Systems | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Terarecon, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Marvel Technician Groups, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Allcare Plus Pharmacy, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| The Institute for the Development | Educational Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Credence Consulting Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Elizabeth City State University | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| ERP Technician Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| The Epiphany School of Global Stud | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Bakkavor Foods USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Nephrology Associates of the Carol | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| John Deere Kernersville, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| KSM Castings USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Metabytes Technologies Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Insightfinder, Inc. | Information | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Schaefer Systems International, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Trybuy, LLC | Retail Trade | 2 | 0% | 100% |
| Yg-1 America, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Secure Consent, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Serc Reliability Corporation | Public Administration | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sealy, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Roshan and Associates, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Roshan & Associates, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Yukon Medical, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Quility Holdings, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Poffenberger Animal Hospital | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Smart Wires, Inc. | Utilities | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Spring Forest Cabinetry, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Xilis, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| System Logistics Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Washington County School District | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Telit Iot Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Telit Lot Platforms, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| The Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Thompson Price Scott Adams Company PA | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| TP US Operations, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tree Algo, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Treealgo, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Usw-Menard, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Urban3, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| USW Menard, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Davinci Education, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical ARTS | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Creative Mind Technology, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Columbus County Public Schools Superintendent | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cleanaire, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Civil and Environmental Consultant | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Celgard, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Catapult Employers Association | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Casey CHO PLLC, D.D.S. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Carsgen Therapeutics Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cambridge Pharma Consultancy, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Brumasoft, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Broad River Rehabilitation, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Borgwarner Turbo Systems, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bavarian Nordic, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Baebies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Asensus Surgical US, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Arista Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| APM Terminals Pacific, LLC | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| APM Terminals North America, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Apex Semiconductors USA Company, Ltd. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Apex Semiconductors Company, Ltd. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pixelitcenter Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pine Gate Renewables, LLC | Utilities | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Perdis Ai, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Payment Collect, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| MSS Solutions, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mission Health Community Multispecialty Providers, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Methodfuel, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Maxify Solutions, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Martineau Recruiting Technology | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Marken, LLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lexitas Pharma Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Katy Labarbera CPA, PC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| John Davenport Engineering, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Jeld-Wen, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Jeld Wen, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| ITW Food Equipment Group, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Illinois Tool Works, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Huesker, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hoffman Building Technologies, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| GD Seafood, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Eve Bio, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Direct Chassislink, Inc. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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