Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership
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 Wholesale Trade sector in the Akron Reporter publication area saw an unchanged 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 | Retail Trade | 27 | 29.3% | 96.3% | 3.7% |
| 2 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 24 | 26.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 20 | 21.7% | 95% | 5% |
| 4 | Manufacturing | 10 | 10.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Educational Services | 6 | 6.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Construction | 2 | 2.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Jewelers, Inc. | Retail Trade | 16 | 100% | 0% |
| Iflex, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 13 | 100% | 0% |
| Zale Delaware, Inc. | Retail Trade | 11 | 90.9% | 9.1% |
| Akron General Medical Center | Health Care and Social Assistance | 10 | 90% | 10% |
| The University of Akron | Educational Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Childrens Hospital Medical Center | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Babcock and Wilcox Company | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Summa Physicians, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Contitech USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Oeconnection, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| LTA Galactic, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Fontus Blue, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Anthony Salem Inc., D.D.S. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wardjet, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Unity Health Network, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Associated Materials, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The K Company, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bfilter D B a Bloomfilter, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ameri-Kart Kansas, Corp. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| S and a Industries Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| R H Downing | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| PTZ Insurance Agency, Ltd. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Partners Physician Group a Subsidi | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bober Markey Fedorovich and Compan | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Chemigon, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| American Engineering Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Chemtech Innovators, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| DRB Systems, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Contitech North America, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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