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%. Locally, employers across all industries located within the North King News publication area submitted 113 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 95.6%.
While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 76 petitions, representing 67.3% of all submissions in the North King News publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Manufacturing industry, which accounted for 22 petitions and represented 19.5% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Manufacturing industry, all were approved.
Compared to 2023, the Health Care and Social Assistance sector in the North King News publication area saw a 300% increase 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 | 76 | 67.3% | 97.4% | 2.6% |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 22 | 19.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 3.5% | 75% | 25% |
| 4 | Information | 3 | 2.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Retail Trade | 2 | 1.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Construction | 2 | 1.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 0.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 0.9% | 0% | 100% |
| 7 | Utilities | 1 | 0.9% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetra Systems, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 23 | 100% | 0% |
| Ge Energy Management Services, LLC | Manufacturing | 21 | 100% | 0% |
| Ge Digital Holdings, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 14 | 100% | 0% |
| Smartek21, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 88.9% | 11.1% |
| Alamere Software, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Vuedata, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Technova Systems, Inc. | Information, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Navansoft Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Asian Pacific Motor Group, LLC | Retail Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Baas Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Molecular Epidemiology, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Verity Solutions Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Inventprise, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Ge Renewable Grid, LLC | Utilities, Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Microbiologique, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Openzoo Technician, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| People Power Company | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Profoundbio US Company | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Redapt Attunix, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Virtual Therapeutics Corporation | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Washington International School | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kenco Construction, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Jayes Technician, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Institute for Environmental Health | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Huddleston Tax Cpas PS | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| F&W Trading, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Elektrobit Automotive Americas, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ekaa Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| DMP Management Seattle, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Crista Ministries | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Compass General Construction I, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Catalyst Counseling, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Brooks Applied Labs, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Blizzard Realty, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bensussen Deutsch and Associates L | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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