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 Wake News publication area submitted 112 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 96.4%.
While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 82 petitions, representing 73.2% of all submissions in the North Wake News publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Manufacturing industry, which accounted for 12 petitions and represented 10.7% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Manufacturing industry, all were approved.
The North Wake News publication area employers with the most petitions categorized under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector during 2024 included Fortisview, LLC, which filed 17 petitions with an approval rate of 82.4%, Kronsys, Inc. with 10 petitions and an approval rate of 100%, and Wisdom Soft, Inc., which filed eight petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector in the North Wake News publication area saw a 1.2% 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 | 82 | 73.2% | 95.1% | 4.9% |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 12 | 10.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Finance and Insurance | 7 | 6.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 1.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Information | 2 | 1.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Construction | 1 | 0.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 0.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 0.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Retail Trade | 1 | 0.9% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortisview, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 17 | 82.4% | 17.6% |
| Kronsys, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| Wisdom Soft, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| SKY Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Dynpro, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 85.7% | 14.3% |
| S and ME, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Cygtec, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Enact Mortgage Insurance Corporati | Finance and Insurance | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Merz North America, Inc. | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 4sphere Software Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Predictant, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Eguagen Engineers, PLLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Engineered Tower Solutions, PLLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Classic D B a RDU Galleria, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Accord Biopharma, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Raleigh Animal Care, PLLC | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| RBC Bank Georgia National Associat | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Reveo, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rf2antenna, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Absolent, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sable Fermentation, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 8msolar, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sonic Device Repair, Inc. | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Trimm International, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| TSG Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Turbo Capital, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| US Composting Council | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Collins Structural Consulting, PLLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Curi Management Company | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cary Animal Care, PLLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Daedong-USA, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Delta Progress Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Captive-Aire Systems, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Andritz Fabric and Rolls, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Altec Industries, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| GK Software USA, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Gridbridge, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Insightsoftware, LLC | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| K-Flex USA, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Alliance of Professionals and Cons | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Laut Design, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Linxai, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Manufacturing Compliance and Automation Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Matchit Talent Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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