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.
In 2024, the average approval rate for H-1B petitions across the United States stood at 98%, slightly higher than 2023's 97.3%.
The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings locally during 2024, with 100 petitions (64.9% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 97%. Meanwhile, the Educational Services industry was the second largest contributor, filing 24 petitions (15.6% of the total), with an approval rate of 95.8%.
The Prince William Reporter publication area employers with the most petitions during 2024 included Manassas Park City Schools, which filed 24 petitions with an approval rate of 95.8%, Vision It USA, Inc. with 16 petitions and an approval rate of 100%, and Blupaceus, LLC, which filed 14 petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Prince William Reporter publication area saw a 38.7% 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 | 100 | 64.9% | 97% | 3% |
| 2 | Educational Services | 24 | 15.6% | 95.8% | 4.2% |
| 3 | Manufacturing | 8 | 5.2% | 87.5% | 12.5% |
| 4 | Transportation and Warehousing | 6 | 3.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Information | 4 | 2.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 1.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Construction | 2 | 1.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 1.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Retail Trade | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Public Administration | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Utilities | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry(ies) | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manassas Park City Schools | Educational Services | 24 | 95.8% | 4.2% |
| Vision It USA, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 16 | 100% | 0% |
| Blupaceus, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 14 | 100% | 0% |
| B1 It Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 12 | 91.7% | 8.3% |
| Sigmasoft, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 87.5% | 12.5% |
| Infogravity, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 85.7% | 14.3% |
| Convergent It Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Granules Consumer Health, Inc. | Manufacturing | 6 | 83.3% | 16.7% |
| Uniplus Consultants, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Vaisnavi Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| I-66 Express Mobility Partners, LLC | Transportation and Warehousing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Ses Americom, Inc. | Information | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Systemsoft, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Infoserv, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Smyrna International, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Intrasoft Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Engineering and Materials Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| JPI Technology, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Color Ad, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Cates Engineering, Ltd. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Viewsoft, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Napa Analytics, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| MWB Contractor Services | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Applica Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| S2R Architects, PC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Solar Guys, Inc. | Utilities | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| St. Paul United Methodist Church in | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Uva Community Health | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Yacub Law Office, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Atlantic Building Supply, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Awen Solutions Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Beltway Glazing, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bluestar Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Business and Support Services | Public Administration | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Delta Consulting Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Distinctive Service, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dominion Millwork Company, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| First Column Enterprises, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Frye and Company, P C | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Galindo Consulting Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| GHS Aviation Group, LLC | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Global Geotechnical Consultants, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Integritypro Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lightwave Dental Management, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| MCL Systems Limited | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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