Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS | https://www.dhswatchlist.com/
Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS | https://www.dhswatchlist.com/
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 Pasco Reporter publication area submitted 94 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 96.8%.
While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 67 petitions, representing 71.3% of all submissions in the Pasco Reporter publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Wholesale Trade industry, which accounted for 10 petitions and represented 10.6% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Wholesale Trade industry, all were approved.
Compared to 2023, the Educational Services sector in the Pasco Reporter publication area saw a 60% 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 | 67 | 71.3% | 97% | 3% |
| 2 | Wholesale Trade | 10 | 10.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Manufacturing | 5 | 5.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Educational Services | 2 | 2.1% | 50% | 50% |
| 4 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 2.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Retail Trade | 2 | 2.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Construction | 2 | 2.1% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubexit, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 15 | 100% | 0% |
| Corporate Computer Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| Global ETS, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| SNG Infotech, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Focus It, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| SM Advan Technology, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| APP Soft Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Sap Technician, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 75% | 25% |
| Amscot Technologies | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Astrosoft Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Cloud Technology Group, LLC | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Saint Leo University Incorporated | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Syntech It Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Emerge It Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Technician Alliance Partners, Corp. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Stratford Care USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Soni Family Practice, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Solutions Uiux | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Telepath Communications, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Van Bebber & Associates, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Zephyrhills RX, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| S3gen Technician, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Perspective1, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mettler-Toledo, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Maa Bhawani, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Global Electronics Testing Service, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dhruv Management, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Astrosoft Terchnologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Apollo Medical Group PA | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Academy at the Lakes | Educational Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
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