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This represents an approval rate of 96.8%, which is lower than the nationwide average.
That year, the average approval rate for H-1B petitions across the U.S. stood at 98%, slightly higher than the 97.3% recorded in 2023. Statewide, employers in Florida across all industries submitted 9,845 petitions during the same period, with an approval rate of 97.1%.
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 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led H-1B petition approvals in the Pasco Reporter publication area during 2024, filing a total of 67 petitions (71.3% of all submissions) and receiving 65 approvals, resulting in an approval rate of 97%. The Wholesale Trade industry followed, with 10 petitions (10.6% of all submissions) and an approval rate of 100%.
Employers are classified under industries based on their reported operations and may be involved in multiple industries.
The employers that filed the most petitions in the area during 2024 included Cubexit, Inc. with 15 petitions and all of them approved, Corporate Computer Solutions, LLC with 10 petitions and all of them approved, and Global ETS, LLC with nine petitions filed and an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, Florida saw an 11% 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 | 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% |
| APP Soft Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| SM Advan Technology, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Astrosoft Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Sap Technician, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 75% | 25% |
| Cloud Technology Group, LLC | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Amscot Technologies | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Emerge It Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Technician Alliance Partners, Corp. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Syntech It Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Saint Leo University Incorporated | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Telepath Communications, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Van Bebber and Associates, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 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% |
| 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% |
| 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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