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 South Dayton News publication area submitted 313 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 96.2%.
While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 166 petitions, representing 53% of all submissions in the South Dayton News publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Manufacturing industry, which accounted for 84 petitions and represented 26.8% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Manufacturing industry, all were approved.
The South Dayton News publication area employers with the most petitions categorized under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector during 2024 included Mak Technologies, LLC, which filed 31 petitions with an approval rate of 100%, Capgemini America, Inc. with 26 petitions and an approval rate of 92.3%, and Evoke Technologies, which filed 24 petitions with an approval rate of 95.8%.
Compared to 2023, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector in the South Dayton News publication area saw a 17.8% 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 | 166 | 53% | 95.8% | 4.2% |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 84 | 26.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 39 | 12.5% | 87.2% | 12.8% |
| 4 | Wholesale Trade | 9 | 2.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Construction | 5 | 1.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 2 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuyao Glass America, Inc. | Manufacturing | 65 | 100% | 0% |
| Capgemini America, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 36 | 94.4% | 5.6% |
| Kettering Medical Center | Health Care and Social Assistance, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 34 | 85.3% | 14.7% |
| Mak Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 32 | 100% | 0% |
| Evoke Technologies | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 24 | 95.8% | 4.2% |
| Centric Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 18 | 100% | 0% |
| Indus Valley Consultants, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 16 | 100% | 0% |
| Winsupply, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 14 | 100% | 0% |
| A Squared Businesses and Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10 | 80% | 20% |
| A Squared Businesses and Consultin | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Aeroseal, LLC | Manufacturing | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Nuview Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Onestop Machinery Solutions, LLC | Construction | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| BWI North America, Inc. | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| LJB, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Kettering Independent Medical Group | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Swift Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| South Dayton Acute Care Consultant | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Nuvasive Manufacturing, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Dmax, Ltd. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Elitepro It, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Premier Investment Casting Group L | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Automation Systems and Design | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| NSM Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ohio Conference of Seventh-Day ADV | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Simplefuntax, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Smart Data Systems, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| United Wheels, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Xerion Advanced Battery, Corp. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mixing Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Miami Valley Emergency Specialists | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hospice of Dayton, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Harco Manufacturing Group, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Global Associates, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Esko-Graphics, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| E-Z Iron Shop, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| CSH Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ceso, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bread of Hope, Inc. | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| BNG Miraclepet, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Alliance Physicians, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| ADF Engineering, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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