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 Treasure Coast Sun publication area submitted 41 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 97.6%.
The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in the Treasure Coast Sun publication area during 2024, with 11 petitions (26.8% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 100%.
In 2024, the Treasure Coast Sun publication area employer with the most petitions categorized under the Manufacturing sector was Additive Technologies D B a Ad, LLC, which filed two petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Manufacturing sector in the Treasure Coast Sun publication area saw a 61.5% 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 | 11 | 26.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Finance and Insurance | 5 | 12.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 5 | 12.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 9.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Wholesale Trade | 3 | 7.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Educational Services | 3 | 7.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Utilities | 2 | 4.9% | 50% | 50% |
| 7 | Transportation and Warehousing | 2 | 4.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Retail Trade | 1 | 2.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 2.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Public Administration | 1 | 2.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 2.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Information | 1 | 2.4% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uka North America, LLC | Utilities, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Seacoast National Bank | Finance and Insurance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Additive Technologies D B a Ad, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| STS Technical Services, LLC | Transportation and Warehousing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Parker Yannette Design Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Piper Aircraft, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Positive Behavior Supports, Corp. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Power Systems Manufacturing, LLC | Utilities | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Real Stone and Granite Corporation | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Remetronix Medical, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Saint Edwards School | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Save the Chimps, Inc. | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| St. Lucie County School Board | Public Administration | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Moorings Club, Inc. | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Pine School | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Uxcel, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Waterblasting, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Whole Family Health Center, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 776 Management, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| ARK Fishing International, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Awareness Technology, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cotleur & Hearing Landscape Architecture, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cotleur and Hearing Landscape ARCH | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| CV Technology, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dehn, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dunn Capital Management, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| East Florida Eye Institute | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Glades Crop Care, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Health and Palliative Services of the Treasure Coast, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hello Labs, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hemarus, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hobe Sound Bible College, Inc. | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Imaginary Game Studios, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Mathers Engineering Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Oculus Surgical, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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