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 Shelby Review publication area submitted 80 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 97.5%.
The Manufacturing industry led the H-1B filings in the Shelby Review publication area during 2024, with 31 petitions (38.8% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 93.5%. Meanwhile, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry was the second largest contributor, filing 30 petitions (37.5% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.
In 2024, the Shelby Review publication area employer with the most petitions categorized under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services sector was Vayan Group, LLC, which filed six petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services sector in the Shelby Review publication area saw a 33.3% 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 | Manufacturing | 31 | 38.8% | 93.5% | 6.5% |
| 2 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 30 | 37.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 8 | 10% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 6 | 7.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 2.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Information | 1 | 1.3% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infounite, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| Vayan Group, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Redemptore, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| ZF Passive Safety Systems US, Inc. | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Jvis USA, LLC | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Automated Production Systems D, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Global Engineering Resources, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Fisher and Company, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| JRD Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Ascension Macomb Oakland Hospital | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Vcare Rehab, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Kuka Systems North America, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Wescast United Machining, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Magna Powertrain of America, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mayco International, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Medcare, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| A G Simpson USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| MJ Foley Company | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Moksa Ai | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Omega Plastics, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Omer North America Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rapid Industries, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Recaro Automotive North America, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tarus Products, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Tec International, LLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Transform Automotive, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| United Rehab Solutions, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Vitech Engineering, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Warrior Sports | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| A Line Staffing Solutions, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Advance Systems and Controls, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| All About Orthodontics Warren, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Anderson Eckstein Westrick, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Aperam Stainless Services and Solu | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ascension Medical Group Michigan | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Calmcar Vision Systems, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Century Plastics, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Coe Press Equipment Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Concord Tool Manufacturing, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Conti, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ebbco, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Fontana Fasteners, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Fori Automation, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| GFM, LLC | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| HTI Cybernetics, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| IDC Industries, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Industrial Control Repair, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Jomar Group, Ltd. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kuka US Holdings Company, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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