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This represents an approval rate of 97.5%, 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 Michigan across all industries submitted 11,845 petitions during the same period, with an approval rate of 98.2%.
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 Manufacturing industry led H-1B petition approvals in the Shelby Review publication area during 2024, filing a total of 31 petitions (38.8% of all submissions) and receiving 29 approvals, resulting in an approval rate of 93.5%. The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry followed, with 30 petitions (37.5% 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 Infounite, Inc. with 11 petitions and all of them approved, Vayan Group, LLC with six petitions and all of them approved, and Redemptore, LLC with four petitions filed and an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, Michigan saw a 6% 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 | 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 U S Holdings Company, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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