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.
In 2024, the average approval rate for H-1B petitions across the United States stood at 98%, slightly higher than 2023's 97.3%.
The Manufacturing industry led the H-1B filings locally during 2024, with 94 petitions (57.3% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 100%. Meanwhile, the Wholesale Trade industry was the second largest contributor, filing 19 petitions (11.6% of the total), with an approval rate of 94.7%.
The South DFW News publication area employers with the most petitions during 2024 included Alcon Research, LLC, which filed 59 petitions with an approval rate of 100%, Alcon Vision, LLC with 25 petitions and an approval rate of 100%, and Mouser Electronics, Inc., which filed 17 petitions with an approval rate of 94.1%.
Compared to 2023, the South DFW News publication area saw a 42.6% 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 | 94 | 57.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Wholesale Trade | 19 | 11.6% | 94.7% | 5.3% |
| 3 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 13 | 7.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 9 | 5.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Construction | 7 | 4.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Information | 4 | 2.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Utilities | 3 | 1.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 1.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Educational Services | 2 | 1.2% | 50% | 50% |
| 10 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Public Administration | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Retail Trade | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry(ies) | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcon Research, LLC | Manufacturing | 59 | 100% | 0% |
| Alcon Vision, LLC | Manufacturing | 25 | 100% | 0% |
| Mouser Electronics, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 17 | 94.1% | 5.9% |
| Divine Express Auto Shipping | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Sabre Communications, Corp. | Manufacturing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Sightspectrum, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Paxel Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Con-Real LP | Construction | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Solar SME, Inc. | Utilities | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| VBI Group, Inc. | Information, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Powerhouse Retail Services, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Rime Downhole Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Grossman Design Build, LLC | Construction | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Onepro Labs, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Raz Imports, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| RGS It Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Southwestern Adventist University | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sporo Health, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sportec Solutions, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Summit Casing Services, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tandy Leather Company LP | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Texas Conference of Seventh Day Adventists | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Texas Solar Professional, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Brook Hill School, Inc. | Educational Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Venus Industry, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 180 Multi Family Management, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Acuantia, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| American Completion Tools, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| CHS Architects, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Citizens National Bank of Texas | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| City of Crowley | Public Administration | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Condor Coffee Company, LLC | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Crowley Saade Clinic PA | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| First Rate, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Flex-N-Gate Texas, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Howell Instruments, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Industrial Screw Conveyors | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Inflection Point, LLC | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Infosys Limited | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Junchuang North America, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| LDS Premier Logistics, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| MJB Wood Group, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Novelinks, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ocean Blue Holdings, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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