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 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings locally during 2024, with 229 petitions (62.4% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 72.9%. Meanwhile, the Manufacturing industry was the second largest contributor, filing 75 petitions (20.4% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.
The South Sacramento Today publication area employers with the most petitions during 2024 included SK Hynix Nand Product Solutions Company, which filed 55 petitions with an approval rate of 100%, Agreeya Solutions, Inc. with 22 petitions and an approval rate of 100%, and Astute Solutions, LLC, which filed 20 petitions with an approval rate of 95%.
Compared to 2023, the South Sacramento Today publication area saw a 14% 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 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 229 | 62.4% | 72.9% | 27.1% |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 75 | 20.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Finance and Insurance | 21 | 5.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Utilities | 15 | 4.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 7 | 1.9% | 85.7% | 14.3% |
| 6 | Public Administration | 5 | 1.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Educational Services | 5 | 1.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Retail Trade | 2 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Information | 1 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry(ies) | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SK Hynix Nand Product Solutions Company | Manufacturing | 55 | 100% | 0% |
| Agreeya Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 22 | 100% | 0% |
| Astute Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 20 | 95% | 5% |
| Celer Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 19 | 100% | 0% |
| California Independant System Operator Corporation | Utilities | 15 | 100% | 0% |
| Vision Service Plan | Finance and Insurance | 14 | 100% | 0% |
| Tek Yantra, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 13 | 84.6% | 15.4% |
| Leadsoc Technologies USA, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 11 | 0% | 100% |
| Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Manufacturing | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| Juntran Technologies Tsmi Consortium, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10 | 0% | 100% |
| Powerschool Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Technician Net, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Magnit, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Excel Vlsi Technologies USA, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 0% | 100% |
| Sanra Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| IQZ Designs USA, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 0% | 100% |
| Leadic Design USA, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 0% | 100% |
| Oncore Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Introlligent, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Sacramento City Unified School District | Educational Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation | Public Administration | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Tesco Controls, LLC | Manufacturing | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| One Software Corporation, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Valsoc Semiconductor USA, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 0% | 100% |
| Xfusion Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Agile Global Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Chipontime Technologies USA, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 0% | 100% |
| Eyefinity, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Ambit Semiconductors USA, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 0% | 100% |
| Birlasoft Consulting, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Novogene Corporation, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Microsan Consultancy Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Magnit Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Gapbridge Software Services USA, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 0% | 100% |
| SK Pharmteco, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Bridgebio Services, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Sibros Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Icare Professional Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| The Silicon Partners, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Pacific Coast Companies, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Trimark Associates, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Data Intelligence It | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Numann Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Truechip Solutions USA, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 0% | 100% |
| Devrabbit It Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Meditab Software, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| KK Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Allworth Financial L P | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Alldata, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Visionary Innovations Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Golden 1 Credit Union | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hot Pot Sacramento 1, LLC | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Anvaya Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Stockton Drug, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Smoore Labs | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wamfeo, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| WMJ Enterprises, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| SKSS III Veterinary Corporation AP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Casa Coloma Holdings, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Funk YOU Creative, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rehoboth Techbubble, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Reeves and Lavalley D.D.S. Dental Group, D.D.S. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ravacons, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dalla Dental Group Galt, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Parrot Finance, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dalla Dental Group, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| John Boyd Enterprises, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nichols Consulting Engineers CHTD | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mohseni Engineering, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dvbe Connect, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Digicomm Semiconductor USA, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Dignity Health | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| DR Anosh Inc., D.D.S. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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