Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership
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%.
Compared to 2023, the Finance and Insurance sector in the River Region Times publication area saw a 160% 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 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 17 | 23.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Educational Services | 16 | 22.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Finance and Insurance | 13 | 18.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 12.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Manufacturing | 8 | 11.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 3 | 4.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Construction | 2 | 2.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Retail Trade | 1 | 1.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 1.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Information | 1 | 1.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 1.4% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfa Mutual Insurance Company | Finance and Insurance | 13 | 100% | 0% |
| Auburn University | Educational Services | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| Jackson Hospital and Clinic, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| HD Hyundai Power Transformers USA | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Gulf States Conference of Seventh | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Yesac, Corp. | Construction | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Neptune Technology Group, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Montgomery Pulmonary Consultants P | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Faulkner University | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Central Alabama Community College | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| AMB Consulting Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Alabama State University | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Warren Averett Companies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Health Care Authority for Bapt | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sys Con, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| SL Alabama, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| River Region Psychiatry Associates, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| River Region Psychiatry Associates | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| RG Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pourghazian, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Alabama Vascular Specialists, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Montgomery Cardiovascular Associat | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Job Creation, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Jay R Smith Manufacturing Company Smith Industrie | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Autauga County Board of Education | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Innovar Healthcare Systems Group, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Baba Trading, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Community Hospital, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Daeheung America, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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