Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership/ur-m-jaddou-director-us-citizenship-and-immigration-services
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership/ur-m-jaddou-director-us-citizenship-and-immigration-services
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 Transportation and Warehousing sector in the SE Atlanta News publication area saw an 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 | Educational Services | 48 | 36.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 35 | 26.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 29 | 22% | 93.1% | 6.9% |
| 4 | Retail Trade | 4 | 3% | 75% | 25% |
| 5 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 2.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Construction | 2 | 1.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Transportation and Warehousing | 2 | 1.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 1.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Accommodation and Food Services | 2 | 1.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Information | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Public Administration | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edu Infotech International Resources, Inc. | Information, Educational Services | 43 | 100% | 0% |
| Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. | Manufacturing | 21 | 100% | 0% |
| Cloud World, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| Teknoz Software Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Acuity Brands Technology, Inc. | Manufacturing | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Edu Infotech International Res, Inc. | Educational Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Cenit Hub, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Voltex Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Rall International, Inc. | Accommodation and Food Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Kingwood Capital Partners, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Hill Phoenix, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Devise Soft Technology, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 0% | 100% |
| Bennett Family of Companies | Transportation and Warehousing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 351323 Coffee Cafe, LLC | Retail Trade | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Alpla, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 2854 Panola Investments, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Southern States, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| AAA ATM Services, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ragan L Faler PC, D.M.D. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pratt Paper KY, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Piedmont Rockdale Hospital, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| MGM Products, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| LA and LS Logistics, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Almon, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ideate Pet Care Partners LLC, PLLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Haver and Boecker USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Georgia Department of Driver Services | Public Administration | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Exceptional Community Services, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Atlanta Liquidation, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Batchelor and Kimball, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Beaver Manufacturing Company, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bhugesh Investments, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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