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Employers based in the SE Atlanta News publication area submitted 132 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub. Of these, 129 were approved (97.7%), while three were denied (2.3%).

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 Educational Services industry led the H-1B filings locally during 2024, with 48 petitions (36.4% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 100%. Meanwhile, the Manufacturing industry was the second largest contributor, filing 35 petitions (26.5% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.

The SE Atlanta News publication area employers with the most petitions during 2024 included Edu Infotech International Res, Inc., which filed 49 petitions with an approval rate of 100%, Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. with 21 petitions and an approval rate of 100%, and Cloud World, Inc., which filed 10 petitions with an approval rate of 100%.

Compared to 2023, the SE Atlanta News publication area saw a 38.9% 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	Industry(ies)	Total Petitions	% Approved	% Denied
Edu Infotech International Res, Inc.	Educational Services, Information	49	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%
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%