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%. Locally, employers across all industries located within the Jefferson Reporter publication area submitted 324 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 97.5%.
The Health Care and Social Assistance industry led the H-1B filings in the Jefferson Reporter publication area during 2024, with 81 petitions (25% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 100%. Meanwhile, the Finance and Insurance industry was the second largest contributor, filing 70 petitions (21.6% of the total), with an approval rate of 98.6%.
The Jefferson Reporter publication area employers with the most petitions categorized under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector during 2024 included My Supply Chain Group, LLC, which filed 13 petitions with an approval rate of 100%, Citw, Inc. with six petitions and an approval rate of 100%, and Pacific Consultancy Services, LLC, which filed five petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector in the Jefferson Reporter publication area saw a 7.3% 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 | 81 | 25% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Finance and Insurance | 70 | 21.6% | 98.6% | 1.4% |
| 3 | Information | 65 | 20.1% | 98.5% | 1.5% |
| 4 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 44 | 13.6% | 97.7% | 2.3% |
| 5 | Manufacturing | 15 | 4.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 11 | 3.4% | 54.5% | 45.5% |
| 7 | Wholesale Trade | 10 | 3.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Retail Trade | 7 | 2.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 4 | 1.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 2 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 2 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Construction | 2 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Educational Services | 2 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 14 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 14 | Utilities | 1 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 14 | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shipt, Inc. | Information | 64 | 98.4% | 1.6% |
| University of Alabama Health Servi | Health Care and Social Assistance | 60 | 100% | 0% |
| Regions Bank | Finance and Insurance | 36 | 97.2% | 2.8% |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alab | Finance and Insurance | 22 | 100% | 0% |
| My Supply Chain Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 13 | 100% | 0% |
| Devansh Lab Werks, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| Atlas Healthcare, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 9 | 44.4% | 55.6% |
| Citw, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Motion Industries, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Pacific Consultancy Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Kamtek, Inc. | Manufacturing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| University of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Rehab Employee Services, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Tios Capital, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Protective Life Corporation | Finance and Insurance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Posco Aapc, LLC | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Daxko, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Caliza, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Gestamp Alabama, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Vulcan Materials Company | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Hibbett Retail, Inc. | Retail Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Waverly Employment Services, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Mcwane, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Infinity Insurance Company | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Southern Veterinary Partners, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Skypa Systems, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Prohealth Group, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Salem VA Health Care System | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sain Associates, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Royal Switchgear Manufacturing Company | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Protective Life Insurance Company | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Southern Nuclear Operating Company | Utilities | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Southern Research Institute | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Stella Source, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tacala Austin, Corp. | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The American Society for Reproduct | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Arche D B a Archehealth, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tidwell Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tom Mcleod Software Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Trillion Communications, Corp. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| University of Alabama at Birmingha | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Vajrasoft, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Xpertdox, LLC | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| A2F D B a Elmwood Shell, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Affinity Cardiovascular Specialist | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| American Process Management, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| ATS Operating, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Autocar, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| BMA Support, Inc. | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Brownlee Morrow Enterprises, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Burr and Forman, LLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Calmat Company | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Encompass Health Corporation | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Eversource Wealth Advisors, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Freedom Source, Inc. | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Giattina Aycock Architecture Studio, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Global Wholesale, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hoar Program Management, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hometown Supermarket, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Jas Business, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Jefferson State Community College | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Jim Cooper Construction Company, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| JTI Companies, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Legacy Vulcan, LLC | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Linq APP, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Live Oak Engineering, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Medjet Assistance, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mrimath, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pearce Bevill Leesburg Moore, P C | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Perfect V Waist Trimmer | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Plexamedia, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Priority Software, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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