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.
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 Greensboro Reporter publication area submitted 301 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 97.7%.
The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in the Greensboro Reporter publication area during 2024, with 92 petitions (30.6% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 94.6%. Meanwhile, the Manufacturing industry was the second largest contributor, filing 84 petitions (27.9% of the total), with an approval rate of 98.8%.
The Greensboro Reporter publication area employers with the most petitions categorized under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector during 2024 included Apex Analytix, LLC, which filed 22 petitions with an approval rate of 100%, Alten Technology USA, Inc. with 15 petitions and an approval rate of 100%, and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC, which filed 14 petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector in the Greensboro Reporter publication area saw a 17.9% 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 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 92 | 30.6% | 94.6% | 5.4% |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 84 | 27.9% | 98.8% | 1.2% |
| 3 | Educational Services | 63 | 20.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Finance and Insurance | 21 | 7% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 15 | 5% | 93.3% | 6.7% |
| 6 | Wholesale Trade | 7 | 2.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Construction | 4 | 1.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Retail Trade | 3 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Public Administration | 2 | 0.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Utilities | 1 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo Group North America, LLC | Utilities, Manufacturing | 28 | 100% | 0% |
| Triad Math and Science Academy Company | Educational Services | 24 | 100% | 0% |
| Apex Analytix, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 23 | 100% | 0% |
| ARCH US MI Services, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 20 | 100% | 0% |
| VF Services, LLC | Manufacturing | 18 | 100% | 0% |
| Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 16 | 100% | 0% |
| NC a and T State University | Educational Services | 16 | 100% | 0% |
| Alten Technology USA, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 15 | 100% | 0% |
| The Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital | Health Care and Social Assistance | 11 | 90.9% | 9.1% |
| Guilford County Schools | Educational Services | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| Kontoor Services, LLC | Manufacturing | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Guilford Charter School D B a Guil | Educational Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Honda Aircraft Company, LLC | Manufacturing | 9 | 88.9% | 11.1% |
| Strata Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Mack Trucks, Inc. | Manufacturing | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Xdin, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Aspire Square, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Javantech, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Kontoor US, LLC | Manufacturing | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Gilbarco D B a Gilbarco Veeder, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Market America, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| VF Outdoor, LLC | Manufacturing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| The Fresh Market, Inc. | Retail Trade | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Greensboro Radiology PA | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Netgroup, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Tiger Kims Tae Kwon Do III, Inc. | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| City of Greensboro | Public Administration | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Sunlight Batteries USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Drumetix Laboratories, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Syngenta Seeds, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Experiential School of Greensboro | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cross Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Vedhi Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Brady Services Holdings, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| VFS US, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Volvo Autonomous Solutions LLC, NA | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Volvo Financial Services, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Weaver Cookie Construction, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| American Hebrew Academy, Inc. | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hafele America Company | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hoffman Building Technologies, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Haeco Airframe Services, LLC | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Greensboro Pathology Services, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Methodfuel, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nova Thin Film Pharmaceuticals, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pediatric Speech and Language Services, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Researcher Map, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Roshan & Associates, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Roshan and Associates, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Samet Corporation | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Selex Es, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Silverspace Technologies, Inc. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Soelect, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Spring Forest Cabinetry, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Endura Products, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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