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 West Texas News publication area submitted 105 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 96.2%.
While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 72 petitions, representing 68.6% of all submissions in the West Texas News publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Health Care and Social Assistance industry, which accounted for 19 petitions and represented 18.1% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Health Care and Social Assistance industry, all were approved.
Compared to 2023, the Manufacturing sector in the West Texas News publication area saw an unchanged 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 | 72 | 68.6% | 94.4% | 5.6% |
| 2 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 19 | 18.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Manufacturing | 3 | 2.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Wholesale Trade | 3 | 2.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 2 | 1.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Public Administration | 1 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Educational Services | 1 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noblesoft Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 36 | 94.4% | 5.6% |
| SDVS Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 16 | 93.8% | 6.3% |
| Wedoclever, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| G3 Soft, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Lockney General Hospital District | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Itbuild Solutions | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Dawson County Hospital District | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Robert Madden Industries, Ltd. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Kunik Health PA | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 3S Engineering and Design, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Childress County Hospital District | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| BCCK Engineering, Inc. | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Weldtone USA, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| UMC Physicians | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Terry Memorial Hospital District | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Signature Systems Group, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Alticor, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Scurry County Hospital District | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Scurry County Hospital District D | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sajit Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Arbor International, LLC | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Regence Health Network, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Regence Health Network | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Openbean, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mitchell County Hospital District | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mannatech, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bert the Spider, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Brownfield Dental, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| JW Fulfillment DFW, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hydromax USA | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| City of Plainview | Public Administration | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| First State Bank Shallowater | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Familia Dental Plainview, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Endiprev USA, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Colorado Independent School District | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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