Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/
Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/
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 Southeast Allegheny News publication area submitted 131 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 96.9%.
While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 92 petitions, representing 70.2% of all submissions in the Southeast Allegheny News publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Health Care and Social Assistance industry, which accounted for 12 petitions and represented 9.2% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Health Care and Social Assistance industry, all were approved.
In 2024, the Southeast Allegheny News publication area employer with the most petitions categorized under the Manufacturing sector was Philips RS North America, LLC, which filed four petitions with an approval rate of 50%.
Compared to 2023, the Manufacturing sector in the Southeast Allegheny News publication area saw a 35.3% decrease 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 | 70.2% | 97.8% | 2.2% |
| 2 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 12 | 9.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Manufacturing | 11 | 8.4% | 81.8% | 18.2% |
| 4 | Educational Services | 4 | 3.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Finance and Insurance | 4 | 3.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Retail Trade | 2 | 1.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Information | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Construction | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duolingo, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 31 | 100% | 0% |
| Advanity Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 25 | 92% | 8% |
| First Consulting Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 13 | 100% | 0% |
| Sesco PJM Strategy, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Philips RS North America, LLC | Manufacturing | 4 | 50% | 50% |
| Yinzcam, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| AK ITM Consulting Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Rizzo International, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| LA Scuola Ditalia Galileo Galilei | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| West Penn Allegheny Health System | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Logix Guru, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Four Growers, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Digioia Gray & Associates, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Carnegie International Students in | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pittsburgh Kidney Care, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Polyonics Rubber Enterprises, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ren Group, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Astrata, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sci-Tek Consultants, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| American Textile Company, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Shift Robotics, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Skild AL, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Stratus Materials, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Touchwood Labs, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Trinds, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| University of Pittsburgh | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Vatech, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| AMD Environmental Consultants, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Whole Fun Stay, LLC | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Efficiental Corporation D B a Effi | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| East Liberty Development Incorporated | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Gai Consultants, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Gordian Industries, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hari Krishnaji, Corp. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hello Neighbor | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Horizontal Wireline Services, LLC | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Jefferson Regional Medical Center | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Compunetix, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Laxmi Narayana Corporation | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Main and ELM Development Company | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Module Design, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mspbytes, Corp. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Optimus Technologies, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Penn Highlands Mon Valley | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Perfect Smile Dental Group, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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