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 East Hillsborough News publication area submitted 179 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 95%.
While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 148 petitions, representing 82.7% of all submissions in the East Hillsborough News publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Health Care and Social Assistance industry, which accounted for 13 petitions and represented 7.3% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Health Care and Social Assistance industry, all were approved.
Compared to 2023, the Retail Trade sector in the East Hillsborough News publication area saw a 100% 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 | 148 | 82.7% | 93.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 13 | 7.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Retail Trade | 4 | 2.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Educational Services | 3 | 1.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Construction | 2 | 1.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 2 | 1.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Information | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Manufacturing | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nic Info Tek, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 49 | 91.8% | 8.2% |
| WB Solutions, LLC | Retail Trade, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 30 | 96.7% | 3.3% |
| Amzur Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 18 | 100% | 0% |
| Global Infotech Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 13 | 84.6% | 15.4% |
| Pioneer Medical Group, PL | Health Care and Social Assistance | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Cyberfillzen Software, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 87.5% | 12.5% |
| Vuram, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Apricot Technician, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Florida Kidney Physicians, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Vrize, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Islamic Society of Tampa Bay Area | Educational Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Teckfortune, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Prince Contracting, LLC | Construction | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| The Mosaic Company | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Trothit, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Tweta Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Exalync, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Cbase, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Adex Medical Staffing, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| VCS Engineering, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Yati, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Zephyrhills RX, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Techfortune, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tampa Pharmacy 13, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Survtech Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sunview Software | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Signode Industrial Group, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Patel, Greene & Associates, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Noise Consulting Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| MNR It Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Medicap Laboratories, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Instic Health, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Globule Technician, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Direct Kitchen and Bath, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Betacom Incorporated | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Airlinksin | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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