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%.
Compared to 2023, the Accommodation and Food Services sector in the South Pinellas Times publication area saw an 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 | 118 | 40.1% | 86.4% | 13.6% |
| 2 | Finance and Insurance | 78 | 26.5% | 98.7% | 1.3% |
| 3 | Manufacturing | 70 | 23.8% | 98.6% | 1.4% |
| 4 | Wholesale Trade | 5 | 1.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Transportation and Warehousing | 5 | 1.7% | 80% | 20% |
| 4 | Information | 5 | 1.7% | 80% | 20% |
| 7 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 0.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Retail Trade | 1 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Educational Services | 1 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Construction | 1 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond James and Associates, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 70 | 98.6% | 1.4% |
| Intellativ, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 38 | 100% | 0% |
| Jabil, Inc. | Manufacturing | 27 | 96.3% | 3.7% |
| Belcher Pharmaceuticals, LLC | Manufacturing | 17 | 100% | 0% |
| New Edge Technology PVT, Ltd. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 16 | 0% | 100% |
| Altairtek, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| Cyberender, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| S S White Technologies, Inc. | Manufacturing | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Teqnodots It Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Decipher Software Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| TD Synnex Corporation | Manufacturing, Information | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Raymond James & Associates, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Catalina Marketing Technology Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Catalina Marketing Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| PSCU | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Pods Enterprise, LLC | Transportation and Warehousing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Med Stat Consulting Services, Inc. | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Soft Computer Consultants, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Scribe Opco, Inc. | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Millimeter Wave Products, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Binary Byte Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Hill Top Research, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Astaras, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Vali, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Power Design, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pods Enterprises, LLC | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| SBF, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Speechify, Inc. | Information | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Sterrofox, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Strategic Innovative Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Teamviewer US, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tinky, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| TPG Interactive, LLC | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| UCG Underground Supplies, LLC | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Xonar Technology, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Yanmar Mastry Engine Center, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Aamp of Florida, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Advanced Training Systems, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Aspire USA, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bankers Insurance Company | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Calibi Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Conmed Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Eagle Asset Management, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| FKQ Marketing, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Florida Endocrinology and Diabetes | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| GA Food Services of Pinellas County, LLC | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Global E Trading, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Halkey Roberts Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Intercontinental Pharma, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kemco Systems Company, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Life Spectacular, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lincare Holdings, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lincare, Inc. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| LLL Licensing, Inc. | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Med-Stat Consulting Services, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Monticciolo Family and Sedation Dentistry | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nautical Structures Industries | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| New Nauticals Coatings, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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