Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership/ur-m-jaddou-director-us-citizenship-and-immigration-services
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership/ur-m-jaddou-director-us-citizenship-and-immigration-services
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 NC Massachusetts News publication area submitted 31 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 96.8%.
The Health Care and Social Assistance industry led the H-1B filings in the NC Massachusetts News publication area during 2024, with 22 petitions (71% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 95.5%.
In 2024, the NC Massachusetts News publication area employer with the most petitions categorized under the Health Care and Social Assistance sector was Umass Memorial Health, which filed six petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Health Care and Social Assistance sector in the NC Massachusetts News publication area saw a 214.3% 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 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 22 | 71% | 95.5% | 4.5% |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 3 | 9.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 9.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Educational Services | 2 | 6.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 3.2% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umass Memorial Health | Health Care and Social Assistance | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Community Health Connections, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Stetson School, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 75% | 25% |
| Whalom Dental, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Commonwealth of Massachusetts D B | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Dassault Systemes Solidworks Corpo | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Javad Mirzai PLLC, D.M.D. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Phillips-Medisize Northeast, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Allure Family Dental, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Carbon Composites, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dassault Systemes Solidworks Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ima Dairy and Food USA, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Orange Family Dental, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sohi and Sood, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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