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 North Palm Beach Today publication area submitted 239 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 98.7%.
The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in the North Palm Beach Today publication area during 2024, with 74 petitions (31% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 97.3%. Meanwhile, the Utilities industry was the second largest contributor, filing 45 petitions (18.8% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Accommodation and Food Services sector in the North Palm Beach Today 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 | 74 | 31% | 97.3% | 2.7% |
| 2 | Utilities | 45 | 18.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Finance and Insurance | 25 | 10.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Manufacturing | 25 | 10.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 25 | 10.5% | 96% | 4% |
| 6 | Construction | 12 | 5% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Retail Trade | 8 | 3.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 3 | 1.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Public Administration | 3 | 1.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Accommodation and Food Services | 2 | 0.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 0.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 0.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Educational Services | 2 | 0.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 14 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 14 | Information | 1 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 14 | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 14 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 14 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 14 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 1 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Power & Light Company | Utilities | 28 | 100% | 0% |
| Nextera Energy Resources, LLC | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 25 | 96% | 4% |
| Nextera Energy Project Management | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| Nextera Energy Marketing, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| Naztec International Group, LLC | Manufacturing | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| Brightnight Management Company, LLC | Utilities | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Carrier Corporation | Manufacturing | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| TBC Corporation | Retail Trade | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Nextera Analytics, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Suthra Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Radise International LC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Wright Brothers Contracting Services, Inc. | Construction | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| United Veterinary Care CA, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 75% | 25% |
| Biomet 3i, LLC | Manufacturing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Nextera Energy Project Management, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Aideo Technologies F K a Agile SDE LLC, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Nextera Energy Transmission, LLC | Utilities | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Gexa Energy LP | Utilities | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| FPL Energy Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Innosoul, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Annapurna Capital Management LP | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Propel Engineering, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Trafelet Capital Management LP | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| North Rock Capital Management, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| NR Group, Inc. | Construction | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Cyndx Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Voloridge, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Warrior Service Company | Public Administration | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Weiss Ratings, LLC | Finance and Insurance, Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| WGI, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Pbaco Holding D B a Palm Beach, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Raya APP, Inc. | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Renew Residential, Inc. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Scenthound Services, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Sisca Construction Services, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Priderock Capital Partners, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Power Systems Manufacturing, LLC | Utilities | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Popstroke Holdings, LLC | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Planhub, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Parker Yannette Design Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 251 Partners, LLC. | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| WGM Quality Painting, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wexford Real Estate Capital Invest | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Vstarr Interiors, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Voloridge Investment Management, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Visionary Spectacle Studios, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Varsity Points, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| United Veterinary Care TX D B, PLLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| United Veterinary Care, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 776 Management, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tropical Shipping USA, LLC | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The James R Whelan Agency, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Aero Engine Solutions, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Aideo Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Stephen L Boruff AIA Architects & Planners, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| State Attorney'S Office, 15th Judicial Circuit | Public Administration | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| SRR International, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Spec Truss, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hemarus, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hello Labs, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Griffin Stucco, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Gridliance Management, LLC | Utilities | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Glades Crop Care, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| George C. J. Moore, P. A. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Document Storage Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Delorean Artificial Intelligence, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cyndx Advisors D B a CDX Advis, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cygnus Technician, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| CV Technology, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cotleur and Hearing Landscape ARCH | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cotleur & Hearing Landscape Architecture, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Chromalloy Gas Turbine, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Chowder Heads, Inc. | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Blue Ocean Brokerage, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Capsol US, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Palm Beach Classics Auto Sales, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Oxygen Development, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Oxbow Calcining, LLC | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ocwen Financial Corporation | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Anchor Bank | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Angari Foundation, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Applied Foundation Testing, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nepa Wolesale, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| APPS Logistics, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Myko Ai, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Molekule, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mission Crest Capital Management L | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Membr, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Long Horizon Partners, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ka Dental Group WPB PA D B a Ka DE | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| JNS Contracting Florida, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Imaginary Game Studios, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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