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 Washoe News publication area submitted 104 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 100%.
The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in the Washoe News publication area during 2024, with 39 petitions (37.5% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 100%.
Among local employers with petitions categorized under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services sector during 2024, Connor Group, Inc. stood out with 14 petitions and an approval rate of 100%, followed by American Battery Technology Company with two petitions and an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services sector in the Washoe News publication area saw a 14.3% 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 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 39 | 37.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 16 | 15.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Educational Services | 16 | 15.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 9 | 8.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Finance and Insurance | 8 | 7.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Manufacturing | 6 | 5.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Utilities | 3 | 2.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 1.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 1 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Group, Inc. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 14 | 100% | 0% |
| Coral Academy of Science Reno | Educational Services | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| Socure, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Hometown Health Plan, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| RS Consulting Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| University of Nevada Las Vegas | Educational Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Eduloka Limited | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Ridgeline, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Sierra Pacific Power Company | Utilities | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| CTRL Iq, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Sainergy, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| FBS, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| American Battery Technology Company | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Spreeai Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| St. Marys Medical Group, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sierra Packaging and Converting LL | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tectonics Design Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Upskill, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| VSE, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wisecode, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Revive Sparks D B a Wingfield, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Renown Row, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Prothera D B a SFI Health, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Oneill Clark Narvarte and Vicks, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Omec Medical NV, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| O Neill Clark Narvarte and Vicks, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Northern Nevada Medical Group, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Apex Logic, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Baystone, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Business Office Suite Services, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| C a Group, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Community Health Alliance | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dliflc | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Echelon Diagnostics, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Farsight Capital Management LLC, GP | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Grit Studio, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hamilton Company | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Haws, Corp. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hochschild Mining US, Inc. | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Incline Village Chiropractic, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lumos and Associates, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| LZ, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| MG1 Motorsports, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Molten USA, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| MRB Holdings Corporation | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nevada Nanotech Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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