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%. Locally, employers across all industries located within the South Franklin News publication area submitted 86 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 100%.
While the Retail Trade industry led the H-1B filings with 46 petitions, representing 53.5% of all submissions in the South Franklin News publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Manufacturing industry, which accounted for 24 petitions and represented 27.9% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Manufacturing industry, all were approved.
In 2024, the South Franklin News publication area employer with the most petitions categorized under the Manufacturing sector was TS Technician Americas, Inc., which filed four petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Manufacturing sector in the South Franklin News publication area saw a 50% 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 | Retail Trade | 46 | 53.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 24 | 27.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 3 | 3.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Wholesale Trade | 3 | 3.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 2.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1 | 1.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Educational Services | 1 | 1.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Public Administration | 1 | 1.2% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mast Technology Services, Inc. | Retail Trade | 35 | 100% | 0% |
| Victorias Secret Service Company L | Retail Trade | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| TS Technician Americas, Inc. | Manufacturing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Victorias Secret Stores Brand Mana | Retail Trade | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Tosoh SMD, Inc. | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Forge Biologics, Inc. | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Hirschvogel Incorporated | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Nifco America, Corp. | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Welspun USA, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Victorias Secret Direct Brand Mana | Retail Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Stanley Electric US Company, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Roundhill Furniture, Inc. | Retail Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Midwest Motor Supply Company | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Hy-Tek Material Handling, LLC | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Komar Industries, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nissen Chemitec America, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ohio Department of Transportation | Public Administration | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ohio Model Products, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Redline Racing Auto Club, LLC | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| RG Barry Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Groveport Madison Local Board of E | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Doctors Pharmacy, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| DHI Cooperative, Inc. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| DHDC Engineering Consulting Servic | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Victoria'S Secret Service Company, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Data Pluzz, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Daifuku Automotive America Corpora | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Core Molding Technologies, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| American Nitrile Operations, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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