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.
In 2024, the average approval rate for H-1B petitions across the United States stood at 98%, slightly higher than 2023's 97.3%.
The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings locally during 2024, with 72 petitions (42.9% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 100%. Meanwhile, the Health Care and Social Assistance industry was the second largest contributor, filing 45 petitions (26.8% of the total), with an approval rate of 91.1%.
The Burlington Standard publication area employers with the most petitions during 2024 included Itech US, Inc., which filed 54 petitions with an approval rate of 100%, The University of Vermont with 39 petitions and an approval rate of 89.7%, and University of Vermont Health Network Medical Group, Inc., which filed 35 petitions with an approval rate of 91.4%.
Compared to 2023, the Burlington Standard publication area saw a 1.8% decrease 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 | 72 | 42.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 45 | 26.8% | 91.1% | 8.9% |
| 3 | Educational Services | 40 | 23.8% | 90% | 10% |
| 4 | Manufacturing | 4 | 2.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Information | 2 | 1.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry(ies) | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Itech US, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 54 | 100% | 0% |
| The University of Vermont | Educational Services | 39 | 89.7% | 10.3% |
| University of Vermont Health Network Medical Group, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 35 | 91.4% | 8.6% |
| Beta Air, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| The Richford Health Center D B, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Northwestern Medcial Center, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 75% | 25% |
| Vermont Information Processing, Inc. | Information | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Champlain College, Inc. | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Data Innovations, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Mylan Technologies, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Equitas Life Sciences, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Velan Valve Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| TLC Nursing Associates, Inc. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Stratton Aviation, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Soh Wind Engineering, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Saint Michael S College | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Resonant Link | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Opportunities Credit Union, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Flexaseal Engineered Seals and Systems, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Latacora, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kelliher Samets, Ltd. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Galen Healthcare Solutions, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| HMC Advertising, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Green Mountain Semiconductor, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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