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 Hamilton Reporter publication area submitted 155 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 95.5%.
The Finance and Insurance industry led the H-1B filings in the Hamilton Reporter publication area during 2024, with 58 petitions (37.4% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 100%. Meanwhile, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry was the second largest contributor, filing 35 petitions (22.6% of the total), with an approval rate of 80%.
The Hamilton Reporter publication area employers with the most petitions categorized under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector during 2024 included Blossom Technician, Inc., which filed 12 petitions with an approval rate of 41.7%, NY Systems, Inc. with 10 petitions and an approval rate of 100%, and Mesa Associates, Inc., which filed four petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector in the Hamilton Reporter publication area saw a 6.1% 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 | Finance and Insurance | 58 | 37.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 35 | 22.6% | 80% | 20% |
| 3 | Manufacturing | 22 | 14.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Transportation and Warehousing | 15 | 9.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Educational Services | 12 | 7.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 7 | 4.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 1.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Construction | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Utilities | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluecross Blueshield of Tennessee | Finance and Insurance | 36 | 100% | 0% |
| Unum Group | Finance and Insurance | 22 | 100% | 0% |
| Blossom Technician, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 12 | 41.7% | 58.3% |
| Kenco Management Services, LLC | Transportation and Warehousing | 12 | 100% | 0% |
| The University of Tennessee | Educational Services | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| The Heil Company | Manufacturing | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| NY Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| Astec Industries, Inc. | Manufacturing | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Mesa Associates, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| ATN Hoelzel LP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Erlanger Health | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Memorial Health Care System, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Playcore Wisconsin, Inc. | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rehab Employee Services, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Roadtec Industries | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Signal Energy, LLC | Utilities | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Southern Adventist University | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Steam Logistics, LLC | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Syssero, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Maclellan Foundation | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Transport Management Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| US Xpress, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wap Sustainability Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pinn Clinics PS | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mckee Foods Corporation and Affili | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kenco Logistic Services, LLC | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| K and M Builder Developer, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| K and M Builder and Developer, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| ITG, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Gestamp Chattanooga, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Fortis Products, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Fabricators, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dynamic Prosthetic and Orthotic D B a Prosthetic and Orthotic Associates of Tennessee, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Drayer Physical Therapy Institute | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Codescience, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Blue Line Solutions, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| ARCH Plastics Packaging, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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