Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS | https://www.dhswatchlist.com/
Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS | https://www.dhswatchlist.com/
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 Upper East Texas News publication area submitted 103 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 94.2%.
While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 79 petitions, representing 76.7% of all submissions in the Upper East Texas News publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Educational Services industry, which accounted for five petitions and represented 4.9% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Educational Services industry, all were approved.
Compared to 2023, the Manufacturing sector in the Upper East Texas News publication area saw an unchanged 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 | 79 | 76.7% | 92.4% | 7.6% |
| 2 | Educational Services | 5 | 4.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Finance and Insurance | 4 | 3.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 2.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Manufacturing | 2 | 1.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 2 | 1.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 2 | 1.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Construction | 2 | 1.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I2u Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 28 | 96.4% | 3.6% |
| Techlance It, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 25 | 84% | 16% |
| New Liberty, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| Texarkana Independent School Distr | Educational Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 9M Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Capital Recruiters, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| School Business Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Harmonia Capital USA, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Griffith Construction Management S | Construction | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| GPI Real Estate Management, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 3S Engineering and Design, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| EG4 Electronics, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Dimmit Regional Hospital | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| BCCK Engineering, Inc. | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| UPD WS, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Trans Texas Tire, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Technical Adhesives USA, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 12U Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Aequs Aero Machine, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Reliance Industries, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mangala Cleaners, LLC | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Knox County Hospital District | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Jefferson Independent School Distr | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ichain Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Excellent Qhse Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Findao Com, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| GPI Com, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Fort Bend Talent Academy, Inc. | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Five G Consulting, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
Alerts Sign-up