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 East Central Texas News publication area submitted 128 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 96.9%.
While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 109 petitions, representing 85.2% of all submissions in the East Central Texas News publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Manufacturing industry, which accounted for 10 petitions and represented 7.8% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Manufacturing industry, all were approved.
Compared to 2023, the Manufacturing sector in the East Central Texas News publication area saw an 11.1% 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 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 109 | 85.2% | 96.3% | 3.7% |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 10 | 7.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Transportation and Warehousing | 3 | 2.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 1.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 1.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 1.6% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zenith Infotek, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 27 | 100% | 0% |
| Spacepalm Incorporated | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 15 | 100% | 0% |
| It Aspirants Inc., Corp. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 14 | 71.4% | 28.6% |
| Vquest Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Caliber Consulting, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Nexo Global, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Supervisor Software Systems, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Pragmatech, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Mas It Labs, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Your Logistics, Corp. | Transportation and Warehousing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Cloud Force Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| SS Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Dbspectra, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Ekcel Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| ELM Fieldsight, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Ever Agent, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Controlling Factor LP | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Resonance Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Saptopia Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| South Limestone Hospital District | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Biomerics FMI, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Awesome Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sterling Shipyard, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Transcend Biologics, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| United Cloud Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| A3G Technician, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wis IVS, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 4M Capital D B a Arteriors Hom, Ltd. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Purvi Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Orthofix Services LC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Novelinks, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cognysync Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mazzy Health, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| J Hilburn, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Crossmark, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Infogama, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hvac Manufacturing, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Grow Softwares, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Frankston Packaging Company, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| First Infra, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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