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.
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 West Hudson Valley News publication area submitted 55 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 96.4%.
The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in the West Hudson Valley News publication area during 2024, with 18 petitions (32.7% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 100%. Meanwhile, the Health Care and Social Assistance industry was the second largest contributor, filing 17 petitions (30.9% of the total), with an approval rate of 94.1%.
Compared to 2023, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector in the West Hudson Valley 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 | 18 | 32.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 17 | 30.9% | 94.1% | 5.9% |
| 3 | Educational Services | 12 | 21.8% | 91.7% | 8.3% |
| 4 | Information | 2 | 3.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Retail Trade | 2 | 3.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Construction | 2 | 3.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 1.8% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State University of New York at Bu | Educational Services | 10 | 90% | 10% |
| Montefiore St. Lukes Cornwall | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| KC Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Info Junction, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Access Physical Therapy Wellness Rockland, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Aux Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Middletown Medical, PC | Finance and Insurance, Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| C V Associates NY Pe LS, P C | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Garnet Health Doctors, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Motionray, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mount Saint Mary College | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| MP Jervis Donuts, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ninedot Holdings, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Phronetic Psychotherapy LCSW, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sap America, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Shen Yun Collections, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sound of Hope Radio Network | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Veria Lifestyle, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wint WI, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mid Hudson Chiropractic and Physical Therapy, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| KC Engineering and Land Surveying, P C | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ezras Choilim Health Center, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Dliflc | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Crush Varma Law Group, P C | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cohen Labarbera and Landrigan, LLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ayuryoga, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Avalon Medical Center, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Access Rehabilitation Services PT, Ot & SLP, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Access Physical Therapy Wellness, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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