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 NY News publication area submitted 45 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 97.8%.
The Educational Services industry led the H-1B filings in the West NY News publication area during 2024, with 15 petitions (33.3% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 93.3%. Meanwhile, the Health Care and Social Assistance industry was the second largest contributor, filing 13 petitions (28.9% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.
Among local employers with petitions categorized under the Manufacturing sector during 2024, Calvary Design Team D B a Calv, Inc. stood out with four petitions and an approval rate of 100%, followed by Jamestown Advanced Products, Corp. with two petitions and an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Manufacturing sector in the West NY News publication area saw a 30.8% 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 | Educational Services | 15 | 33.3% | 93.3% | 6.7% |
| 2 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 13 | 28.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Manufacturing | 9 | 20% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 8.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Finance and Insurance | 3 | 6.7% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred University | Educational Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Calvary Design Team D B a Calv, Inc. | Manufacturing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| The Memorial Hospital of William F | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| St. Bonaventure University | Educational Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Enterprise Solutions Consulting LL | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Southern Tier Community Health Cen | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Houghton University | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Jamestown Advanced Products, Corp. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Manning and Napier Advisors, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| State University of New York at Bu | Educational Services | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Olean General Hospital | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Olean Medical Practice, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Wyoming County NY | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Trib Biosensors, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Chautauqua Center | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Qualitrol Company, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| O Asset Management, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Letchworth Central School District | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Eoptic, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| CCE Software, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Calvary Design Team, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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