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 Twin Cities publication area submitted 59 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 98.3%.
The Educational Services industry led the H-1B filings in the West Twin Cities publication area during 2024, with 17 petitions (28.8% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 100%. Meanwhile, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry was the second largest contributor, filing 16 petitions (27.1% of the total), with an approval rate of 93.8%.
Among local employers with petitions categorized under the Construction sector during 2024, Ames Construction, Inc. stood out with two petitions and an approval rate of 100%, followed by Goshe Energy Storage, LLC with one petition and an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Construction sector in the West Twin Cities publication area saw an 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 | Educational Services | 17 | 28.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 16 | 27.1% | 93.8% | 6.3% |
| 3 | Manufacturing | 8 | 13.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 4 | 6.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Construction | 3 | 5.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Information | 3 | 5.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 3.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 1.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 1.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1 | 1.7% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwaith Info Technician, Inc. | Information, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 88.9% | 11.1% |
| Intermediate School District 917 D | Educational Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School Dis | Educational Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Life Time, Inc. | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Tecon Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Sick Product and Competence Center | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Ames Construction, Inc. | Construction | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Euclid Power, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Nanoark Technology, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| United States Air Compressor Incorporated | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Reconserve of MN, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Quality Bicycle Products GBC | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Northteq, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Norsvin USA, LLC | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Morgan Advanced Programmable Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lakeview Industries, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lake Region Manufacturing D B, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| International Feed Corporation | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hutchinson Health | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Goshe Energy Storage, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Force America, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Excelsior Energy Capital LP | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| DTN, LLC | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Crown College | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Braun Intertec Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Anderson Dahlen, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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