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 Pinal Today publication area submitted 2,638 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 98.7%.
While the Manufacturing industry led the H-1B filings with 2,588 petitions, representing 98.1% of all submissions in the Pinal Today publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Educational Services industry, which accounted for 36 petitions and represented 1.4% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Educational Services industry, 97.2% were approved and 2.8% were denied.
The Pinal Today publication area employers with the most petitions categorized under the Educational Services sector during 2024 included Maricopa Unified School District, which filed 13 petitions with an approval rate of 100%, Florence Unified School District 1 with six petitions and an approval rate of 100%, and Indian Oasis - Baboquivari Unified, which filed four petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Educational Services sector in the Pinal Today publication area saw a 12.2% 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 | Manufacturing | 2,588 | 98.1% | 98.7% | 1.3% |
| 2 | Educational Services | 36 | 1.4% | 97.2% | 2.8% |
| 3 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 2 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Construction | 1 | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Corporation | Manufacturing | 2,547 | 98.8% | 1.2% |
| Intel Americas, Inc. | Manufacturing | 15 | 80% | 20% |
| Maricopa Unified School District | Educational Services | 14 | 100% | 0% |
| Intel NDTM US, LLC | Manufacturing | 14 | 100% | 0% |
| Florence Unified School District 1 | Educational Services | 12 | 100% | 0% |
| Intel Federal, LLC | Manufacturing | 12 | 100% | 0% |
| Indian Oasis - Baboquivari Unified | Educational Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Marana Health Center | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Global Patent Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Resolution Copper Company | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Apache Junction Unified School Dis | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Helping Associates, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Casa Del Nino Bilingual Montessori | Educational Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Asarco, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Maricopa Unified School District 20 | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Menos Ai, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Miami Unified School District No 40 | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Grande Innovation Academy | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tohono Oodham Community College | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| W. W. Clyde & Company | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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