Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership/ur-m-jaddou-director-us-citizenship-and-immigration-services
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership/ur-m-jaddou-director-us-citizenship-and-immigration-services
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.
In 2024, the average approval rate for H-1B petitions across the United States stood at 98%, slightly higher than 2023's 97.3%.
The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings locally during 2024, with 127 petitions (41% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 89.8%. Meanwhile, the Manufacturing industry was the second largest contributor, filing 58 petitions (18.7% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.
Among local employers with petitions during 2024, Trustees of Dartmouth College stood out with 38 petitions and an approval rate of 100%, followed by Dataserv, Inc. with 20 petitions and an approval rate of 90%.
Compared to 2023, the Lake Region News publication area saw a 6.1% 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 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 127 | 41% | 89.8% | 10.2% |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 58 | 18.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Educational Services | 42 | 13.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 24 | 7.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Wholesale Trade | 15 | 4.8% | 93.3% | 6.7% |
| 6 | Information | 11 | 3.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Retail Trade | 9 | 2.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Construction | 5 | 1.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 2 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 2 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Accommodation and Food Services | 2 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Public Administration | 1 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry(ies) | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Dartmouth College | Educational Services | 38 | 100% | 0% |
| Dataserv, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 20 | 90% | 10% |
| Deebecon, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 15 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| C and S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. | Wholesale Trade, Finance and Insurance | 15 | 93.3% | 6.7% |
| Allegro Microsystems, LLC | Manufacturing | 13 | 100% | 0% |
| Amphenol TCS a Division of Ampheno | Manufacturing | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| Myappshub, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| Connection Inc., PC | Retail Trade, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Wholesale Trade | 9 | 88.9% | 11.1% |
| Unique System Skills, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Big SKY Global, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 87.5% | 12.5% |
| Concord Hospital Laconia | Health Care and Social Assistance | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Akken, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 71.4% | 28.6% |
| Camp Systems International, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Parallel Wireless, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Markem-Imaje Corporation | Manufacturing | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Concord Hospital | Health Care and Social Assistance | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Velcro USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Decisionwave Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Optimizely North America F K a, Inc. | Information | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Wespothire, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Fourhub Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Atrium Medical Corporation | Manufacturing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Foxx Life Sciences | Manufacturing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Drut Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Catholic Medical Center Physician Practice Associates | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Zenith Software, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Scientia Systems, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Optiline Enterprises, LLC | Construction | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Phasorlab, Inc. | Information | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| MM Info Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Microdesk, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Resonetics, LLC | Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Skillsoft Services Company, LLC | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| SMA Technician, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Southern District Ymca | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation, Accommodation and Food Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Hypertherm, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Raynor Dental Peterborough, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Southern New Hampshire University | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Yieldmo, Inc. | Information | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Canary Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Ccsoltech, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Fivos, Inc. | Information | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Techmind Software Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Celestica, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Vendor Credentialing Service, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Vapotherm, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Elliot Professional Services Netwo | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Electronics for Imaging, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Wayne Manufacturing Industries, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Riverbend Community Mental Health, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rockystone Electronics, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Roshi Technician, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sanborn Head and Associates, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| University of New Hampshire | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Unitech Services Group, Inc. | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Serve Professionals, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Skillsoft Corporation | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Triple a International, LLC | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Butcher Block, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Techlogic Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Stonex USA, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Steiner and Company, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Admix, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bauer Hockey, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Camp Software, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Celestica Precision Machining, Ltd. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Chapman Software Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| City of Keene New Hampshire | Public Administration | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Classic Cars, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Core Physicians, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| D E W Construction Corporation | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Decco, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ebytes Technology, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Emerson Ecologics, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| EMR It Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Exeter Hospital, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Foodstate, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Fubeus, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Gilford Hills Tennis and Fitness, LLC | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Great Voyage, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| It Excel, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| KMC Systems, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Knowledge Resources Group, Inc. | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Marmon Utility, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Merchants Automotive Group D B, Inc. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mount Prospect Academy, Inc. | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Newspapers of New Hampshire D B a | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nhoms, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nobis Engineering, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Nylon Corporation of America | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| PSI Water Systems, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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