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 Orlando Standard publication area submitted 597 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 97.5%.
The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in the Orlando Standard publication area during 2024, with 254 petitions (42.5% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 95.7%. Meanwhile, the Manufacturing industry was the second largest contributor, filing 172 petitions (28.8% of the total), with an approval rate of 98.8%.
Compared to 2023, the Wholesale Trade sector in the Orlando Standard publication area saw an 11.1% 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 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 254 | 42.5% | 95.7% | 4.3% |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 172 | 28.8% | 98.8% | 1.2% |
| 3 | Accommodation and Food Services | 25 | 4.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 22 | 3.7% | 95.5% | 4.5% |
| 5 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 18 | 3% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 18 | 3% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Educational Services | 17 | 2.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Information | 11 | 1.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Wholesale Trade | 10 | 1.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Finance and Insurance | 9 | 1.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Construction | 8 | 1.3% | 87.5% | 12.5% |
| 12 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 7 | 1.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | Transportation and Warehousing | 5 | 0.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 14 | Retail Trade | 4 | 0.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 14 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 4 | 0.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 16 | Utilities | 1 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siemens Energy, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 83 | 100% | 0% |
| Siemens Industry, Inc. | Manufacturing | 80 | 98.8% | 1.3% |
| Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | Manufacturing, Other Services (except Public Administration) | 63 | 100% | 0% |
| Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. | Manufacturing | 19 | 100% | 0% |
| Prolifics, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 18 | 94.4% | 5.6% |
| Dolphin Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 14 | 100% | 0% |
| Gateway Health Technologies, Inc. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 12 | 100% | 0% |
| Elite It Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| Chep USA | Manufacturing | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| Wyndham Vacation Ownership, Inc. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing, Accommodation and Food Services | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| Novatio Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Shari Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 88.9% | 11.1% |
| Outcomes Operating, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Rollins College | Educational Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Orlando Health Medical Group, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Hilton Resorts Corporation | Accommodation and Food Services | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Cogent Data Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Brambles USA, Inc. | Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Darden Corporation | Accommodation and Food Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Ayven Soft, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Universal City Development Partner | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Indus Business Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc. | Accommodation and Food Services, Other Services (except Public Administration) | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Currency Exchange International, Corp. | Finance and Insurance | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Avant Garde Academy, Inc. | Educational Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Dataplex Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 25% | 75% |
| Scriptpicks, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Corindus, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Techarm It Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Siemens Advanta Solutions, Corp. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| DRMP, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Orlando Health, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Humata Health PKA Sequi Ventures, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Passur Aerospace, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Brightly Software, Inc. | Information | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Kore Ai, Inc. | Information | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Ardaman and Associates, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Oiae Systems, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Munchem, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% | |
| Mihir It Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Proximo Consulting Services, Inc. | Information | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Jaycon Systems, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Fortress Information Security, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Iron Galaxy Orlando, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Inpatient Medicine Associates | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Imec USA Nanoelectronics Design Ce | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Glacier SKY Analytics, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Holiday INN Club Vacations, Inc. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| AA Metals, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Assistrx, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Ac Sunshine Securities, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| C Florida Tax and Accounting Serv | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Andorhealth, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Control Laser Corporation | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Testmax, Inc. | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Rapid Consulting Firm, LLC | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| PS Kis, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Veritas Prime, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Victory Charter School K-5, Inc. | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Provisions Construction & Development, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Primus Sterilizer Company, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Premier Health Network, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Poulos & Bennett | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Polar Mechanical, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Planejamentousa Immigration Law PA | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Vinod Arora CPA PA | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Vuaant, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| PD Global, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| W W Gay Mech Contractor, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wheelzy, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Yifew, LLC | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Orlando Utilities Commission | Utilities | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Your Caring Law Firm, PLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Zee Holding, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Openborder, Inc. | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Skyline Attractions, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sonobi, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy in | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Siemens Energy Staffing, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Siemens Energy Service Company, Ltd. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Spraggins, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sterrofox, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Sundance Graphics, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Supreme International USA, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Seaworld Parks & Entertainment | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Svetlana Masgutova Educational Insurance | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Temsa North America, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| RFK Elite, Corp. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Revology Cars, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Retina Vitreous Consultants DB, LLP | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Commerce Fund of Florida, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Devereux Foundation | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Regal Marine Industries, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Red Team Software, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| UCP of Central Florida | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Unilumin USA, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| RCI, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Union Park Pet Hospital | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Union Park Pet Hospital, PLLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Enson Market, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Enfocus Consulting Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| EMT Contractors, Corp. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Eloomi, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Discovery Education Services, Inc. | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Digiphoto Entertainment Imaging, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Deprince Race and Zollo, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dean Ringers Morgan and Lawton P a | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dart Industries, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Credible Accounting Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cornerstone Dentistry Holdings, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cognizioni It Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cmac Partner, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| CFI Resorts Management, Inc. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Central Florida Tax and Accounting Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Central Florida Expressway Authori | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Building Robotics, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bridgebio Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Benjamin & Brothers, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Base Consultants | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| August Insurance, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Architects Design Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Aplomb Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Amadeus Airport It Americas, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Alliance Reservation Network, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Air Quality Innovative Solutions, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Affluent It Services, LLC. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Affluent It Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Adventist Health System Sunbelt in | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Acme Atronomatic, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Absen, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Omicron Media, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Om Engineering Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nutritious Lifestyles, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Ninjja Global, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nephrology Associates of Central F | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Muzom Transportation, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| MSL PA | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Maitland 175, Inc. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| LSQ Funding Group CL | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Livia Leite Law Firm PA | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| List Management Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Liquor Six, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lings Acupuncture, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kyuramen UCF, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| KBI Technician, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Jimmy Motor Car Company, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Jac Travel, Inc. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Innovacare US LP | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| IGPS Logistics, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| HT Medical, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Hawm, PLLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Gtex USA, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Gringos Hospitality, LLC | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Greenlogic, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Global Research Synergies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Gamesir, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Friends Food Florida, Inc. | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Florida Resort Xchange, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Florida Planned Cabinets, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Florida Association of Realtors in | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| FL Happy Appliances, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 0% | 100% |
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