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 North Pocono News publication area submitted 157 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 98.1%.
The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in the North Pocono News publication area during 2024, with 54 petitions (34.4% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 100%. Meanwhile, the Wholesale Trade industry was the second largest contributor, filing 53 petitions (33.8% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.
The North Pocono News publication area employers with the most petitions categorized under the Manufacturing sector during 2024 included R H Sheppard Company, Inc., which filed five petitions with an approval rate of 100%, Abzena Bristol, LLC with four petitions and an approval rate of 100%, and Astatech, Inc., which filed three petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Manufacturing sector in the North Pocono News publication area saw an 80% 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 | 54 | 34.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Wholesale Trade | 53 | 33.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Manufacturing | 18 | 11.5% | 94.4% | 5.6% |
| 4 | Finance and Insurance | 10 | 6.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Information | 5 | 3.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 5 | 3.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Accommodation and Food Services | 4 | 2.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Retail Trade | 3 | 1.9% | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| 8 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 1.9% | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| 10 | Educational Services | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Public Administration | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amerisourcebergen Services Corpora | Wholesale Trade | 28 | 100% | 0% |
| First Consulting Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 13 | 100% | 0% |
| Data-Core Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Amerisourcebergen Services Corporation | Wholesale Trade | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Boomi LP | Wholesale Trade | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Mase Insights, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Vadilal Industries USA, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| R H Sheppard Company, Inc. | Manufacturing | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Country View Family Farms, LLC | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Abzena Bristol, LLC | Manufacturing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Xcenda, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Sesco PJM Strategy, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Summerwood Corporation | Accommodation and Food Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Suveto Veterinary TX, PLLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Suvoda, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Interdigital Communications, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Creditly Corporation | Finance and Insurance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Astatech, Inc. | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Vantage Point Consulting, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Amerisourcebergen Drug Corporation | Wholesale Trade | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Digioia Gray & Associates, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Allied Electronics, Inc. | Retail Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Plan Management, Corp. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission | Public Administration | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Specialty Advancement Network, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 1seo Digital Agency, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Summit Camp | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| TESCO | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tesco - the Eastern Specialty Comp | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Devereux Foundation | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| The Lash Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Meet Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tiger Aesthetics Medical, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Utopia Towels, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Zuppler ONL Food Order, LLC | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| American Society for Testing & Materials | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Array Architects, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Brio Designs Partners, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Canpack US, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Compunetix, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Eam-Mosca Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Elocal USA, LLC | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Endless Mountains Health Systems I | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Excellis Health Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Executive Edge D B a Advantexe, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Fairygene, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Firstview, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Griff and Associates, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hamilton Lane Advisors, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hazleton Pro Services | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Intrinsiq Specialty Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lash Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Misericordia University | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Onbe, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Paramount Financial Communications, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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