Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership
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 Outer Banks Times publication area submitted 467 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 95.9%.
While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 308 petitions, representing 66% of all submissions in the Outer Banks Times publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Manufacturing industry, which accounted for 92 petitions and represented 19.7% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Manufacturing industry, 98.9% were approved and 1.1% were denied.
The Outer Banks Times publication area employers with the most petitions categorized under the Manufacturing sector during 2024 included Wolfspeed, Inc., which filed 39 petitions with an approval rate of 100%, Iqvia RDS, Inc. with 34 petitions and an approval rate of 100%, and Q Squared Solutions, LLC, which filed four petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Manufacturing sector in the Outer Banks Times publication area saw a 1.1% 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 | 308 | 66% | 96.4% | 3.6% |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 92 | 19.7% | 98.9% | 1.1% |
| 3 | Educational Services | 27 | 5.8% | 92.6% | 7.4% |
| 4 | Retail Trade | 21 | 4.5% | 85.7% | 14.3% |
| 5 | Finance and Insurance | 5 | 1.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Information | 3 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 0.2% | 0% | 100% |
| 7 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Utilities | 1 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 0.2% | 0% | 100% |
| 7 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iqvia, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 130 | 98.5% | 1.5% |
| Wolfspeed, Inc. | Manufacturing | 42 | 97.6% | 2.4% |
| Iqvia RDS, Inc. | Manufacturing | 34 | 100% | 0% |
| Radcom Software Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 29 | 86.2% | 13.8% |
| Perigon Infotech, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 15 | 100% | 0% |
| Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions | Retail Trade | 13 | 92.3% | 7.7% |
| Candorsoft Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 13 | 100% | 0% |
| Reaching All Minds Academy | Educational Services | 12 | 91.7% | 8.3% |
| Infotek Groups, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 12 | 91.7% | 8.3% |
| The Reliable Solutions Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| SLN Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Lorvish Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Accrue Select, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Epicsai, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 87.5% | 12.5% |
| Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc. | Retail Trade | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Bioagilytix Labs, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| VR Itech Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Enterprise Qa Labs, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Tergus Pharma, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Aspida Financial Services, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Icloudlogic, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Bioventus, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Durham Community Charter School D | Educational Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Q Squared Solutions, LLC | Manufacturing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| The Institute for the Development of Young Leaders | Educational Services | 4 | 75% | 25% |
| Gait Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Pinnacle Tek, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Allcare Plus Pharmacy, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Terarecon, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| The Institute for the Development | Educational Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Marvel Technician Groups, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Round Point Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Metabytes Technologies Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Rowan-Salisbury Schools | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Avista Pharma Solutions, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Insightfinder, Inc. | Information | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Credence Consulting Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Trybuy, LLC | Retail Trade | 2 | 0% | 100% |
| Xilis, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Telit Lot Platforms, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Telit Iot Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Winston Salem Industries for the B | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| TP US Operations, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Yukon Medical, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Symmetry Biosciences, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Trelleborg Coated Systems US, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Smartint Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Smart Wires, Inc. | Utilities | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Viator Design and Construction, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Asensus Surgical US, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Baebies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bavarian Nordic, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bell and Howell, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bioskryb Genomics, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cambridge Pharma Consultancy, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Carsgen Therapeutics Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Carteret County Board of Education | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| CSV Informatics, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Durham Dental Studio | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Eve Bio, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lexitas Pharma Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Livingstone College | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mackin Consultancy, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Marken, LLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Momentum Research, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nenicel, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nexperia USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Reynolda House, Inc. | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sam Analytic Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sam It Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Secure Consent, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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