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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 308 petitions (66% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 96.4%. Meanwhile, the Manufacturing industry was the second largest contributor, filing 92 petitions (19.7% of the total), with an approval rate of 98.9%.
The Outer Banks Times publication area employers with the most petitions during 2024 included Iqvia, Inc., which filed 130 petitions with an approval rate of 98.5%, Wolfspeed, Inc. with 42 petitions and an approval rate of 97.6%, and Iqvia RDS, Inc., which filed 34 petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Outer Banks Times publication area saw a 10.9% 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(ies) | 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% |
| Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc. | Retail Trade | 20 | 95% | 5% |
| Perigon Infotech, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 15 | 100% | 0% |
| Candorsoft Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 13 | 100% | 0% |
| Infotek Groups, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 12 | 91.7% | 8.3% |
| Reaching All Minds Academy | Educational Services | 12 | 91.7% | 8.3% |
| The Reliable Solutions Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| Lorvish Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| SLN Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Epicsai, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 87.5% | 12.5% |
| Accrue Select, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| The Institute for the Development of Young Leaders | Educational Services | 7 | 85.7% | 14.3% |
| Bioagilytix Labs, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Enterprise Qa Labs, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| VR Itech Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Tergus Pharma, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Bioventus, 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% |
| Durham Community Charter School | Educational Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Q Squared Solutions, LLC | Manufacturing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Pinnacle Tek, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Marvel Technician Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Gait Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Terarecon, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Allcare Plus Pharmacy, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Round Point Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Rowan-Salisbury Schools | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Trybuy, LLC | Retail Trade | 2 | 0% | 100% |
| Metabytes Technologies Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical 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% |
| Symmetry Biosciences, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Telit Iot Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Telit Lot Platforms, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Carsgen Therapeutics Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cambridge Pharma Consultancy, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bioskryb Genomics, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bell and Howell, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bavarian Nordic, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| TP US Operations, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Trelleborg Coated Systems US, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Baebies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Viator Design and Construction, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Winston Salem Industries for the Blind | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Asensus Surgical US, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Xilis, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Yukon Medical, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Marken, LLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mackin Consultancy, LLC | 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% |
| Livingstone College | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lexitas Pharma Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Eve Bio, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Durham Dental Studio | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Reynolda House, Inc. | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| CSV Informatics, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 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% |
| Carteret County Board of Education | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Smart Wires, Inc. | Utilities | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Smartint Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
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