Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/
Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/
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 Manufacturing industry led the H-1B filings locally during 2024, with 41 petitions (56.9% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 100%. Meanwhile, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry was the second largest contributor, filing 11 petitions (15.3% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.
Among local employers with petitions during 2024, Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. stood out with 16 petitions and an approval rate of 100%, followed by Coherent, Corp. with 15 petitions and an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Butler County News publication area saw a 12.5% 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 | Manufacturing | 41 | 56.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 11 | 15.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Information | 5 | 6.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Wholesale Trade | 4 | 5.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 4.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Retail Trade | 2 | 2.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Educational Services | 2 | 2.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 1.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Utilities | 1 | 1.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1 | 1.4% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry(ies) | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. | Manufacturing | 16 | 100% | 0% |
| Coherent, Corp. | Manufacturing | 15 | 100% | 0% |
| MSA Worldwide, LLC | Manufacturing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Enghouse Interactive, Inc. | Information | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Ateb, Inc. | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| MSA Innovation, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Dicentral Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Fedex Supply Chain, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Great Lakes Behavioral Research in | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Phoenix Rehabilitation and Health Services, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| PGW Auto Glass, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| New RSC, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Peterson Bros, Inc. | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Riser Foods Company | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| SJ Consulting Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tescan USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tower Health Medical Group | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Vast Enterprises, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Marmon Keystone, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Leaficient, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Joy Global Underground Mining | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Gray Matter Systems, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Gadova Manufacturing | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Emerson Process Management Power and Water Solutions, Inc. | Utilities | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Datastrike, LLC | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Danieli Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Compugroup Technologies, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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