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 Rowan News publication area submitted 88 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 100%.
While the Manufacturing industry led the H-1B filings with 52 petitions, representing 59.1% of all submissions in the Rowan News publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Retail Trade industry, which accounted for 21 petitions and represented 23.9% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Retail Trade industry, all were approved.
Among local employers with petitions categorized under the Retail Trade sector during 2024, Ahold Delhaize USA Services, LLC stood out with 16 petitions and an approval rate of 100%, followed by Adusa Distribution, LLC with three petitions and an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Retail Trade sector in the Rowan News publication area saw a 10.5% 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 | 52 | 59.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Retail Trade | 21 | 23.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 5.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 3 | 3.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Educational Services | 3 | 3.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trane Technologies Company, LLC | Manufacturing | 31 | 100% | 0% |
| Ahold Delhaize USA Services, LLC | Retail Trade | 17 | 100% | 0% |
| Industrial Technologies and Servic | Manufacturing | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| Ingersoll-Rand Industrial US, Inc. | Manufacturing | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Arche Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Adusa Distribution, LLC | Retail Trade | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Ahold Delhaize USA Corporate Support, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Rowan-Salisbury Schools | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Carolina Beverage Group, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dentist in Concord, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ahold Delhaize USA Corporate Suppo | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Adusa Procurement, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Livingstone College | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nucleus Radiopharma, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Retail Business Services, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sid Tool Company, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Trelleborg Salisbury, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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