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 Cincy Reporter publication area submitted 657 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 98.5%.
While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 365 petitions, representing 55.6% of all submissions in the Cincy Reporter publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Health Care and Social Assistance industry, which accounted for 134 petitions and represented 20.4% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Health Care and Social Assistance industry, 99.3% were approved and 0.7% were denied.
Among local employers with petitions categorized under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services sector during 2024, Health Carousel, LLC stood out with 44 petitions and an approval rate of 97.7%, followed by Staffmark Investment, LLC with eight petitions and an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services sector in the Cincy Reporter publication area saw a 205% 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 | 365 | 55.6% | 98.4% | 1.6% |
| 2 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 134 | 20.4% | 99.3% | 0.7% |
| 3 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 61 | 9.3% | 98.4% | 1.6% |
| 4 | Finance and Insurance | 43 | 6.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Manufacturing | 19 | 2.9% | 94.7% | 5.3% |
| 6 | Wholesale Trade | 9 | 1.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 6 | 0.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Educational Services | 4 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 4 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Information | 3 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Retail Trade | 2 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Construction | 2 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 0.2% | 0% | 100% |
| 13 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLK America, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 205 | 98% | 2% |
| Cincinnati Children'S Hospital Medical Center | Health Care and Social Assistance | 82 | 100% | 0% |
| Health Carousel, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 45 | 97.8% | 2.2% |
| Medpace, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 33 | 93.9% | 6.1% |
| Great American Insurance Company | Finance and Insurance | 26 | 100% | 0% |
| 84 51, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 23 | 100% | 0% |
| General Electric Company | Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 22 | 100% | 0% |
| Paycor, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 20 | 100% | 0% |
| Assurecare, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 17 | 100% | 0% |
| Trihealth, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 14 | 100% | 0% |
| University of Cincinnati Physician | Health Care and Social Assistance | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| Staffmark Investment, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| The Procter and Gamble Company | Manufacturing | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| University of Cincinnati Medical C | Health Care and Social Assistance | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| The David J Joseph Company | Wholesale Trade | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Divisions, Inc. | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Glidepath Holdings, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinna | Finance and Insurance | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Koncert It Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Dunnhumby, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Advantage Technical Resourcing, Inc. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| LCA Vision, Inc. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| The Christ Hospital Physicians, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Axcess Financial Services, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| The Procter and Gamble U S Busines | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 84. 51, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati | Educational Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Hixson Incorporated | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Enson Group, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Steed Hammond Paul, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Mercy Health Physicians Cincinnati Specialty Care, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Bon Secours Mercy Health, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Towne Properties Asset Management Company, Inc. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Givaudan Flavors Corporation | Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Champlin Haupt Architects, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Michelman, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Jedson Engineering, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Cincinnati Children S Hospital Medical Center | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| The Christ Hospital | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Empower Media Partners, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Mercy Health Physicians Cincinnati | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Riverhills Healthcare, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Precision Econtrol, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Port of Greater Cincinnati Develop | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pease Enterprises D B a Pease Doors, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Patientpoint Network Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Oncology/Hematology Care, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries Rehabilitation Center, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Seibel, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Shared Services, LLC | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| XLC Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Verikai, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| University of Cincinnati Physicians, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Steven Schaefer Associates, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sure Mechanical, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| THP Limited, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Rutland Hospital D B a Rut, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Gillette Company, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| The Good Shepherd Catholic Montess | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Procter & Gamble US Business Services Company | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Advantage Technical Services, Inc. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Altev Community Pharmacy, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Angels Castle | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Astronomer, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Athletic Training Solutions, LLC | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Biowish Technologies, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Business Management Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cincinnati VA Medical Center | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Claritas, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Costquest Associates, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| DSP America, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Emery Oleochemicals, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Enerfab Power and Industrial, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Excelsior Accounting Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Fifth Third Bank National Association | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| First Financial Bank | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| GBBN Architects, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ion Media Networks, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Jack Rouse Associates, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Luma Financial Technologies, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Luminaut, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mckinney and Namei Company LPA | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mercy Health Physicians Youngstown | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Muc Holdings, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nap Florida, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Navisoft | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nephrology Associates of Greater Cincinnati, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| New Iberia Holdings, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| North American Properties | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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