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 North Guilford News publication area submitted 175 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 97.7%.
The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in the North Guilford News publication area during 2024, with 78 petitions (44.6% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 96.2%. Meanwhile, the Manufacturing industry was the second largest contributor, filing 51 petitions (29.1% of the total), with an approval rate of 98%.
The North Guilford News publication area employers with the most petitions categorized under the Educational Services sector during 2024 included NC a and T State University, which filed 16 petitions with an approval rate of 100%, Guilford Charter School D B a Guil with nine petitions and an approval rate of 100%, and Tiger Kims Tae Kwon Do III, Inc., which filed two petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Educational Services sector in the North Guilford News publication area saw a 12% 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 | 78 | 44.6% | 96.2% | 3.8% |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 51 | 29.1% | 98% | 2% |
| 3 | Educational Services | 28 | 16% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Wholesale Trade | 5 | 2.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Construction | 3 | 1.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 1.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Utilities | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo Group North America, LLC | Utilities, Manufacturing | 28 | 100% | 0% |
| Apex Analytix, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 23 | 100% | 0% |
| Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 16 | 100% | 0% |
| NC a and T State University | Educational Services | 16 | 100% | 0% |
| Alten Technology USA, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 15 | 100% | 0% |
| Honda Aircraft Company, LLC | Manufacturing | 9 | 88.9% | 11.1% |
| Guilford Charter School D B a Guil | Educational Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Mack Trucks, Inc. | Manufacturing | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Xdin, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Javantech, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Gilbarco D B a Gilbarco Veeder, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Market America, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Silverfalls Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| John Deere Kernersville, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Netgroup, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Tiger Kims Tae Kwon Do III, Inc. | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| American Hebrew Academy, Inc. | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Weaver Cookie Construction, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Brady Services Holdings, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Volvo Financial Services, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Volvo Autonomous Solutions LLC, NA | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| VFS US, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Syngenta Seeds, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cross Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Sunlight Batteries USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Soelect, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Selex Es, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Samet Corporation | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Researcher Map, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nova Thin Film Pharmaceuticals, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Drumetix Laboratories, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Martineau Recruiting Technology | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Endura Products, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Haeco Airframe Services, LLC | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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