Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership/ur-m-jaddou-director-us-citizenship-and-immigration-services
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership/ur-m-jaddou-director-us-citizenship-and-immigration-services
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 SC Texas News publication area submitted 68 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 88.2%.
While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 35 petitions, representing 51.5% of all submissions in the SC Texas News publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Health Care and Social Assistance industry, which accounted for 13 petitions and represented 19.1% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Health Care and Social Assistance industry, all were approved.
In 2024, the SC Texas News publication area employer with the most petitions categorized under the Manufacturing sector was Hailiang Copper Texas, Inc., which filed three petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Manufacturing sector in the SC Texas News publication area saw a 200% 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 | 35 | 51.5% | 77.1% | 22.9% |
| 2 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 13 | 19.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Manufacturing | 12 | 17.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Educational Services | 3 | 4.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 1.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 1.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 1.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Utilities | 1 | 1.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Retail Trade | 1 | 1.5% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vorizo Info Technician, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 33 | 75.8% | 24.2% |
| Gonzales Healthcare Systems | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Hailiang Copper Texas, Inc. | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Columbus Community Hospital | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Community Health Centers of South Central Texas, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| CZT Energy USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Southwest Engineers, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Nextrise USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Lavaca Hospital District | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Wharton Independent School Distric | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Waelder Independent School District | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Texas Rural Family Medicine Education Center, Inc. | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Prasanna, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nan Ya Plastics Corporation USA | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mccourt Equipment, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mayfield Medical Supply, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Khushmeet Dental, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hendrix Industries, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. | Utilities | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| GT Remarketing, LLC | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| EMC Corporation | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| El Campo Memorial Hospital | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cuero Regional Hospital | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cliffside Farm, LLC | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Circle Y Properties, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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