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 Johnston Reporter publication area submitted 62 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 98.4%.
The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in the Johnston Reporter publication area during 2024, with 28 petitions (45.2% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 100%. Meanwhile, the Educational Services industry was the second largest contributor, filing 23 petitions (37.1% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.
In 2024, the Johnston Reporter publication area employer with the most petitions categorized under the Manufacturing sector was Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Indust, which filed four petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Manufacturing sector in the Johnston Reporter publication area saw a 75% 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 | 28 | 45.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Educational Services | 23 | 37.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Manufacturing | 7 | 11.3% | 85.7% | 14.3% |
| 4 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 3.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 1.6% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston County Public Schools | Educational Services | 23 | 100% | 0% |
| Evalueserve, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Smarttrak, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 4sphere Software Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Indust | Manufacturing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Bridgera, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Vtechinfo, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Lane Dental Opco, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Native Resource Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Daedong-USA, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries LP | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Quarks Technosoft, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Raven Antenna Systems, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Community Care of North Carolina I | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cambridge Design Partnership, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| The John R Mcadams Company Incorporated | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Vera Healthcare, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Beary Fluid Control and Equipment, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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