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 Grayson Times publication area submitted 61 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 91.8%.
While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 44 petitions, representing 72.1% of all submissions in the Grayson Times publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Manufacturing industry, which accounted for eight petitions and represented 13.1% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Manufacturing industry, 87.5% were approved and 12.5% were denied.
The Grayson Times publication area employers with the most petitions categorized under the Manufacturing sector during 2024 included Imperial Group Manufacturing, Inc., which filed five petitions with an approval rate of 80%, Safran Seats USA, LLC with two petitions and an approval rate of 100%, and Globalwafers America, LLC, which filed one petition with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Manufacturing sector in the Grayson Times publication area saw a 27.3% decrease 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 | 44 | 72.1% | 93.2% | 6.8% |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 8 | 13.1% | 87.5% | 12.5% |
| 3 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 6 | 9.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Educational Services | 1 | 1.6% | 0% | 100% |
| 4 | Retail Trade | 1 | 1.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 1.6% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ebs-Minds It, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 14 | 100% | 0% |
| VSD Infotech, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Cloudworks, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 60% | 40% |
| Imperial Group Manufacturing, Inc. | Manufacturing | 5 | 80% | 20% |
| EBS Minds It, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 75% | 25% |
| Ingrain Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Insignia Consultancy Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Texoma Neurology Associates PA | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Drift Technician, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Safran Seats USA, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Muenster Memonal Hospital | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Unitedlex Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Uniquelytical Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Texas Neurology Associates PA | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Red River Equity Partners, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Narayan Investment, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Marathon Independent School District | Educational Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Leverture, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| KPMG, LLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Globalwafers America, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Apta It Pro, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Advanced Information Technology Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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