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.
In 2024, the average approval rate for H-1B petitions across the United States stood at 98%, slightly higher than 2023's 97.3%.
The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings locally during 2024, with 135 petitions (52.3% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 97%. Meanwhile, the Manufacturing industry was the second largest contributor, filing 39 petitions (15.1% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the SE Houston News publication area saw a 41% 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 | 135 | 52.3% | 97% | 3% |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 39 | 15.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Educational Services | 22 | 8.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Retail Trade | 19 | 7.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Construction | 15 | 5.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 14 | 5.4% | 85.7% | 14.3% |
| 7 | Wholesale Trade | 3 | 1.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Information | 3 | 1.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Public Administration | 2 | 0.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Utilities | 1 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry(ies) | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas Medical Branch | Educational Services | 20 | 100% | 0% |
| Mergen It, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 20 | 100% | 0% |
| Lonza Houston, Inc. | Manufacturing | 19 | 100% | 0% |
| Academy, Ltd. | Retail Trade | 18 | 100% | 0% |
| DNV Energy USA, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 12 | 75% | 25% |
| Vijaya Consultancy Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| DNV Energy Insights USA, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| Jacobs Project Management Company | Construction | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Kanshe Dayalu Enterprises, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| GM Infotech, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| DNV Energy Services USA, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Cambay Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Jacobs Civil Consultants, Inc. | Construction | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Convextech, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| DNV GL USA, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Livanova USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Syzygy Plasmonics, Inc. | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Adaptis, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Kelsey Seybold Medical Group, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Gir Software Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Safekick Americas, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Plant Process Equipment, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Odyssey Space Research, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Kwik Equipment Sales, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Leo Does It, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor International Corporation | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Armstrong Medical Group | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| ANB Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| CH2M Hill, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Wia Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Clear Lake Montessori School D, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| The Devereux Foundation | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| City of Manvel | Public Administration | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Zeeshan Haq Ceo | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Velocity Promotions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| National Field Services | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| University of Houston | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Neuman and Esser USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nevvera, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Universal Weather and Aviation, LLC | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Oceanus Maritime Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tietronix Software, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Alpha Forest International, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Preferred Engineering LP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Promedic Ancillary Services, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Quality Institute of America, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Robur Group USA, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| RSB Solutions Company, Ltd. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| SR Veterinary Associates, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| SKY Brand Wood Products, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sineng Electric, Inc. | Utilities | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sinoboom North America, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| SK Global Software, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Clear Creek Independent School Dis | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| CLS Health, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Community Health Network | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cambay Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Binaryway, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| DNV GL Healthcare USA, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Drda, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Eagle Maritime Consultants, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| E. J. Reynolds Company | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| El Systems Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| EM2 Management Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Falcon Placement Services | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Galen Data, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| GC Engineering, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Backchina, LLC | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hartigen Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Heights Family Practice, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Holystar Footwear, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Inframark, LLC | Public Administration | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Avcomm Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Jonas Fitness, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Jupeng Bio, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Arthur Lawrence US, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kstreet International, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kuraray America, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Learnsap, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Locke Solutions, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Maritime Drilling Consultancy | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mcip Industrial Enterprises Corpor | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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