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.
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 Manufacturing industry led the H-1B filings locally during 2024, with 26 petitions (41.9% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 100%. Meanwhile, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry was the second largest contributor, filing 16 petitions (25.8% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.
The Eagle Valley Times publication area employers with the most petitions during 2024 included Redwood Materials, Inc., which filed 20 petitions with an approval rate of 100%, Hometown Health Plan, Inc. with six petitions and an approval rate of 100%, and RS Consulting Services, LLC, which filed five petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Eagle Valley Times publication area saw a 40.9% 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 | Manufacturing | 26 | 41.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 16 | 25.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Finance and Insurance | 6 | 9.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 6.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 4 | 6.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Retail Trade | 1 | 1.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1 | 1.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 1.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Information | 1 | 1.6% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry(ies) | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Materials, Inc. | Manufacturing | 20 | 100% | 0% |
| Hometown Health Plan, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| RS Consulting Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Nevada Copper, Inc. | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Sainergy, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Panasonic Corporation of North Ame | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 1047 Games, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| VSE, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tricoast TV, LLC | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Toast Wedding Films, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tectonics Design Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Taiyo America, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| South Lyon Health Center, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Animal Care Clinic Horizon Rid, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Athletic Greens USA, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Prothera, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| C a Group, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Northern Nevada Medical Group, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nextech Batteries, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nevada Health Centers, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Carson Valley Health | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Molten U S a, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| MH Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| MDK Software, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lumos and Associates, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cartwheel Robotics, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| David Peri Family Farms, LLC | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cold Bore Technology, Corp. | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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