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.
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 Rockland Reporter publication area submitted 80 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 87.5%.
The Manufacturing industry led the H-1B filings in the Rockland Reporter publication area during 2024, with 37 petitions (46.3% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 75.7%. Meanwhile, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry was the second largest contributor, filing 23 petitions (28.8% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Construction sector in the Rockland Reporter publication area saw an unchanged 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 | 37 | 46.3% | 75.7% | 24.3% |
| 2 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 23 | 28.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 10 | 12.5% | 90% | 10% |
| 4 | Construction | 5 | 6.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 1.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Retail Trade | 1 | 1.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Information | 1 | 1.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 1.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 1.3% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RK Pharma, Inc. | Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 30 | 70% | 30% |
| Teledyne Lecroy, Inc. | Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Research Foundation for Mental Hyg | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Akalan Law Firm, PLLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Omnesys Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Perfectvips, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| State University of New York at Bu | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Refuah Health Center, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Hilbert Trading, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Abon Pharmaceuticals, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Moncon, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Neighborhood Physical Therapy, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pinnacle Solutions USA, Corp. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Post Rehab Services, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| R Z Performance, LLC | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Salvation Army-USA Eastern Ter | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ultimate Therapy 2, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| VDRNC, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Vernon Rehab & Physical Therapy, P C | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Yadayim Lezrah | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Active Media Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| ADH Health Products, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Am Glass, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Api Industries, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Aufgang Architects, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Brosna Construction | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Chartwell Pharmaceuticals, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Computer Technologies USA, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Creditriskmonitorcom, Inc. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| ECD NY, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Evolution Medical Communications, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Haverstraw Drugs, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Holt Construction Corporation | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Involved Media, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| KG Construction Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Klik Technologies, Corp. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Menashe and Lapa, LLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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