Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/
Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/
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 Northhampton News publication area submitted 166 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 97.6%.
The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in the Northhampton News publication area during 2024, with 60 petitions (36.1% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 96.7%. Meanwhile, the Manufacturing industry was the second largest contributor, filing 44 petitions (26.5% of the total), with an approval rate of 97.7%.
Among local employers with petitions categorized under the Finance and Insurance sector during 2024, Shift4 Payments stood out with two petitions and an approval rate of 100%, followed by The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America with one petition and an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Finance and Insurance sector in the Northhampton News publication area saw a 94.7% 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 | 60 | 36.1% | 96.7% | 3.3% |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 44 | 26.5% | 97.7% | 2.3% |
| 3 | Educational Services | 40 | 24.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 15 | 9% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Finance and Insurance | 3 | 1.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Construction | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Information | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 0.6% | 0% | 100% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lutron Electronics Company, Inc. | Manufacturing | 24 | 100% | 0% |
| Lehigh University | Educational Services | 22 | 100% | 0% |
| Innovative It Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 15 | 93.3% | 6.7% |
| Lafayette College | Educational Services | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| White Collar Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| B Braun Medical, Inc. | Manufacturing | 8 | 87.5% | 12.5% |
| Flsmidth, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Armaan Biotech and It Consultants | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Saint Lukes Hospital of Bethlehem | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Moravian University | Educational Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| St. Lukes Physician Group, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| I & I Software, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| I&I Software, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Moravian Academy | Educational Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Sharp Clinical Services, LLC | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Infotech Valley, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| TMD Technician Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Anesthesia Specialists of Bethlehe | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Shift4 Payments | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Flsmidth Cement USA, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| IO-Consultants L P | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Ip Video Market Info, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Orasure Technologies, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Victaulic Company | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Satixfy U S, LLC | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Piramal Critical Care, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sea-Gal Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Usac Airways 695, LLC | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Vishtech Services Company Dbapentemo Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| XMTP, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Piesoft, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Penn Dental ARTS, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Optamo, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kidney Care Specialists, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Jeevan Technology, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Innovative Controls System, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hive Power Engineering, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Deadra Clewell Counseling, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cybel, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cryoconcepts LP. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cornerstone Consulting Engineers & Design Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Buzzi Unicem USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Advanced Lab Solutions, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Action Installation and Maintenanc | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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