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 Staten Island Reporter publication area submitted 40 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 92.5%.
The Health Care and Social Assistance industry led the H-1B filings in the Staten Island Reporter publication area during 2024, with 19 petitions (47.5% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 94.7%. Meanwhile, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry was the second largest contributor, filing eight petitions (20% of the total), with an approval rate of 87.5%.
Compared to 2023, the Health Care and Social Assistance sector in the Staten Island Reporter publication area saw a 171.4% 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 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 19 | 47.5% | 94.7% | 5.3% |
| 2 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 20% | 87.5% | 12.5% |
| 3 | Educational Services | 4 | 10% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Information | 3 | 7.5% | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| 5 | Construction | 2 | 5% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2 | 5% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Retail Trade | 1 | 2.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 2.5% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barakat PT, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Reactive Physical Therapy, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 75% | 25% |
| Platned Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| State University of New York at Bu | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Kddi America, Inc. | Information | 3 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Wagner College | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Victory Physical Therapy, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| John Jay College of Criminal Justi | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Reliable Rehab PT, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Vaslas Lepowsky & Hauss, LLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Technamics, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Richmond Physical Therapy, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Reliable Rehab Physical Therapy, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Project Hospitality, Inc. | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Metro One Loss Prevention Services Group Guard Division NY, Inc. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Metro One Loss Prevention Group | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Legendary Speech Pathology, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| K P Deli, Corp. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Global It Associates, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Gem-Quality Corporation | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Centers Plan for Healthy Living, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Blue Fin Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Adco Electrical, Corp. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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