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Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS | https://www.dhswatchlist.com/
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 West Lucas News publication area submitted 153 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 98.7%.
The Manufacturing industry led the H-1B filings in the West Lucas News publication area during 2024, with 71 petitions (46.4% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 97.2%. Meanwhile, the Educational Services industry was the second largest contributor, filing 33 petitions (21.6% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.
The West Lucas News publication area employers with the most petitions categorized under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector during 2024 included Iet, Inc., which filed five petitions with an approval rate of 100%, Ssoe, Inc. with four petitions and an approval rate of 100%, and The Mannik and Smith Group, Inc., which filed three petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector in the West Lucas News publication area saw a 60% 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 | 71 | 46.4% | 97.2% | 2.8% |
| 2 | Educational Services | 33 | 21.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 16 | 10.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 14 | 9.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 5 | 3.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Finance and Insurance | 3 | 2% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Wholesale Trade | 3 | 2% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Transportation and Warehousing | 3 | 2% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2 | 1.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Public Administration | 1 | 0.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Information | 1 | 0.7% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Toledo | Educational Services | 30 | 100% | 0% |
| Dana Automotive Systems Group, LLC | Manufacturing | 29 | 100% | 0% |
| Dana Limited | Manufacturing | 15 | 93.3% | 6.7% |
| Pi Innovo, LLC | Manufacturing | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| Dana Heavy Vehicle Systems Group, LLC | Manufacturing | 7 | 85.7% | 14.3% |
| Welltower, Inc. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Iet, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Ssoe, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Promedica Central Corporation of M | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| The Andersons, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Promedica Central Physicians | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Midwest Tape, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| The Mannik and Smith Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Hylant Group, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Horizon Science Academy Toledo, Inc. | Educational Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Promedica Health Systems, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Grammer, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Calderon Dental Group, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Premier Staffing Solution, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Stratas Advisors, LLC | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sponseller Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tronair, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| University of Toledo Physicians | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Warnock Tanner and Associates, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Zepf Center | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Saint Johns Jesuit High School of | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Promedica Monroe Physicians | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ohio Refining Company, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mobis US Electrified Powertrain LL | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lucas County Auditor | Public Administration | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hammill Manufacturing Company | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Estone Group, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dana Thermal Products, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dana Light Axle Manufacturing, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Autotec Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Anatrace Products, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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