Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services | https://medium.com/the-u-s-digital-service/meet-the-dhs-digital-service-champions-may-2018-caee7dade2b
Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services | https://medium.com/the-u-s-digital-service/meet-the-dhs-digital-service-champions-may-2018-caee7dade2b
That year, the statewide average approval rate for H-1B petitions stood at 98%, slightly higher than 2023's 96.7%. Across the publication area, employers across all industries submitted 70 petitions during the same period, with an approval rate of 98.6%.
For comparison, the U.S. reported an average approval rate of 98% in 2024.
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 Public Administration industry led the H-1B filings in Dayton Reporter publication area during 2024, with 32 petitions (45.7% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 100%. Meanwhile, the Health Care and Social Assistance industry was the second largest contributor, filing 14 petitions (20% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Other Services (except Public Administration) sector saw a 66.7% decrease in the number of H-1B petitions across Dayton Reporter publication area 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 | Public Administration | 32 | 45.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 14 | 20% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Educational Services | 10 | 14.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Manufacturing | 9 | 12.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 2.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 1.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 1.4% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caresource Management Services, LLC | Finance and Insurance, Public Administration | 33 | 100% | 0% |
| University of Dayton | Educational Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Mvhe, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| BWI North America, Inc. | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Horizon Science Academy Dayton Dow | Educational Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Kettering Independent Medical Group, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Mahle Behr Dayton, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Xerion Advanced Battery, Corp. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Warren County Montgomery County Company | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Vana Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Premier Health Partners | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ohio Conference of Seventh Day Adventists | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| NDC Technologies, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Miami Valley Emergency Specialists | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Heraeus Epurio, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dexiang Bao General Manager | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dayton Children S Hospital | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dayton Children S Specialty Physicians, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| APS Materials, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Alpha Dental Dayton Ming Yu LLC, D.D.S. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Alliance Physicians, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Agile Point, LLC | 1 | 0% | 100% |
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