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
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 Butler County Today publication area submitted 181 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 95%.
While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 130 petitions, representing 71.8% of all submissions in the Butler County Today publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Educational Services industry, which accounted for 15 petitions and represented 8.3% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Educational Services industry, all were approved.
The Butler County Today publication area employers with the most petitions categorized under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector during 2024 included Agent Infotek, Inc., which filed 33 petitions with an approval rate of 90.9%, CBTS Technology Solutions D B a CBTS, LLC with 19 petitions and an approval rate of 94.7%, and Kaleidoscope Innovation, which filed 13 petitions with an approval rate of 84.6%.
Compared to 2023, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector in the Butler County Today publication area saw a 116.7% 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 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 130 | 71.8% | 93.8% | 6.2% |
| 2 | Educational Services | 15 | 8.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Manufacturing | 14 | 7.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Construction | 5 | 2.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Wholesale Trade | 4 | 2.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 2.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 2 | 1.1% | 50% | 50% |
| 7 | Retail Trade | 2 | 1.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agent Infotek, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 36 | 91.7% | 8.3% |
| CBTS Technology Solutions D B a CBTS, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 19 | 94.7% | 5.3% |
| Kaleidoscope Innovation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 16 | 87.5% | 12.5% |
| Miami University | Educational Services | 15 | 100% | 0% |
| NXT Automate, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 12 | 100% | 0% |
| E-Technologies Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Trew, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Emergingit Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Jupiter It Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| CBTS Technology Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Sentrilock, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Devicor Medical Products, Inc. | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Cleveland-Cliffs Steel, Corp. | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Lithko Contracting, LLC | Construction | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 80 Acres Urban Agriculture, Inc. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Alecta Infotech, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Workhorse Technologies, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| United Group Services, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Medicine Inpatient Group, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Multilinks Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Truechoicepack, Corp. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ohio Heat Holdings, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Oxford Music Academy, LLC | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Process Plus, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Phased Array Company, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ripple Junction Design Company | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Mccullough Hyde Memorial Hospital Incorporated | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Hamilton Caster & Manufacturing Company | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Cincinnati Insurance Company | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sharonville Family Dental - Ming Yu LLC, D.D.S. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Standex Electronics, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Statking Consulting, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 828 Logistics | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| #1a Lifesafer, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Analysis Express, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| B-Hak, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Barrett Paving Materials, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Caruso, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cinmar, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Clarkwestern Dietrich Building Sys | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cleveland Cliffs Steel, Corp. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Continuantoh, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Cornerstone Shared Services, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| E Technologies Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Eco Engineering, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ensemble RCM, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Esi, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Eurofins QTA, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Exclusive Services, Inc. | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Gentherm Medical, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Golden Resources, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Gourmet Valley, LLC | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Homefront Nursing, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Infinite Tiers Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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