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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 SW Dallas News publication area submitted 109 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 94.5%.
While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 80 petitions, representing 73.4% of all submissions in the SW Dallas News publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Educational Services industry, which accounted for 11 petitions and represented 10.1% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Educational Services industry, 90.9% were approved and 9.1% were denied.
Compared to 2023, the Construction sector in the SW Dallas News publication area saw an unchanged 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 | 80 | 73.4% | 93.8% | 6.3% |
| 2 | Educational Services | 11 | 10.1% | 90.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 | Manufacturing | 5 | 4.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Construction | 3 | 2.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 2.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 2 | 1.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Utilities | 2 | 1.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Information | 1 | 0.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 0.9% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artifint Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 23 | 91.3% | 8.7% |
| Cloud Big Data Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 23 | 95.7% | 4.3% |
| Robotics Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| Texas a and M University - Kingsvi | Educational Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| 3D Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Blockchain Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 75% | 25% |
| Machine Learning Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Data Science Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Vcloud Technology Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Val Verde Regional Medical Center | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Trina Solar U. S. Manufacturing Module 1, LLC | Utilities | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Georg Fischer Central Plastics, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Epic Medical Research, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| American Leather Operations, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Ej Smith Construction Company, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Desch USA LP | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dallas Renal Group PA | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mission Critical Interior Solutions, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| MJB Wood Group, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Paul Quinn College | Educational Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Pioneer Bible Translators | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Quantum Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bilco Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Summer Institute of Linguistics, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Automation Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Texas a&M University Kingsville | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Texas Solar Professional, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Alpha & Omega Professional Services Group, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Acumen Enterprises, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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