Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership
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 East San Diego News publication area submitted 27 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 81.5%.
The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in the East San Diego News publication area during 2024, with five petitions (18.5% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 80%.
Compared to 2023, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector in the East San Diego News publication area saw a 61.5% decrease 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 | 5 | 18.5% | 80% | 20% |
| 2 | Wholesale Trade | 3 | 11.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 3 | 11.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Retail Trade | 3 | 11.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Information | 3 | 11.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Educational Services | 3 | 11.1% | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| 7 | Construction | 2 | 7.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 3.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 3.7% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Mechatronics Solutions in | Wholesale Trade | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Triovance Development Company | 3 | 0% | 100% | |
| Metabase, Inc. | Information | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Current Ways, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| MI Technologies, Inc. | Retail Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Volar Corporation | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Honest Kitchen | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Seal Electric, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| PCFS Solutions | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| MTR Child and Family Services | Educational Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Mountain Empire Unified School Dis | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Little Sakana II, Inc. | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kelsey Structural, APC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Imperial Beach Pharmacy, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Genesee Scientific Holdings, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Blush Design, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| BH SD Opco, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Abadjis Systems, Ltd. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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