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.
In 2024, the average approval rate for H-1B petitions across the United States stood at 98%, slightly higher than 2023's 97.3%.
The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings locally during 2024, with 121 petitions (47.3% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 97.5%. Meanwhile, the Health Care and Social Assistance industry was the second largest contributor, filing 52 petitions (20.3% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.
The York County News publication area employers with the most petitions during 2024 included Penske Truck Leasing Company LP, which filed 41 petitions with an approval rate of 100%, Leverage Technologies, Inc. with 22 petitions and an approval rate of 95.5%, and Collabrium Systems, LLC, which filed 19 petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the York County News publication area saw a 27.4% 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 | 121 | 47.3% | 97.5% | 2.5% |
| 2 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 52 | 20.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Manufacturing | 21 | 8.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Transportation and Warehousing | 18 | 7% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Educational Services | 9 | 3.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Retail Trade | 6 | 2.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2 | 0.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Construction | 1 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Public Administration | 1 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry(ies) | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penske Truck Leasing Company LP | Transportation and Warehousing | 41 | 100% | 0% |
| Leverage Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 22 | 95.5% | 4.5% |
| Collabrium Systems, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 19 | 100% | 0% |
| Gannett Fleming, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 14 | 100% | 0% |
| Testingxperts, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| Shineteck, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital | Health Care and Social Assistance | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Wellspan York Hospital as Part of Wellspan Health | Health Care and Social Assistance | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Varn Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Concentra Solutions, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Select Medical Corporation | Health Care and Social Assistance | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| R H Sheppard Company, Inc. | Manufacturing | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| FCI USA, LLC | Manufacturing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Dentsply Sirona, Inc. | Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Substation Engineering Company | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Select Cal Physical Therapy, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Gannett Fleming Engineers and Architects, PC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Lingatech, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Skilzmatrix Digital, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Thrifty Payless, Inc. | Retail Trade | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Alvernia University | Educational Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| York College of Pennsylvania | Educational Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Rite Aid of New Hampshire, Inc. | Retail Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Select CS Physical Therapy D B, P C | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| RHI US, Ltd. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| SN Kentuckiana Rehab, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Quotient Sciences - Philadelphia, LLC | Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Progressive Dental Concepts, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Occupational Health Centers of the | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Occupational Health Centers of California a Medical Corporation | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Voith US, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| NVR Software Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| New Hudson Facades, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Info-Matrix Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Baruch S Blumberg Institute | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Genevate Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Capit Software Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Family First Health | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Everlast Roofing, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Select Physical Therapy Texas Limited Partnership | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Shadai Home Health Services, LLC | Public Administration | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Elizabethtown College | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dynatouch Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Data Centric Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| D F Stauffer Biscuit Company, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tanner Law Offices, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Techladder, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cadnetics USA, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Voith Hydro, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| American Engineers Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Affordable Dentures and Implants of Pennsylvania, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| AE Works, Ltd. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Abzdental, PLLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| NRA Group, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Messiah University | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kentucky Orthopedic Rehabilitation | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Outcome Logix, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Imcare Biotech, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| PHS Physical Therapy, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Physiotherapy Associates, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Himalaya Quantitative Solutions, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ptsma, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Questant, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Glory Power of Construction, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Globyz Pharma, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| RCI WRS, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Franklin and Marshall College | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rite Aid of New York, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| RS Automation, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sapio Sciences, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Forensic Rock, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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