Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership/ur-m-jaddou-director-us-citizenship-and-immigration-services
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership/ur-m-jaddou-director-us-citizenship-and-immigration-services
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 Houston News publication area submitted 198 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 99%.
The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in the East Houston News publication area during 2024, with 82 petitions (41.4% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 100%. Meanwhile, the Manufacturing industry was the second largest contributor, filing 47 petitions (23.7% of the total), with an approval rate of 97.9%.
Compared to 2023, the Wholesale Trade sector in the East Houston News publication area saw a 33.3% 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 | 82 | 41.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 47 | 23.7% | 97.9% | 2.1% |
| 3 | Educational Services | 23 | 11.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Construction | 19 | 9.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 8 | 4% | 87.5% | 12.5% |
| 6 | Retail Trade | 3 | 1.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Information | 2 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Utilities | 2 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Transportation and Warehousing | 2 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 1 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mergen It, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 20 | 100% | 0% |
| FMC Technologies, Inc. | Manufacturing | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Splendora Independent School Distr | Educational Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Jacobs Project Management Company | Construction | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Adventa Soft, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| GM Infotech, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| JSW Steel USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Dayton Independent School District | Educational Services | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Jindal Saw USA, LLC | Manufacturing | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Jacobs Civil Consultants, Inc. | Construction | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Livanova USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Cleveland Independent School Distr | Educational Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Jindal Pipe USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 5 | 80% | 20% |
| Sathi, LLC | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Borusan Pipe U S, Inc. | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Adaptis, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Leo Does It, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Health and Safety Council | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Liberty Independent School Distric | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Odyssey Space Research, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Plant Process Equipment, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| R4B Infotech, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| RMS Marine Service US, LLC | Construction, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Sis-Technician Solutions LP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Sulzer EMS, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Sulzer Turbo Services Houston, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| SVK Veterinary Services, PLLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| T-Rex Management, Inc. | Construction | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Dashiell Corporation | Utilities | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| CH2M Hill, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Cellular and More, Inc. | Retail Trade, Information | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Ham Langston and Brezina, LLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| PTC Liberty Tubulars, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Quality Institute of America, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Community Health Network | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Code Red Safety and Rental, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| RPD Technologies, LLC | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cleveland Independent School District | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| SK Global Software, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| SRR Group 2 D B a Santa Rosa Ranch, LLC | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Boccard Life Sciences, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Avcomm Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ampeers, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| American Jereh International Corpo | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Talke USA, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Techcorr USA Management, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Technipfmc USA, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Texas FSG, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tietronix Software, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Toadfly Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Travis International, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tritorc, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Universal Weather and Aviation, LLC | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| UPS Industrial Services, LLC | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Velocity Promotions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| VPS Testing & Inspection, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wilkesboro Hospitality, Inc. | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hallmark Hose Organization, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hoerbiger Service, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nautical LP, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| ISS Marine Services, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Galen Data, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Fairmont Pediatrics & Associates | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Excellence Emergency Hospital, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Emergency Hospital Systems, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| El Systems Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| KS Dental Solutions, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kuraray America, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Leader Marine USA, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lee Construction & Maintenance Company | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ej Reynolds Company | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Eagle Maritime Consultants, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Drda, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lynn County Hospital District | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Maritime Drilling Consultancy | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Melvin M Thomas, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Doctor Ben Medical, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| New Era Life Insurance Company | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Oceanus Maritime Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| OFS International, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Paton Engineers and Constructors, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pinnacleais Engineering, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cy Global, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Preferred Engineering LP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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