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 Durham Reporter publication area submitted 4,138 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 98.5%.
While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 3,697 petitions, representing 89.3% of all submissions in the Durham Reporter publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Manufacturing industry, which accounted for 155 petitions and represented 3.7% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Manufacturing industry, 97.4% were approved and 2.6% were denied.
In 2024, the Durham Reporter publication area employer with the most petitions categorized under the Finance and Insurance sector was NC Health Affiliates, LLC, which filed 37 petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Finance and Insurance sector in the Durham Reporter publication area saw a 52.8% 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.
H-1B Petitions by Industry in the Durham Reporter Publication Area, 2024
| Rank | Industry | Total Petitions | % of All Submissions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3,697 | 89.3% | 98.7% | 1.3% |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 155 | 3.7% | 97.4% | 2.6% |
| 3 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 69 | 1.7% | 98.6% | 1.4% |
| 4 | Educational Services | 58 | 1.4% | 94.8% | 5.2% |
| 5 | Finance and Insurance | 55 | 1.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Retail Trade | 25 | 0.6% | 88% | 12% |
| 7 | Information | 24 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Utilities | 6 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Wholesale Trade | 5 | 0.1% | 80% | 20% |
| 10 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 3 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 3 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Construction | 1 | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1 | 0% | 100% | 0% |
Employer H-1B Petitions in the Durham Reporter Publication Area During 2024
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBM Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2,920 | 99.5% | 0.5% |
| Iqvia, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 130 | 98.5% | 1.5% |
| Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings | Health Care and Social Assistance | 61 | 100% | 0% |
| D2sol, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 50 | 100% | 0% |
| Wolfspeed, Inc. | Manufacturing | 42 | 97.6% | 2.4% |
| Technosoft Engineering, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 41 | 92.7% | 7.3% |
| NC Health Affiliates, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 37 | 100% | 0% |
| Iqvia RDS, Inc. | Manufacturing | 34 | 100% | 0% |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 33 | 97% | 3% |
| Radcom Software Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 29 | 86.2% | 13.8% |
| Origin Hubs, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 29 | 93.1% | 6.9% |
| Healthy Start Education, Inc. | Educational Services | 27 | 96.3% | 3.7% |
| Lenovo United States, Inc. | Manufacturing | 26 | 100% | 0% |
| Harbor Hat, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 22 | 81.8% | 18.2% |
| Syneos Health US, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 18 | 94.4% | 5.6% |
| Research Triangle Institute | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 17 | 100% | 0% |
| Technodeed, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 16 | 100% | 0% |
| Extreme Networks, Inc. | Manufacturing | 16 | 100% | 0% |
| Suntechpros, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 16 | 93.8% | 6.3% |
| Perigon Infotech, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 15 | 100% | 0% |
| Winsai, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 14 | 100% | 0% |
| Syneos Health, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 14 | 92.9% | 7.1% |
| Datalore Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 14 | 100% | 0% |
| Lenovo Global Technology United St. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 13 | 100% | 0% |
| Sain Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 13 | 100% | 0% |
| Candorsoft Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 13 | 100% | 0% |
| Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions | Retail Trade | 13 | 92.3% | 7.7% |
| Infotek Groups, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 12 | 91.7% | 8.3% |
| Reaching All Minds Academy | Educational Services | 12 | 91.7% | 8.3% |
| Techlogyx, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| Fortrea, Inc. | Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 11 | 81.8% | 18.2% |
| Tek Minded, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 11 | 90.9% | 9.1% |
| The Reliable Solutions Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| It People Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| Family Health International | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10 | 90% | 10% |
| Avalara, Inc. | Information | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| SLN Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Technosoft Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 88.9% | 11.1% |
| Lorvish Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Accrue Select, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Epicsai, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 87.5% | 12.5% |
| Sansoft, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Dynpro, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 85.7% | 14.3% |
| Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc. | Retail Trade | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| SKY Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| KBI Biopharma, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Enterprise Qa Labs, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Syntactech, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 83.3% | 16.7% |
| Express Logic, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| VR Itech Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Premier Research International, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Bioagilytix Labs, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Prosquire, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Kdex Global, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 83.3% | 16.7% |
| Credible Labs, Inc. | Information, Finance and Insurance | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Icloud Now, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 83.3% | 16.7% |
| Icloudlogic, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Aspida Financial Services, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Bioventus, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Labcorp Drug Development, Inc. | Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 80% | 20% |
| Tergus Pharma, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Arclight Wireless, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Durham Community Charter School D | Educational Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Digital Turbine D B a Digital, Inc. | Information | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Q Squared Solutions, LLC | Manufacturing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Lenovo Global Technology United States, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 75% | 25% |
| The Institute for the Development of Young Leaders | Educational Services | 4 | 75% | 25% |
| Marvel Technician Groups, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Allcare Plus Pharmacy, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| UNC Physicians Network, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Spark ITR, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| The Institute for the Development | Educational Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Terarecon, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| QMS Capital Management LP | Finance and Insurance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Pyxus Holdings, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Dcube Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Pinnacle Tek, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Flexgen Power Systems | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Gait Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Perceptive Informatics, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Rozieai, Inc. | Information, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Sportsmedia Technology Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Management of Companies and Enterprises | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Nu North America, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Round Point Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Strata Solar, LLC | Utilities | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Net Power, LLC | Utilities | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Worldwide Clinical Trials Early Phase Services Bioanalytical Sciences, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Metabytes Technologies Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 8 Rivers Services, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Worldwide Clinical Trials Holding, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| TG Therapeutics, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Credence Consulting Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Creeled, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Biomerieux, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Eguagen Engineers, PLLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Emergys, LLC | Information | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Trybuy, LLC | Retail Trade | 2 | 0% | 100% |
| Avista Pharma Solutions, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Target Pharmasolutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Asklepios Biopharmaceutical, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Symmetry Biosciences, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Kymanox Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| UPL Services, LLC | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| UPL Inc., NA | Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Insightfinder, Inc. | Information | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Imugene USA, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Zymtronix Catalytic Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Restor3d, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rithum Corporation | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Telit Lot Platforms, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Sonic Device Repair, Inc. | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Velocity Clinical Research | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Telit Iot Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Worldwide Clinical Trials Early Phase Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Teknosys, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| TP US Operations, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Troxler Electronic Laboratories, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Summit Design and Engineering Services, PLLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Yukon Medical, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Xilis, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Validic, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sam Analytic Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Worldwide Clinical Trials Holdings, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sam It Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Smartint Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| TSG Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Secure Consent, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sensus USA, Inc. | Utilities | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Turbo Capital, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Syntax Systems USA LP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Smart Wires, Inc. | Utilities | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Davinci Education, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| CSV Informatics, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Comnatix, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Classic D B a RDU Galleria, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| CFSD, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Central Park School for Children | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Carsgen Therapeutics Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cambridge Pharma Consultancy, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Busiapp Corporation | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Botbuilt, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of North CA | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bioskryb Genomics, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bhaninfo, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bell and Howell, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bavarian Nordic, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bagchi Law, PLLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Baebies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Asheville Peak Academy | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Asensus Surgical US, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Alpha Nano Technician, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Almac Diagnostics, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Alliance of Professionals and Cons | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Affordable Dentures-Macedonia | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Affordable Dentures-Lima Brian Redditt Inc., D.M.D. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Affordable Dentures & Implants-Muncie, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Affordable Dentures & Implants of Pennsylvania, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Affordable Dentures & Implants of Pennsylvania II, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Affordable Dentures & Implants - NY, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Affordable Dentures & Implants - Jeffersonville, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Affordable Dentures & Implants - Illinois, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Acmatek Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Accord Biopharma, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Reged, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| RBC Bank Georgia National Associat | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ramona Optics, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pluto Health, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pinewoods Montessori School Corporation | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| PHE, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Patientpay, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Orchid Gene, LLC | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| NWN Corporation | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| North Carolina Central University | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nexperia USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| New Kinetic Solutions, LLC | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nenicel, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| NC School Science and Mathematics | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Momentum Research, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Metametrics, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mercalis D B a Triangle Insigh, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Marken, LLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Leyline Renewable Capital, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lexitas Pharma Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Laut Design, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Laboratory Corporation of America | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kipp Eastern NC Public Schools | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| International Montessori School, Inc. | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Innatrix, Inc. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Growers Holdings, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Gridbridge, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Greenlight Biosciences, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Eve Bio, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Eagle Eye Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Durham Public Schools | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Durham Dental Studio | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 0% | 100% |
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