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 Educational Services industry led the H-1B filings locally during 2024, with 46 petitions (41.1% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 97.8%. Meanwhile, the Manufacturing industry was the second largest contributor, filing 26 petitions (23.2% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.
Among local employers with petitions during 2024, Hollister School District stood out with 25 petitions and an approval rate of 100%, followed by Driscoll S, Inc. with 14 petitions and an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the South SF Bay News publication area saw a 30.2% 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 | Educational Services | 46 | 41.1% | 97.8% | 2.2% |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 26 | 23.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 14 | 12.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 6 | 5.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 4.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 3 | 2.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Construction | 2 | 1.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 0.9% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry(ies) | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollister School District | Educational Services | 25 | 100% | 0% |
| Driscoll S, Inc. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 14 | 100% | 0% |
| Anritsu Company | Manufacturing | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| South Monterey County Joint Union High School District | Educational Services | 11 | 90.9% | 9.1% |
| King City Union School District | Educational Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Department of State Hospitals Coalinga | Health Care and Social Assistance | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| San Benito Health Foundation | 5 | 80% | 20% | |
| Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc. | Manufacturing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Zeroavia US | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Ursus, Inc. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Nordic Naturals, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Granite Construction Company | Construction | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Allied Occupational Therapy Servic | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Alpha Teknova, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Unchained Technology, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| TKS Construction, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| SV Labs Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Applied Materials, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Aragen Bioscience, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Six Seconds | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sierra Thermal, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| San Benito Healthcare District | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Catalyst Family, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Paramit, Corp. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ccube, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| MDA Precision, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lin Engineering, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Eyasco, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Infosoft, Inc. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Farm-Ng, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Granite Construction Company Guam | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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