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 North Boston News publication area submitted 201 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 98%.
The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in the North Boston News publication area during 2024, with 71 petitions (35.3% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 95.8%. Meanwhile, the Manufacturing industry was the second largest contributor, filing 51 petitions (25.4% of the total), with an approval rate of 98%.
Among local employers with petitions categorized under the Information sector during 2024, Rockstar New England, Inc. stood out with eight petitions and an approval rate of 100%, followed by Navisite with three petitions and an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Information sector in the North Boston News publication area saw a 133.3% 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 | 71 | 35.3% | 95.8% | 4.2% |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 51 | 25.4% | 98% | 2% |
| 3 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 22 | 10.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Information | 14 | 7% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Utilities | 11 | 5.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 9 | 4.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Wholesale Trade | 6 | 3% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Educational Services | 5 | 2.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Construction | 4 | 2% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Accommodation and Food Services | 2 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Retail Trade | 1 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vicor Corporation | Manufacturing | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| Ebsco Publishing D B a Ebsco Infor | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| Navisite | Information, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| Ebsco Publishing | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| Enel North America, Inc. | Utilities | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Rockstar New England, Inc. | Information | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Techmorgonite Software Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 75% | 25% |
| JVT Advisors, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Beverly Hospital | Health Care and Social Assistance | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Transmedics, Inc. | Manufacturing | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Lawrence General Hospital | Health Care and Social Assistance | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Enel X Storage, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 75% | 25% |
| Axcelis Technologies, Inc. | Manufacturing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Applied Value Technologies, Inc. | Information, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| HP Hood, LLC | Manufacturing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Build Health International, Inc. | Construction | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Casa Systems, Inc. | Manufacturing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Qiagen Beverly, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Fresenius USA Manufacturing a, Inc. | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| North Shore Physicians Group | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Northeast Behavioral Health, Corp. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Induspad International, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| MKS Instruments, Inc. | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Pioneer Charter School of Science II | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Maxam Tire North America, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Nxstage Medical a Fresenius ME, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Akston Biosciences Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Straumann USA, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| WPL, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Navisite, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Barton & Associates, Inc. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Enel X Way USA, LLC | Utilities | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Etechnology Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Technical Manufacturing Corporatio | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Nira Innovations, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Network Coverage, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Neurologica, Corp. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| National Medical Care a Fresenius Medical Care Na Company, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Munters Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 99degrees Custom, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Neurologica Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| New England Biolabs, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Northbay Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ora, Inc. | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Spectrus, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| St. Jay Associates, LNC. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Standard Duplicating Machines Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tobin and Sons Moving and Storage, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Trustees of Phillips Academy | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Yankee Leisure Group, Inc. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Advanced Medical Strategies, LLC | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Analogic Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Artlog, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| ATN International Telecom Group LL | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Axyomcore, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bamboo Rose, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Biohelix Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Boston Easy Biotech, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Boston Identity, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Boston Industrial Consulting, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cell Signaling Technology, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Commonwealth Radiology Associates | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dasksoft, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dolcan, Inc. | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| DRS Argeros and Plourde PTRS | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Eastern Bank | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Endicott College | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Enel X Advisory Services USA, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Flow Control, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Fresenius USA a Fresenius Medi, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Gold Circuit Electronics Global Sales and Service, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Healthedge Software, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Infinity Specialty Tapes, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Injured Workers Pharmacy, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kettle Cuisine, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lynn Community Health, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lynn Pediatric Dentistry, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lynn Public Schools | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Manka, Inc. | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Merrimack Mutual Fire Insurance Company | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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