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.
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 112 petitions (61.2% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 100%. Meanwhile, the Finance and Insurance industry was the second largest contributor, filing 41 petitions (22.4% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.
Among local employers with petitions during 2024, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill stood out with 104 petitions and an approval rate of 100%, followed by NC Health Affiliates, LLC with 37 petitions and an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Chapel Hill Review publication area saw a 20.4% 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 | Educational Services | 112 | 61.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Finance and Insurance | 41 | 22.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10 | 5.5% | 90% | 10% |
| 4 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 6 | 3.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Manufacturing | 4 | 2.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 1.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Construction | 1 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Information | 1 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Retail Trade | 1 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Public Administration | 1 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry(ies) | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Educational Services | 104 | 100% | 0% |
| NC Health Affiliates, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 37 | 100% | 0% |
| American Board of Pediatrics | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Chapel Hill - Carrboro City School | Educational Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Prosquire, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| QMS Capital Management LP | Finance and Insurance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| AKG North American Operations, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Sportsmedia Technology Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Management of Companies and Enterprises | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Walter Kidde Portable Equipment, Inc. | Public Administration | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Vidant Medical Group, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Szostak Design, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Summit Design and Engineering Services | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pinewoods Montessori School Corporation | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Piedmont Health Services, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| PHE, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| North Carolina Central University | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| NC School of Science and Mathematics | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| International Montessori School, Inc. | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| IBM Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Davinci Education, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Botbuilt, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Alpha Nano Technician, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| AKG of America, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| AKG North America, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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