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Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS | https://www.dhswatchlist.com/
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 Verdugos News publication area submitted 399 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 97.2%.
The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in the Verdugos News publication area during 2024, with 193 petitions (48.4% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 97.4%. Meanwhile, the Finance and Insurance industry was the second largest contributor, filing 56 petitions (14% of the total), with an approval rate of 98.2%.
Compared to 2023, the Wholesale Trade sector in the Verdugos News publication area saw a 40% 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 Verdugos News Publication Area, 2024
| Rank | Industry | Total Petitions | % of All Submissions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 193 | 48.4% | 97.4% | 2.6% |
| 2 | Finance and Insurance | 56 | 14% | 98.2% | 1.8% |
| 3 | Information | 39 | 9.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Educational Services | 22 | 5.5% | 90.9% | 9.1% |
| 5 | Wholesale Trade | 21 | 5.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Manufacturing | 19 | 4.8% | 94.7% | 5.3% |
| 7 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 9 | 2.3% | 88.9% | 11.1% |
| 8 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 8 | 2% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Public Administration | 6 | 1.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5 | 1.3% | 80% | 20% |
| 11 | Utilities | 4 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Retail Trade | 3 | 0.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 2 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 14 | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 14 | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 14 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 14 | Construction | 1 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
Employer H-1B Petitions in the Verdugos News Publication Area During 2024
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Servicetitan, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 41 | 100% | 0% |
| East West Bank | Finance and Insurance | 38 | 100% | 0% |
| Sim Infotech, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 12 | 100% | 0% |
| Systech Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| Xos Fleet, Inc. | Manufacturing | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Legalzoom Com, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Tetra Technician, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Spokeo, Inc. | Information | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Disqo, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Byd Motors, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Byd Electronic America, Corp. | Wholesale Trade | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Age of Learning, Inc. | Information | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Goelite, Inc. | Educational Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Netease Information Technology Cor | Information, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Gmto Corporation | Public Administration | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Byd Coach and Bus, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Smallboard Com | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Western Asset Management Company, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Dreamworks Animation, LLC | Information | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Calstart, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Supplyframe, Inc. | Information | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Rockley Photonics, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Technology Credit Incorporation | Information | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Bluebeam, Inc. | Information | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Occidental College | Educational Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Pasadena Unified School District | Educational Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Futronics Corporation, NA | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Ctrees | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Health Data Vision, Inc. | Information | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Satwic, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Anbang Insurance Center | Finance and Insurance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Vasquez Company, LLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Public Storage | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Waukegan Illinois Hospital Company | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 3 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Heliogen Holdings, Inc. | Utilities | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Openx Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Kdmo Development, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Doheny Eye Institute | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Xencor, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Software Management Consultants, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Electric Power Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Forza Silicon Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Scalecapacity, Inc. | Information | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Glendale Univied School District | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| J K Residential Services, Inc. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Worca, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Wescom Central Credit Union | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Vasquez and Company, LLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Miso Robotics, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Assign Corporation | 2 | 100% | 0% | |
| Topography Health, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Birdi Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Byd America, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Byd Truck, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| China TV Media Group USA, Inc. | Information | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Growing Trees, Inc. | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Nous Engineering, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Coast Autonomous, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| KK Logics, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Continuum Space Systems, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Dewu, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Passport Technology USA, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Peronova, Inc. | Utilities | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Phonexa Holdings, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Fill Inc., PAC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Popid, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Numerade Labs, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nudj Health, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Novus Design Studio, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| New Digital It, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Netease Information Technology Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Neilson Technology Services, LLC | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nature Acupuncture & Herb Clinic | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nanak Av Inc., Corp. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Millennium Adult Health Care, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mighty Proud Media, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 3laws Robotics, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Young Scholars Academy, LLC | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Western Asset Management | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Vision Management Company, Inc. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| U10 Corporation | Public Administration | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Trinus Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Total Education Solutions, Inc. | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Law Offices of Dixon Wong and Associates | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The ACT 1 Group D B a Agileone, Inc. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tentek, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Technician Holding, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Streetscope, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Standardvision, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sprung, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sprintray, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Space Light Structure Design, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Source Point Wellness Acupuncture & Herbs, APC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Smart Vend, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Skyline Interactive, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sargent Town Planning, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| RS Herman Architects, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Reliance Steel & Aluminum Company | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Reeves Immigration Law Group | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Redwood Sage, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rayliant Investment Research | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Quiet Machines, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Providence Christian College | Educational Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Beecan Health, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bluip, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bunch Design, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| California College of Music | Educational Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Chang and Lee | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cider Global Holding, Ltd. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| CMR Capital Group, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Compute Labs, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Coryc, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| D/B/A a G Tax and Accounting Center | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dine Brands Global, Inc. | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dqlabs, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Einstrong Foundation | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Felicitas Global Partners, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Feng Xiao Architect, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Firefighters First Federal Credit | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Focusee, Ltd. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Addsure Packaging, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Affordable Animal Hospital Noho | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Affordable Animal Hospital Santa Ana | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Alecto Healthcare Services, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| All in One, Inc. | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Allen Lund Company, LLC | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Alma Fuerte Charter School | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| America Sias Group, Inc. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Amgreat North America | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Apex Law Firm, APC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Arminak Law, APC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Arrowhead Madison, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Asap Property Holdings, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| At Design Studio Work, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Atelier X Design, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Axiom Print, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ayzenberg Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Foxland, Inc. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ithouse, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Jada Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Janas, Corp. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Jenkins Bowler, LLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kelly Partners Burbank Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kinemetrics, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Krol and Krol, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Law Office of Dean H Kayes, P C | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Law Office of Muky Dai | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Law Offices of Ping C Shen | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Liveology Limited | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Maginnis Knechtel & Mcintyre, LLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Maintco, Corp. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Marapine Lexico, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Materia, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mccrimlisk Ditullio and Company LL | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Measure Square D B a Floor Company, Corp. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Geneonline US, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Glacier Law, PLLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Gosdom, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Grand Visionary, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Grand Visionary D B a Curtis S, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Grandway Asset Management, Inc. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Griffinest Asia Securities, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Guru Wireless, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Gutierrez Preciado and House, LLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| H Bui Law Firm | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Heat Waves Collective, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hic U S a, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| HSA and Associates, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ibdream, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Igloo Music Corporation | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Iherb, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Institute for the Redesign of Learning | Public Administration | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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