Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/
Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/
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 Plymouth Reporter publication area submitted 111 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 99.1%.
While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 68 petitions, representing 61.3% of all submissions in the Plymouth Reporter publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Health Care and Social Assistance industry, which accounted for 12 petitions and represented 10.8% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Health Care and Social Assistance industry, all were approved.
Among local employers with petitions categorized under the Health Care and Social Assistance sector during 2024, Signature Healthcare Medical Group stood out with five petitions and an approval rate of 100%, followed by Brockton Neighborhood Health Cente with two petitions and an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Health Care and Social Assistance sector in the Plymouth Reporter publication area saw a 20% 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 | 68 | 61.3% | 98.5% | 1.5% |
| 2 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 12 | 10.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Manufacturing | 9 | 8.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Finance and Insurance | 7 | 6.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Wholesale Trade | 4 | 3.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Information | 3 | 2.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Construction | 2 | 1.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 0.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Educational Services | 1 | 0.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 0.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 0.9% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nycasoft, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 16 | 100% | 0% |
| Clean Harbors Environmental Servic | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 15 | 100% | 0% |
| Webject Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 14 | 100% | 0% |
| Revenue Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 12 | 100% | 0% |
| Signature Healthcare Medical Group | Health Care and Social Assistance | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Rockland Trust Company | Finance and Insurance | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Monahan Products, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| EMD Serono, Inc. | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Shawmut, LLC | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Energy Services Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Schumacher Company, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Brockton Neighborhood Health Cente | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Broadmoor Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Peak Physical Therapy, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Postalytics, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Oneview Commerce, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Procyon Ventures, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Professional Alternative, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Rova, LLC | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sunflower Therapeutics PBC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Computer Merchant, Ltd. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| VA Southern NV Healthcare System | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Omniprophis Corporation | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mike Goulian Aviation | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Middleborough Hospitality, LLC | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Middleboro Family Dental, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Harborone Bank | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Frontrunnerhc | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| DC Solar, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| D. W. Clark, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Controlpoint Techs, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cheer Pack North America, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cardinal Cushing Centers, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| C Naughton, Corp. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Brockton Hospital, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bowen, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ba, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Alletess, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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