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 SW Riverside News publication area submitted 58 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 91.4%.
The Health Care and Social Assistance industry led the H-1B filings in the SW Riverside News publication area during 2024, with 13 petitions (22.4% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 76.9%. Meanwhile, the Educational Services industry was the second largest contributor, filing 11 petitions (19% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.
In 2024, the SW Riverside News publication area employer with the most petitions categorized under the Wholesale Trade sector was FFF Enterprises, Inc., which filed four petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Wholesale Trade sector in the SW Riverside News publication area saw a 41.7% decrease 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 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 13 | 22.4% | 76.9% | 23.1% |
| 2 | Educational Services | 11 | 19% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Retail Trade | 8 | 13.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Wholesale Trade | 7 | 12.1% | 85.7% | 14.3% |
| 5 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 8.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Manufacturing | 4 | 6.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Construction | 4 | 6.9% | 75% | 25% |
| 8 | Transportation and Warehousing | 2 | 3.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2 | 3.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1 | 1.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Information | 1 | 1.7% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olivet University | Educational Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| KPC Global Management, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 25% | 75% |
| FFF Enterprises, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Grator, LLC | Retail Trade | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| California Baptist University | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Hemchand Kolli Inc., M.D. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Happy Companies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Pleros, LLC | Retail Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| R&N Gupta PC, M.D. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| QC Manufacturing, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Lumi Rugs, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Menifee Global Multi-Specialty GRO | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Navmoon S Mann M D a Professional Corporation, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Realm It Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Scada Integrations | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Social Catfish, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sun Shippers Distribution, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| W Peng Dental, Corp. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Winsome House, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Woodcrest Animal Clinic Hospital, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Zane Hospitality, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lecangs, LLC | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kitestring, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| HP Communications, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Green Planet, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Freedom Forever, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Murrieta | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Corona Clipper, Inc. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Colorado West Construction, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cloud4ia, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Civil Environmental Survey Group I | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cincolink, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| C and C Natural Health, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Aqua Channel, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ablegrid, Corp. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 0% | 100% |
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