Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership
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 East Arapahoe News publication area submitted 43 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 100%.
While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 28 petitions, representing 65.1% of all submissions in the East Arapahoe News publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Health Care and Social Assistance industry, which accounted for five petitions and represented 11.6% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Health Care and Social Assistance industry, all were approved.
Compared to 2023, the Manufacturing sector in the East Arapahoe News publication area saw a 60% 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 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 28 | 65.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 5 | 11.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Information | 3 | 7% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Manufacturing | 2 | 4.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Educational Services | 2 | 4.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 1 | 2.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 2.3% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkstek, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Ram Info, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Peafowl, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Vertex It Systems | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Connect Media Networks, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Pangea Consulting | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Precision Clinical Laboratory PCL | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| The Pawlyclinic, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| SV Tek Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Saddlerock Energy, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Open & Affordable Dental at Aurora South, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Notable Systems, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lemon Powers, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Keyavi Data, Corp. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Happy Living and Wellness, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hans Homecare, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| GT Industrial Products, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ethos Consulting Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dish Wireless, LLC | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Denver Language School | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Denver Islamic Education Center, Inc. | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cornerstone Natural Resources, LLC | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Colorado Counter Tops, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Allium US Holding, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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