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
This represents an approval rate of 97.3%, which is lower than the average in Ohio across all industries.
That year, the statewide average approval rate for H-1B petitions stood at 98%, slightly higher than 2023's 96.7%. Across the publication area, employers across all industries submitted 433 petitions during the same period, with an approval rate of 98.4%.
For comparison, the U.S. reported an average approval rate of 98% in 2024.
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.
While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 188 petitions, representing 43.4% of all submissions in NE Franklin News publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Retail Trade industry, which accounted for 141 petitions and represented 32.6% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Retail Trade industry, 98.6% were approved and 1.4% were denied.
The employers that filed the most petitions in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector in NE Franklin News publication area during 2024 included Devfi, Inc. with 45 petitions, Everest Technologies, Inc. with 42 petitions, and Synapse Technician Services, Inc. with 37.
Devfi, Inc. and Everest Technologies, Inc. with 19 other employers led the industry in the publication area with the highest approval rate of 100% each.
Compared to 2023, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector saw a 29.7% increase in the number of H-1B petitions across NE Franklin News publication area 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 | 188 | 43.4% | 97.3% | 2.7% |
| 2 | Retail Trade | 141 | 32.6% | 98.6% | 1.4% |
| 3 | Educational Services | 31 | 7.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Manufacturing | 20 | 4.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Transportation and Warehousing | 19 | 4.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Finance and Insurance | 9 | 2.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Wholesale Trade | 6 | 1.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Utilities | 5 | 1.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 0.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Information | 2 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Accommodation and Food Services | 2 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Construction | 1 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devfi, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 45 | 100% | 0% |
| Everest Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 42 | 100% | 0% |
| Synapse Technician Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 40 | 95% | 5% |
| Mast Technology Services, Inc. | Retail Trade | 35 | 100% | 0% |
| Abercrombie and Fitch Management C | Retail Trade | 28 | 96.4% | 3.6% |
| Deemsys, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 25 | 96% | 4% |
| Netjets Services, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 18 | 100% | 0% |
| Bread Financial Payments, Inc. | Finance and Insurance, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 14 | 92.9% | 7.1% |
| Premium Brands Services, LLC | Retail Trade | 14 | 100% | 0% |
| Educational Solutions Company | Educational Services | 13 | 100% | 0% |
| Designer Brands, Inc. | Retail Trade | 13 | 100% | 0% |
| Big Lots Management, LLC | Retail Trade | 13 | 92.3% | 7.7% |
| L Brands Service Company, LLC | Retail Trade | 12 | 100% | 0% |
| Express, LLC | Retail Trade | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Axium Packaging, LLC | Manufacturing | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Victoria'S Secret Service Company, LLC | Retail Trade | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Horizon Science Academy, Inc. | Educational Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Illuminate USA, LLC | Utilities | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Retail Store Operations, Inc. | Retail Trade | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Enterprise Management Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Siptek Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| TS Technician Americas, Inc. | Manufacturing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Admissian, LLC | Educational Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| HSA Columbus Elementary School | Educational Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Victoria S Seceret Stores Brand Management, LLC | Retail Trade | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Otterbein University | Educational Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Unicon International, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Phoenix Retail, LLC | Retail Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Exponentia US, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Horizon Edu Services of Columbus I | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Prometrics Legal Hub, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Sea, Ltd. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Victorias Secret Direct Brand Management, LLC | Retail Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Edge Exponential, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| DLZ, Corp. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Bath and Body Works Logistics Services, LLC | Retail Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Apera Instruments, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Comtech Global, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Best Lighting Products, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Americannurses.com | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Dazpak Flexible Packaging, Corp. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Apex Counseling Services, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Red Roof Franchising, LLC | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rieke, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Andale, LLC | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| American Signature, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Systems Integration Specialist, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Wasserstrom Company | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Air Power USA, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Aim Software Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Accounting Solutions of Ohio, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Access Ohio, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Abercrombie and Fitch Trading Company | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Yalla Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Yenkin Majestic Paint Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Daifuku Automotive America Corpora | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Fenixpyre, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cyrannus, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Globeatelie, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Briskheat Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Boytan and Associates, LLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hyperion Materials and Technologies, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bob Evans Restaurants, LLC | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| IWC Cabinetry, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Jet Select | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kokosing Industrial | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Blastmaster Holdings USA, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| MS Consultants, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Beehex Automation, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bath and Body Works Direct, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| ARCH City Dental Associates Sandhu | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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