Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership/ur-m-jaddou-director-us-citizenship-and-immigration-services
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership/ur-m-jaddou-director-us-citizenship-and-immigration-services
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 South Fulton Today publication area submitted 198 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 98.5%.
While the Transportation and Warehousing industry led the H-1B filings with 106 petitions, representing 53.5% of all submissions in the South Fulton Today publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Educational Services industry, which accounted for 55 petitions and represented 27.8% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Educational Services industry, 96.4% were approved and 3.6% were denied.
Compared to 2023, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector in the South Fulton Today publication area saw a 650% 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 | Transportation and Warehousing | 106 | 53.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Educational Services | 55 | 27.8% | 96.4% | 3.6% |
| 3 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 15 | 7.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Wholesale Trade | 6 | 3% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Retail Trade | 3 | 1.5% | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| 6 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Accommodation and Food Services | 2 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Construction | 1 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Manufacturing | 1 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 103 | 100% | 0% |
| Knowledge Resources Group, Inc. | Educational Services, Other Services (except Public Administration) | 50 | 100% | 0% |
| Heli America, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Stord, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Material in Motion, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Morehouse School of Medicine | Educational Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| LSC Communications MCL | Transportation and Warehousing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Doctors Exchange of Georgia, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| MHP Americas, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Nebo Agency, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| The Generation Infocus Foundation, Inc. | Educational Services | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Porsche Financial Services, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| QFC Corporation, Inc. | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| RK College Park, LLC | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sapphire Food and Gas, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Snowbird Ware House, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ukani Sewani, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Woodward Academy, Inc. | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Key Engineering Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Gold Chain, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Digit Systems, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Delta Vacations, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| CKS Packaging, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cheung Kong Holding, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention DHHS | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| C L Services D B a Prosponsive, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| BTWN Exhibits, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bryson Constructors, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Brtu Construction, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bridges Preschool Program, Inc. | Educational Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Billingnav, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Atlanta Rigging & Staging Services, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Aeeiee, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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