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 North Pima News publication area submitted 58 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 100%.
The Educational Services industry led the H-1B filings in the North Pima News publication area during 2024, with 19 petitions (32.8% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 100%. Meanwhile, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry was the second largest contributor, filing 17 petitions (29.3% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.
In 2024, the North Pima News publication area employer with the most petitions categorized under the Health Care and Social Assistance sector was Marana Health Center, which filed three petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Health Care and Social Assistance sector in the North Pima News publication area saw a 36.4% 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 | Educational Services | 19 | 32.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 17 | 29.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 7 | 12.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Manufacturing | 4 | 6.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 2 | 3.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 2 | 3.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Construction | 2 | 3.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Information | 1 | 1.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 1.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 1.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 1.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 1.7% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Unified School District | Educational Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Catalina Foothills Unified School | Educational Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Indian Oasis - Baboquivari Unified | Educational Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Ajo Unified School District | Educational Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Marana Health Center | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Syncardia Systems, LLC | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Zonge International, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Vail Unified School District | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| BHP Minerals Service Company | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Critical Path Institute | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Rick Engineering Company | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Medicarbone, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Midvale Park Dental Partners, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| National Law Center for Inter-American Free Trade | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Omniscient Imaging, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Research Corporation | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ridgetop Gorup, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sigma Technologies International L | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Singularity Capital, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tohono Oodham Community College | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Vint and Associates Architects, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| YLSN Distribution, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| M3 Engineering & Technology | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lloyd Construction Company, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Job Aire Group, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| El Rio Santa Cruz Neighborhood Hea | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Deih, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Clinsys, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Clinical Outcomes Solutions, LLC | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cis Global, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Catalina United Methodist Church of Tucson | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Call & Nicholas, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Beachfleischman, PLLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Astra Canyon Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Arizona Inpatient Medicine Associa | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Aqua Design International, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ajo Community Health Center D B a | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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