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 East DFW News publication area submitted 129 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 97.7%.
While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 112 petitions, representing 86.8% of all submissions in the East DFW News publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Manufacturing industry, which accounted for four petitions and represented 3.1% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Manufacturing industry, all were approved.
Among local employers with petitions categorized under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector during 2024, Tekpros, Inc. stood out with 34 petitions and an approval rate of 100%, followed by Cognitus Consulting, LLC with 25 petitions and an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector in the East DFW News publication area saw a 51.4% 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 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 112 | 86.8% | 98.2% | 1.8% |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 4 | 3.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 2 | 1.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Utilities | 2 | 1.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 1.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 0.8% | 0% | 100% |
| 6 | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Construction | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Educational Services | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Information | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekpros, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 34 | 100% | 0% |
| Cognitus Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 25 | 100% | 0% |
| Capital Recruiters, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 88.9% | 11.1% |
| Doyensys, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| KPI Data Sys, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 85.7% | 14.3% |
| AVL Consulting Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Axxess Consult, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Smart It Pros, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Winfo Consulting, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Tallgrid Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Sanden International U S a, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Radcom Association, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| On Computer Services, LLC | Utilities | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Berry Petroleum Company, LLC | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Controlling Factor LP | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Azura Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Vijaya, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bonchon Franchise, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Spacee, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bristlecone, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| CBG Surveying Texas, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Progea, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Physician Paradigms, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Oral Health Industries | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Datanutts It Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Npte Final Frontier, LLC | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Madix, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dip in, Inc. | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kolder, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Jacqueline Construction, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ivynova Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| International Capital, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Innovation Squad, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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