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 South Gwinnett News publication area submitted 638 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 96.7%.
The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in the South Gwinnett News publication area during 2024, with 462 petitions (72.4% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 96.8%.
Among local employers with petitions categorized under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services sector during 2024, Global Nursing Recruiters, Inc. stood out with five petitions and an approval rate of 80%, followed by Volt Management, Corp. with three petitions and an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services sector in the South Gwinnett News publication area saw a 175% 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 | 462 | 72.4% | 96.8% | 3.2% |
| 2 | Wholesale Trade | 31 | 4.9% | 96.8% | 3.2% |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 31 | 4.9% | 96.8% | 3.2% |
| 4 | Retail Trade | 20 | 3.1% | 95% | 5% |
| 5 | Finance and Insurance | 15 | 2.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 15 | 2.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Information | 12 | 1.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 11 | 1.7% | 90.9% | 9.1% |
| 9 | Construction | 10 | 1.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Educational Services | 8 | 1.3% | 87.5% | 12.5% |
| 11 | Transportation and Warehousing | 4 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Accommodation and Food Services | 3 | 0.5% | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| 13 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 2 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 2 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innova Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 218 | 96.8% | 3.2% |
| Valuelabs, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 31 | 100% | 0% |
| Agco Corporation | Manufacturing, Finance and Insurance | 21 | 95.2% | 4.8% |
| Cira Infotech, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 19 | 100% | 0% |
| Glad Power, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 17 | 64.7% | 35.3% |
| Softpath System, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 16 | 100% | 0% |
| Beyondcareer, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 14 | 100% | 0% |
| National Vision, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 12 | 100% | 0% |
| Cmes, Inc. | Construction, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Teknoz Software Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Vcit Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Revoint, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Cac Auto Group Atlanta, LLC | Retail Trade | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Vecima Technology, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Ohmshiv Construction, LLC | Construction | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Think Development Systems | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Zhao Business Solution, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Pro It USA, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Global Nursing Recruiters, Inc. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5 | 80% | 20% |
| Hearst Business Media Corporation | Information | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Vensaii Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Aspire Technician, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| JR Software Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Sunplus Data Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Victory Business Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Georgia Gwinnett College | Educational Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| A1 Wholesale Supply, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Entrivis Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Huang Law Offices, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Lek Partners, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Education Technician Soft, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Drim Commerce, LLC | Retail Trade | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| GLLV CPA, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Deutz Corporation | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Willmer Engineering, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Volt Management, Corp. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Sai Krupa International, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Ami US Holdings D B a Ami, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Sis, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Arya Global, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Staci Americas P K a Amware Fu, LLC | Transportation and Warehousing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| YVS Partners, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Wilson Construction Management, LLC | Construction | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| HCO Outdoor Products, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Visionsoft International, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Intellectpeople Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Is International Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Singareddy Information Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Silicon Creations, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Reformed University | Educational Services | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Purafil, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Pcplus Networks, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Open Systems, Inc. | Information | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Orangepath Financial, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 351323 Coffee Cafe, LLC | Retail Trade | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Asap Solutions Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Ami U S Holdings D B a Ami, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Clinical Data Solution, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Corecard Software, Inc. | Information | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Shrizo Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cinc Systems, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Chamblee Medical Clinic, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sino International Trade Corporation | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| C&H Planners, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| SKY Properties Sawja, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Slingshot Product Lab, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Buckhead Brothers, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Broshine Investment, Inc. | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Summerlin Mana and Spirits, Inc. | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Big Saving Appliances, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ziya Business, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sejong Alabama, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Scope It Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Santoshi Hotel, LLC | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cliff Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sahajanand Healthcare, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sage Software, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| RP Logistics USA, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Clyde Industries, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Raj, Inc. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Comprehensive Business Accounting, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Contek Construction, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pioneer Apparel, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| A and F Mailing | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Yi Hwang Academy Incorporated D B | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| XC Enterprises D B a Xhale City, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Aetna Group USA, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| AK Technologies Company, Ltd. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wika Instrument LP | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wholesale Outlet, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wang Xiang Tai, LLC | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wam USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Vsys, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| American Services Group, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Amware Fulfillment, LLC | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| An Noor Enterprises, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| AR Financial Services, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Aziza Novelty, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Timpl Careers Group, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Baker Consulting Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Stern Insurance Brokerage, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Redcliffe Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Beyond Signs, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Teamtechnik Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Synaptics Incorporated | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sweet Hut Group, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| SV Ultimate Solutions, LLC | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sunright International of America | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Layer 3 Communications, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lawyer 3 Communications, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| LA and LS Logistics, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Koning Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Koh Young America, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Just Health | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Jusgo Duluth, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Edumont at Jimmy Carter, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| JKV International, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Jesani Accounting Service, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Jason Do Insurance and Financial Services, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| J and L Greer Financial, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Empire Distributors Group, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Estar Trading, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Gadgets and More D B a Ifixand, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Imaex Trading Company | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ideate Pet Care Partners LLC, PLLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| I-Technician Staffing Services, Inc. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Huashi Park IFS Center, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Huaning Trading, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Galaxy Global International, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Game Star, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| General Financial Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Gypsum Management & Supply, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Georgia Central University, Inc. | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Global Impex, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pie America Publishing, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Phoneaholics, LLC | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Peniel Solutions, LLC | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pecga, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Peach Smiles, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pace Labs, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Corporate Environmental Risk Manag | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Optimal Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dabbers, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dennis Taylor and Company, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Oakploy, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nutecusa, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Noviland Technologies, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Norsan Operating Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Norsan Meats, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| New Space Design, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nefab Packaging, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| E Merchant Supplies, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| National DCP, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nasscomm, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Munnabhai Solutions, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Movius Interactive Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mission It Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Micromeritics Instrument Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Management Impact Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Edgewood Partners Insurance Center D B a Epic Brokers | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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