Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS | https://www.dhswatchlist.com/
Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS | https://www.dhswatchlist.com/
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.
In 2024, the average approval rate for H-1B petitions across the United States stood at 98%, slightly higher than 2023's 97.3%.
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%.
The South Gwinnett News publication area employers with the most petitions during 2024 included Innova Solutions, Inc., which filed 218 petitions with an approval rate of 96.8%, Valuelabs, Inc. with 31 petitions and an approval rate of 100%, and Agco Corporation, which filed 21 petitions with an approval rate of 95.2%.
Compared to 2023, the South Gwinnett News publication area saw a 12.5% 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.
H-1B Petitions by Industry in the South Gwinnett News Publication Area, 2024
| 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% |
Employer H-1B Petitions in the South Gwinnett News Publication Area During 2024
| Company Name | Industry(ies) | 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% |
| Teknoz Software Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Cmes, Inc. | Construction, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Vcit Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Vecima Technology, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Cac Auto Group Atlanta, LLC | Retail Trade | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Revoint, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 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% |
| Hearst Business Media Corporation | Information | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Ami US Holdings, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 80% | 20% |
| Global Nursing Recruiters, Inc. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5 | 80% | 20% |
| Pro It USA, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 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% |
| Victory Business Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Sunplus Data Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Georgia Gwinnett College | Educational Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| JR Software Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| A1 Wholesale Supply, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| GLLV CPA, LLC | 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% |
| Lek Partners, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 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% |
| Sis, 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% |
| Deutz Corporation | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Willmer Engineering, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Arya Global, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Sai Krupa International, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Volt Management, Corp. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 3 | 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% |
| Lawyer 3 Communications, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Reformed University | Educational Services | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Intellectpeople Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Orangepath Financial, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Pcplus Networks, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| HCO Outdoor Products, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Is International Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Open Systems, Inc. | Information | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Purafil, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 351323 Coffee Cafe, LLC | Retail Trade | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| YVS Partners, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Visionsoft International, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Asap Solutions Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Wilson Construction Management, LLC | Construction | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Clinical Data Solution, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Corecard Software, Inc. | Information | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Wam USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wang Xiang Tai, LLC | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wholesale Outlet, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wika Instrument LP | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Raj, Inc. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pioneer Apparel, 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% |
| XC Enterprises, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Pecga, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Peach Smiles, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Yi Hwang Academy Incorporated D B | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pace Labs, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Optimal Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ziya Business, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Summerlin Mana and Spirits, Inc. | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Slingshot Product Lab, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sunright International of America | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| SKY Properties Sawja, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| SV Ultimate Solutions, LLC | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sweet Hut Group, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Synaptics Incorporated | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Teamtechnik Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sino International Trade Corporation | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Redcliffe Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Stern Insurance Brokerage, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Shrizo Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Timpl Careers Group, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 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% |
| Vsys, 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% |
| Oakploy, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Game Star, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Galaxy Global International, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Gadgets and More, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Estar Trading, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Empire Distributors Group, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Edumont at Jimmy Carter, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Edgewood Partners Insurance Center | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| E Merchant Supplies, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dennis Taylor and Company, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dabbers, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Corporate Environmental Risk Manag | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Contek Construction, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Comprehensive Business Accounting, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Clyde Industries, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cliff Services, Inc. | 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% |
| C and H Planners, 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% |
| Big Saving Appliances, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Beyond Signs, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Baker Consulting Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Aziza Novelty, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| AR Financial Services, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| An Noor Enterprises, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Amware Fulfillment, LLC | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| American Services Group, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| AK Technologies Company, Ltd. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Aetna Group USA, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| A and F Mailing | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Gypsum Management and Supply, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Global Impex, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Georgia Central University, Inc. | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| General Financial Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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Edumont at Jimmy Carter LLC• Sweet Hut Group Inc• Hco Outdoor Products LLC• Dabbers Llc• Nutec USA Inc.• City of Berkeley Lake• Huang Law Offices LLC• Ziya Business Inc• Sunplus Data Group Inc.• City of Cumming• Reformed University• Aetna Group USA Inc.• Amware Fulfillment LLC• Intellectpeople Technologies LLC• Estar Trading Inc.• City of Dacula• Jason Do Insurance and Financial Services Inc.• Dennis Taylor and Company Inc.• Phoneaholics LLC• Global Impex Inc.• Pecga LLC• City of Snellville• Sis LLC• Huashi Park Ifs Center Inc.• Willmer Engineering Inc.• Ohmshiv Construction LLC• City of Atlanta• Softpath System LLC• XC Enterprises LLC• City of Doraville• Santoshi Hotel LLC• Singareddy Information Technologies Inc.• VC It Solutions Inc.• American Services Group LLC• Cmes Inc.• AR Financial Services Inc.• City of Lawrenceville• New Space Design Inc.• Tucker• City of Stone Mountain• Sino International Trade Corporation• Peach Smiles LLC• Optimal Technologies Inc.• National DCP LLC• Pcplus Networks Inc.• Jusgo Duluth LLC• Ed Tech Soft Inc.• City of Duluth• Agco Corporation• A1 Wholesale Supply LLC• Baker Consulting Group Inc.• Broshine Investment Inc.• National Vision Inc.• Norsan Operating Group LLC• City of Alpharetta• Is International Services LLC• Drim Commerce LLC• City of Loganville• Beyond Signs Inc.• Contek Construction Inc.• Yvs Partners LLC• Lek Partners LLC• General Financial Group Inc.• City of Norcross• Scope It Consulting LLC• Layer 3 Communications LLC• City of Lilburn• Open Systems Inc.• I-Tech Staffing Services Inc.• Deutz Corporation
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