Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services | https://medium.com/the-u-s-digital-service/meet-the-dhs-digital-service-champions-may-2018-caee7dade2b
Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services | https://medium.com/the-u-s-digital-service/meet-the-dhs-digital-service-champions-may-2018-caee7dade2b
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 locally during 2024, with 738 petitions (62.9% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 97.8%. Meanwhile, the Retail Trade industry was the second largest contributor, filing 129 petitions (11% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.
The South Hennepin News publication area employers with the most petitions during 2024 included Optum Services, Inc., which filed 424 petitions with an approval rate of 98.8%, Best Buy Company, Inc. with 132 petitions and an approval rate of 100%, and Arcus Technologies, which filed 48 petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the South Hennepin News publication area saw a 17.2% 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.
H-1B Petitions by Industry in the South Hennepin News Publication Area, 2024
| Rank | Industry | Total Petitions | % of All Submissions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 738 | 62.9% | 97.8% | 2.2% |
| 2 | Retail Trade | 129 | 11% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Manufacturing | 87 | 7.4% | 98.9% | 1.1% |
| 4 | Finance and Insurance | 50 | 4.3% | 98% | 2% |
| 5 | Information | 49 | 4.2% | 95.9% | 4.1% |
| 6 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 38 | 3.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Educational Services | 17 | 1.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 14 | 1.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Wholesale Trade | 11 | 0.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Construction | 4 | 0.3% | 75% | 25% |
| 10 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 4 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 4 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 4 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Utilities | 4 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | Transportation and Warehousing | 2 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
Employer H-1B Petitions in the South Hennepin News Publication Area During 2024
| Company Name | Industry(ies) | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optum Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 424 | 98.8% | 1.2% |
| Best Buy Company, Inc. | Retail Trade | 132 | 100% | 0% |
| Arcus Technologies | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 48 | 100% | 0% |
| NCS Pearson, Inc. | Information | 35 | 97.1% | 2.9% |
| Group Health Plan, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 28 | 100% | 0% |
| General Mills, Inc. | Manufacturing | 24 | 100% | 0% |
| Cargill Incorporated | Manufacturing, Finance and Insurance | 24 | 100% | 0% |
| United Healthcare Services, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 19 | 94.7% | 5.3% |
| Concord USA, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 18 | 100% | 0% |
| Logic Information Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 18 | 100% | 0% |
| Maritz Consulting Group | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 15 | 100% | 0% |
| Oremda Infotech, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 14 | 92.9% | 7.1% |
| U S Electronics, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 14 | 92.9% | 7.1% |
| Rogers Freels Associates, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| Smart Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| WSB, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Horizontal Integration, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Javen Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Starkey Laboratories, Inc. | Manufacturing | 8 | 87.5% | 12.5% |
| Sankrish Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 85.7% | 14.3% |
| EVS, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 85.7% | 14.3% |
| Tennant Company | Wholesale Trade | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Tekhops, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Synergy Software Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Allianz Technology of America, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Stratagem Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Matrixcare, Inc. | Information | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Artius Solutions, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| CWT US, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Alpine Techq, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 80% | 20% |
| The Toro Company | Manufacturing, Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Danfoss Power Solutions II, LLC | Manufacturing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Taj Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Systek, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Independent School District 270 Hopkins | Educational Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Life Time, Inc. | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Wunderlich Malec Engineering, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| National Grid Renewables Development, LLC | Utilities | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Optum Care, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Open Access Technician INT, Inc. | Information | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Sick Product and Competence Center | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Omtech, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Independent School District 272 D | Educational Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Fortra, LLC | Information | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Explicit Systems USA, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| Nanoark Technology, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Westwood Professional Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Minnetonka Public Schools | Educational Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Blue Water Financial Technologies | Information, Finance and Insurance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Vanco Payment Solutions, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Medica Services Company, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Bracco AMT, Inc. | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| C H Robinson Shared Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Third Wave Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Convergeone, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Project Porsche Holding Corporation | Educational Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Radian Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Illumifin Corporation | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Koerber Supply Chain US, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Minneapolis VA Health Care System | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Integrated Decisions and Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Icario, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Integrhythm, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Monteris Medical Corporation | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Ko Management, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Net Lift Insights, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Northmarq Capital, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Ab Carval Investors L P | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Yco US, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Wyde Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| WSB Associates, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Wilkus Architects P a | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Avionte, LLC | Information | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Usfaaf, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Cardinal Glass Industries, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Ceridian HCM, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Curi Holdings, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Dayforce US, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Digital River, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Donaldson Company, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Schoeneckers, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Euclid Power, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Robert Half, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Vanguard Contractors, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Optuminsight, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Virtual Matrix, Corp. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Optum Services Puerto Rico, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wellmed Medical Group P a | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Whitebox Advisors, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sun Country, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| WHP Workflow Solutions, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Stallion Insurance Group, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Winnebago Industries, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Spring Forest Qigong Company, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Silver Fox, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sharper Management, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Yukon Partners Management, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Academy of Holy Angels | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Redifcard Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rainbow Companies | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tekemploi | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tea2 Architects, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Quality Systems Integrators, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Quality Bicycle Products GBC | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| QSS Technosoft, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Regis Corporation | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ricbt, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Prudent Accountants, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Polyclinic, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tanson, Corp. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Professional Consulting, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Production Automation Corporation | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| United States Air Compressor Incorporated | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Phillips Temro Industries, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| US Financial Advisory and Audit Firm | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bright Health Management, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Caringbridge | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Celebration Bidco, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Christ Presbyterian Church of Edin | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cibo Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Crown College | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| DCM Services, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Digi International, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dristeem | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Eagle Creek Software Services | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Element TV Company LP | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Encompass Education Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Erickson Engineering Company, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Excelsior Energy Capital LP | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Fasa Corporation | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Filmtec Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Accredited Investors, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Adolfson and Peterson, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| American Dairy Queen, Corp. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Amesbury Industries, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Anderson Dahlen, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Angioinsight, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Arcserve, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Arctic Wolf Networks, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Barr Engineering Company | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Basswood, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Benefit Resource, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Berghuis and Hunt, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| BLST Operating Company, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Boulay PLLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| BPK Technician, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Braun Intertec Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| KB Law, PLLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kensoft, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kismet Consulting, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Konnecting Tree, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lake Region Manufacturing D B, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| MG Waldbaum Company | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Margaret a Cargill Philanthropic Services, LLC | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Matica, Corp. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Microbeam Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Milk Specialties Company | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Minnesota State University Mankato | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Morgan Advanced Programmable Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Municipal Parking Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Next Chapter Technology | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Northteq, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Nuwellis, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Flex Able Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Garda Capital Partners LP | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| General Label, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Global Intellectuals, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| GN Hearing Care Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Goshe Energy Storage, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Healthcare Partners Medical Group, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Home and Local Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hunt Electric Corporation | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Illinois Tool Works, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Imedia Brands, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Independent School District No 283 | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| International Feed Corporation | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| IV Media, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kaas Wilson Architects, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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