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.
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 Pulaski Times publication area submitted 343 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 98.3%.
The Educational Services industry led the H-1B filings in the Pulaski Times publication area during 2024, with 119 petitions (34.7% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 99.2%. Meanwhile, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry was the second largest contributor, filing 103 petitions (30% of the total), with an approval rate of 97.1%.
Compared to 2023, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector in the Pulaski Times publication area saw a 47.1% 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 | Educational Services | 119 | 34.7% | 99.2% | 0.8% |
| 2 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 103 | 30% | 97.1% | 2.9% |
| 3 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 57 | 16.6% | 98.2% | 1.8% |
| 4 | Finance and Insurance | 29 | 8.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Public Administration | 15 | 4.4% | 93.3% | 6.7% |
| 6 | Manufacturing | 7 | 2% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Construction | 3 | 0.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Information | 1 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Retail Trade | 1 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas for Medical | Educational Services | 93 | 100% | 0% |
| Protech Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 21 | 100% | 0% |
| Valuepro, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 21 | 90.5% | 9.5% |
| Little Scholars of Arkansas | Educational Services | 14 | 92.9% | 7.1% |
| University of ARK Div of Agriculture | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Educational Services | 12 | 100% | 0% |
| Bank OZK | Finance and Insurance | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Cente | Health Care and Social Assistance | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| Simmons Bank | Finance and Insurance | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| St. Vincent Medical Group | Health Care and Social Assistance | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Arkansas Health Group | Health Care and Social Assistance | 9 | 88.9% | 11.1% |
| Usable Mutual Insurance Company | Finance and Insurance | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Garver, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Baptist Health Group | Health Care and Social Assistance | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| State of Arkansas - Administrative | Public Administration | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| First Orion, Corp. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Aariv Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Quality Global Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | Educational Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System | Public Administration | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Libertycom, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Arkansas Department of Public Safety | Public Administration | 4 | 75% | 25% |
| Quality Global Service, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Tecsource International, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Arkansas Children'S Research Institute | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| FTN Associates, Ltd. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Baptist Health Services | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Welspun Pipes, Inc. | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Arkansas Surgical Hospital, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Philander Smith College | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Winrock International Institute Fo | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Arkansas Children S Hospital | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Westrock Beverage Company, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Jack Stephens Heart Institute, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Inteliblue, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Vrpro It, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Stephens, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| UPX1725 Hospitality, LLC | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Westrock Coffee Roasting, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| University of Arkansas Little Rock | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wlrptinc Dbainnovative Spine Rehab | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| SCA Pharmaceuticals, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rheumatology Partners, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| University of Arkansas | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Advanced Pathology Solutions, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| American Truck and Rail Audits, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Arkansas Cardiology PA | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Arkansas Children'S Medical Group, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Arkansas Department of Transportat | Public Administration | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Arkansas Heart Hospital | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| BLP, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Care IV, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| CMS Wireless, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cyto Wave, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dillard Store Service, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Engagemed, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Entegrity Energy Partners, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Global Teachers Solutions, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Jacksonville Public School District | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| JLM Ventures, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| K2 Consulting Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kang Appliances, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lexicon, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Parsh Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pinpoint Testing, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Primary Care 360, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ptcoa Consulting, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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