Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership
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 Information industry led the H-1B filings locally during 2024, with 44 petitions (32.6% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 100%. Meanwhile, the Health Care and Social Assistance industry was the second largest contributor, filing 37 petitions (27.4% of the total), with an approval rate of 94.6%.
Among local employers with petitions during 2024, Zoominfo Technologies, LLC stood out with 44 petitions and an approval rate of 100%, followed by Peacehealth with 35 petitions and an approval rate of 97.1%.
Compared to 2023, the Vancouver Reporter publication area saw an 8.2% 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.
| Rank | Industry | Total Petitions | % of All Submissions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Information | 44 | 32.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 37 | 27.4% | 94.6% | 5.4% |
| 3 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 29 | 21.5% | 96.6% | 3.4% |
| 4 | Finance and Insurance | 14 | 10.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Manufacturing | 6 | 4.4% | 83.3% | 16.7% |
| 6 | Construction | 1 | 0.7% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry(ies) | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zoominfo Technologies, LLC | Information | 44 | 100% | 0% |
| Peacehealth | Health Care and Social Assistance | 35 | 97.1% | 2.9% |
| Medical Management International, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 14 | 100% | 0% |
| Fisher Asset Management, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 14 | 100% | 0% |
| A Caring Doctor Minnesota P a | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| A Caring Doctor Texas, PC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Consolidated Metco, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Absci Corporation | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Rhondos, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Access Architecture, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| WRK Engineers | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| West Global, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Walts Wholesale Meats D B a, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Stargait Physical Therapy, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Roq US, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Robertson Olson Construction, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Realwear, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| A Caring Doctor North Carolina, P C | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bootstrap Bio, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Levers Labs, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lein Stanek Wilson P S, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lab0, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Educational Opportunities for Children and Families | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Core Health and Fitness, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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