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 NE Wyoming News publication area submitted 121 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 74.4%.
While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 90 petitions, representing 74.4% of all submissions in the NE Wyoming News publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Finance and Insurance industry, which accounted for six petitions and represented 5% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Finance and Insurance industry, all were denied.
In 2024, the NE Wyoming News publication area employer with the most petitions categorized under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services sector was Shyra Technician, LLC, which filed two petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services sector in the NE Wyoming News publication area saw a 400% 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 | 90 | 74.4% | 86.7% | 13.3% |
| 2 | Finance and Insurance | 6 | 5% | 0% | 100% |
| 3 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5 | 4.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 5 | 4.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Manufacturing | 2 | 1.7% | 50% | 50% |
| 6 | Information | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atrix Networx, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 31 | 96.8% | 3.2% |
| Aptamitra USA Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 12 | 100% | 0% |
| Vacationdivvy, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 10 | 0% | 100% |
| Drivewealth, Inc. | Finance and Insurance, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10 | 0% | 100% |
| Vneed Technician Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 85.7% | 14.3% |
| Atrixsoft, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Webkorps, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Identifyms, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 0% | 100% |
| S a M Group of Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Campbell County Hospital District | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Ivanteq, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Workiy, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Vneed Technician, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 0% | 100% |
| Tirips It Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Shyra Technician, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Odulair, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Mwes, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Hoskinson Health and Wellness Clin | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Azutrics | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| N3rve Entertainment, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Navs Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rapid Technologies, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Leadsoc Technologies USA, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Symprio, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Falcon Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ultrahire Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Cutting Edge Technician Talent, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Blockchain Game Partners D B a, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Adame Services, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Aarna Software and Solutions, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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