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 North Vegas Times publication area submitted 108 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 95.4%.
The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in the North Vegas Times publication area during 2024, with 27 petitions (25% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 85.2%. Meanwhile, the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry was the second largest contributor, filing 16 petitions (14.8% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Health Care and Social Assistance sector in the North Vegas Times publication area saw a 57.1% 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 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 27 | 25% | 85.2% | 14.8% |
| 2 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 16 | 14.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Educational Services | 12 | 11.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 11 | 10.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Transportation and Warehousing | 8 | 7.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Manufacturing | 6 | 5.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Information | 6 | 5.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Retail Trade | 5 | 4.6% | 80% | 20% |
| 9 | Finance and Insurance | 4 | 3.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Utilities | 3 | 2.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 1.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 2 | 1.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | Public Administration | 1 | 0.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | Construction | 1 | 0.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1 | 0.9% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Group, Inc. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 14 | 100% | 0% |
| Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas | Educational Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Allegiant Air, LLC | Transportation and Warehousing | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Enlightened Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 42.9% | 57.1% |
| Pe Services | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Eduloka Limited | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Zappos Com, LLC | Retail Trade | 4 | 75% | 25% |
| Playstudios US, LLC | Information | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Sierra Pacific Power Company | Utilities | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Magma Holding, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Qureshi AL Owir, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Sable Systems International, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Simple Max Technician, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Sparrow Financial, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Touro University Nevada | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| VA Southern NV Healthcare System | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Vay Technology, Inc. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Absolute Dental and Orthodontics P | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Bex Sunglasses, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Founders Classical Academy of Las | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Providence Dental Dhillon, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Enzymatic, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Remark Holdings, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Roseman University of Health Scien | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Emerson Law Group | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Designcell, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Cyril Ovuworie PC D B a American Dialysis Centers Las Vegas, M.D. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| City of Las Vegas | Public Administration | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Business Office Suite Services, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Travelconfirm, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Upskill, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Urban Robotics, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Alphamint Technician, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Wisecode, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| FV Nevada, LLC | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Greensense Billing, Inc. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Guardian CPA Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Implausible Enterprises, LLC | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kinectify, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| L Velazquezpllc | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Law Offices of Raissa D Rivas | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Fore Property Company | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mega Exhibit, Inc. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mettcover Global | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| O Neill Clark Narvarte and Vicks, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Oem Used Auto Parts, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Oneill Clark Narvarte and Vicks, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Openxcell, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Facetec, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Eztaxreturn.com, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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