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 Bloomington Leader publication area submitted 129 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 99.2%.
While the Educational Services industry led the H-1B filings with 90 petitions, representing 69.8% of all submissions in the Bloomington Leader publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Health Care and Social Assistance industry, which accounted for 14 petitions and represented 10.9% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Health Care and Social Assistance industry, all were approved.
Compared to 2023, the Manufacturing sector in the Bloomington Leader publication area saw an unchanged 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 | 90 | 69.8% | 98.9% | 1.1% |
| 2 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 14 | 10.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10 | 7.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Manufacturing | 4 | 3.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Retail Trade | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Information | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University | Educational Services | 94 | 98.9% | 1.1% |
| See Page Eight | Health Care and Social Assistance | 12 | 100% | 0% |
| Aptitude Solution, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Indiana University Health Southern Indiana Physicians, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| The Bloomington Project School, Inc. | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Stampfli Associates Cpas, P C | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Metal Technologies, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| KP Pharmaceutical Technology, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Geoconvergence, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Gant Travel, Ltd. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Formassembly, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Flyover Zone, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dimension Mill, Inc. | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cac Auto Group Bloomington, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Brainlabs USA, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bioconvergence D B a Singota S, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Battery Innovation Center Institut | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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