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 Passaic Today publication area submitted 98 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 95.9%.
The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in the Passaic Today publication area during 2024, with 38 petitions (38.8% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 94.7%.
In 2024, the Passaic Today publication area employer with the most petitions categorized under the Wholesale Trade sector was Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas, Inc., which filed three petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Wholesale Trade sector in the Passaic Today publication area saw a 166.7% 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 | 38 | 38.8% | 94.7% | 5.3% |
| 2 | Wholesale Trade | 8 | 8.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Construction | 8 | 8.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Manufacturing | 7 | 7.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 7 | 7.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 7 | 7.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Retail Trade | 6 | 6.1% | 83.3% | 16.7% |
| 8 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 4 | 4.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Information | 4 | 4.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Educational Services | 4 | 4.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Transportation and Warehousing | 2 | 2% | 50% | 50% |
| 12 | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Technology, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 21 | 95.2% | 4.8% |
| Neoitek Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Mega Data Analytics, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Acord Solutions Group, Inc. | Information | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| St. Josephs University Medical Center | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Acord Corporation | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Milkyway Educationcenter, Inc. | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Offchain Labs, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Kering Americas, Inc. | Retail Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Dia General Construction, Inc. | Construction | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Diaco Contracting, Inc. | Construction | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Pfister Energy, Inc. | Construction | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Royal RX, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Roman Catholic Diocese of Paterson | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Paheli Indian Cuisine | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| NJ NY Metroarea Tax and Accounting | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Acceledev Chemical, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sana Global, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Schiff Food Products Company, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Sellershipping, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Technician Expert Solutions | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Thought Byte, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| TLC Products, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Valley National Bank | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Vivise, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wees Beyond Products, Corp. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wurth International Trading Americ | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Brenbri Properties, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| C Dougherty Company, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cadamo, LLC | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Castle Point Learning Systems, Corp. | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Coldx, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Datascope, Corp. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Future Pediatric Group, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Golden Source Kitchen and Bath, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Harvey Nash, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Haydon Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Insight Health Analytics, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Life Raft Group, Inc. | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Little Falls Beverages and Bar, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Main Street RX, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Med Screen Laboratories, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mental Health Center of Passaic | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Milkyway Education Center, Inc. | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| New Cibo Vita, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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