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This represents an approval rate of 83.3%, which is lower than the average in New Jersey across all industries.
That year, the statewide average approval rate for H-1B petitions stood at 97.9%, slightly higher than 2023's 97.1%. Across the publication area, employers across all industries submitted 98 petitions during the same period, with an approval rate of 95.9%.
For comparison, the U.S. reported an average approval rate of 98% in 2024.
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 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in Passaic Today publication area during 2024, with 38 petitions (38.8% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 94.7%.
The employers in the Retail Trade sector in Passaic Today publication area included Kering Americas, Inc. with two petitions, Little Falls Beverages and Bar, Inc., and Main Street RX, LLC with one petition each during 2024.
Kering Americas, Inc. and Little Falls Beverages and Bar, Inc. with two other employers led the industry in the publication area with the highest approval rate of 100% each.
Compared to 2023, the Retail Trade sector saw a 14.3% decrease in the number of H-1B petitions across Passaic Today publication area 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% |
| Milkyway Educationcenter, Inc. | Educational Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Kering Americas, Inc. | Retail Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Pfister Energy, Inc. | Construction | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Diaco Contracting, Inc. | Construction | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Dia General Construction, Inc. | Construction | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Offchain Labs, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Acord Corporation | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Paheli Indian Cuisine | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Roman Catholic Diocese of Paterson | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Royal RX, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| NJ NY Metro Area Tax and Accounting | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 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% |
| Acceledev Chemical, LLC | 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% |
| New Cibo Vita, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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