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Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS | https://www.dhswatchlist.com/
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 West DSM News publication area submitted 503 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 97.8%.
While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 392 petitions, representing 77.9% of all submissions in the West DSM News publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Finance and Insurance industry, which accounted for 41 petitions and represented 8.2% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Finance and Insurance industry, all were approved.
Among local employers with petitions categorized under the Health Care and Social Assistance sector during 2024, Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Fou stood out with 21 petitions and an approval rate of 100%, followed by Genesis Health System with five petitions and an approval rate of 80%.
Compared to 2023, the Health Care and Social Assistance sector in the West DSM News publication area saw a 2.9% decrease 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 | 392 | 77.9% | 97.7% | 2.3% |
| 2 | Finance and Insurance | 41 | 8.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 33 | 6.6% | 97% | 3% |
| 4 | Educational Services | 17 | 3.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Manufacturing | 7 | 1.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 3 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Retail Trade | 2 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Utilities | 1 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 72 | 100% | 0% |
| Kanap Systems, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 54 | 98.1% | 1.9% |
| Inteliroute Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 51 | 100% | 0% |
| E-Giants Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 49 | 98% | 2% |
| Athene Annuity and Life Company | Finance and Insurance | 24 | 100% | 0% |
| E Giants Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 22 | 81.8% | 18.2% |
| Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Fou | Health Care and Social Assistance | 21 | 100% | 0% |
| Sanav Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 20 | 100% | 0% |
| Launch It, Corp. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 19 | 94.7% | 5.3% |
| American Technology Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 17 | 100% | 0% |
| Quality Consulting, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 17 | 94.1% | 5.9% |
| Siri Consultancy Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 16 | 100% | 0% |
| Des Moines Independent Community S | Educational Services | 12 | 100% | 0% |
| Siri Consultancy Service, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 88.9% | 11.1% |
| Berkley Technology Services, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Epathusa, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Community CPA and Associates, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Genesis Health System | Health Care and Social Assistance | 5 | 80% | 20% |
| American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company | Finance and Insurance | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Mindzone It Solutions | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Nybble Teksolutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Softversal, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Advanced Technologies Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Drake University | Educational Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Businessolver Com, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Omnivista Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Westgate Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Lutheran Services in Iowa, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Cardiovascular Medicine, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Itvian, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Central Iowa Hospital Corporation | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Siegwerk USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| FBL Financial Group, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Eurofins Microbiology Laboratories, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Shanghai Wholesale, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Wittern Group, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sacmi USA, Ltd. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| TMG Insurance Services D B a T, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tekvedha Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Preferered Marketing, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| St. Ambrose University | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sree Infoteck, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wright Service, Corp. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Penrose Technician Company | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Allen Memorial Hospital Corporation | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Big Temple Solutions | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Causey and Ye Law, PLLC | 1 | 0% | 100% | |
| Center for National Independence I | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Consumer Safety Technology, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cultureall, Inc. | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dennis M Winter PC, D.D.S. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Edmundson ART Foundation D B a, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Energy Controls Technologies, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Fleming Technical Resources, LLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hy-Vee, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Iowa Public Employees Retirement S | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Iowa-Missouri Conference of Sevent | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ita Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Its, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kuder, Inc. | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Midamerican Energy Company | Utilities | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mindzone It Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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