Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS | https://www.dhswatchlist.com/
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 North Richmond Today publication area submitted 948 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 99.2%.
While the Finance and Insurance industry led the H-1B filings with 748 petitions, representing 78.9% of all submissions in the North Richmond Today publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry, which accounted for 135 petitions and represented 14.2% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry, 96.3% were approved and 3.7% were denied.
In 2024, the North Richmond Today publication area employer with the most petitions categorized under the Wholesale Trade sector was Owens & Minor Medical, Inc., which filed eight petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Wholesale Trade sector in the North Richmond Today publication area saw a 54.5% 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 | Finance and Insurance | 748 | 78.9% | 99.6% | 0.4% |
| 2 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 135 | 14.2% | 96.3% | 3.7% |
| 3 | Retail Trade | 31 | 3.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Wholesale Trade | 17 | 1.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 6 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Construction | 2 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Manufacturing | 2 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Educational Services | 1 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One Services, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 499 | 99.4% | 0.6% |
| Capital One National Association | Finance and Insurance | 250 | 100% | 0% |
| Global Sumi Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 34 | 97.1% | 2.9% |
| Carmax Enterprise Services Ces, LLC | Retail Trade | 31 | 100% | 0% |
| Lorvenk Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 17 | 94.1% | 5.9% |
| Yotta Technician Ports, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 14 | 92.9% | 7.1% |
| Owens & Minor Medical, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Logicatech, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Schnabel Management Services, Inc. | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| American Infosys, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Artifiction, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| VVM Infotech, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Mindspecs, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Fulcrum Collaborations, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Govin Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Vypra, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Tektycoon, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Aspire It Experts Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Ashlake Technician, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Nimbusaitech, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| O&M Halyard, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Owens and Minor Distribution, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Performance Food Group | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| QSI Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Vital Projects and Marketing Servi | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Zytus, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Aspire Experts Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Hyper Solutions, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Eagle Construction of VA, LLC | Construction | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Csxperts, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Digital Intelligent Systems Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Datasire, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Carbonsoft, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cassen, Corp. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Codeblue Technology, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| D-Vital, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| V4 Development, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Turnkey Enterprises, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Techrarsolutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Anton Paar USA, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| RK Trading, Corp. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Randolph-Macon College | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Qubicaamf Worldwide, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Productiv, Inc. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Performance Food Group, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Digital Video Group, Inc. | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Janus International Hospitality St. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Legacy Holdings, LLC | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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