Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership/ur-m-jaddou-director-us-citizenship-and-immigration-services
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership/ur-m-jaddou-director-us-citizenship-and-immigration-services
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 Snohomish News publication area submitted 60 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 90%.
The Manufacturing industry led the H-1B filings in the North Snohomish News publication area during 2024, with 27 petitions (45% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 92.6%. Meanwhile, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry was the second largest contributor, filing 10 petitions (16.7% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Transportation and Warehousing sector in the North Snohomish News publication area saw an 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 | Manufacturing | 27 | 45% | 92.6% | 7.4% |
| 2 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10 | 16.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 8 | 13.3% | 50% | 50% |
| 4 | Construction | 5 | 8.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Transportation and Warehousing | 2 | 3.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Utilities | 2 | 3.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Public Administration | 1 | 1.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Educational Services | 1 | 1.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 1.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 1.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Information | 1 | 1.7% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTV Employment Services, LLC | Manufacturing | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Fluke Electronics Corporation | Manufacturing | 9 | 88.9% | 11.1% |
| Luxepn, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 0% | 100% |
| Magnix USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 3 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Zap Energy, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Altasciences Preclinical Seattle, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Metricdust, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Public Utility District No. 1 of Snohomish County | Utilities | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Eviation Aircraft, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Five Star Granite, Inc. | Construction | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Fluke Manufacturing Corporation | Construction | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Lund and Price D B a Ember MA, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Moondive, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| No Meat Factory, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Saturday Incorporated | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Servicechannel Com, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Snohomish County Public Benefit AR | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Water Tectonics, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Zeroavia, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Land Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Jamco America, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Intelex Technologies US, Inc. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| HF Acquisition Company, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Funko, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Fluke Corporation | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Everett Public Schools | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Compass Health | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Community Health Center of Snohomi | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| City of Lake Stevens | Public Administration | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cibertech Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Allen Creek Healthcare, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Aeromech Incorporated | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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