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 Rockford Sun publication area submitted 36 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 100%.
Among local employers with petitions categorized under the Manufacturing sector during 2024, American Aluminum Extrusion Compan stood out with two petitions and an approval rate of 100%, followed by Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc. with one petition and an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Manufacturing sector in the Rockford Sun publication area saw a 50% 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 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 18 | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 22.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Educational Services | 4 | 11.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Manufacturing | 3 | 8.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 2.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Retail Trade | 1 | 2.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 2.8% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swedishamericanhospital D B a Uw H | Health Care and Social Assistance | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Rockford Health Physicians D B a M | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Cleo Communications US, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Crusaders Central Clinic Associati | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| American Aluminum Extrusion Compan | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Belvidere Community Unit School Di | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| RWS Design and Controls, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Xaba USA, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Surplus Management, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rockford University | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rockford Radiology Associates, P C | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rockford Public School District 205 | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Motivate Health, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Midwest Foundation for Orthopaedic Research and Education | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| MG Cloud Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Larson and Darby, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Edgebrook Dermatology, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Eb-Books, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Code 1 Aviation, LLC | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Austriaco Dental Associates, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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