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.
In 2024, the average approval rate for H-1B petitions across the United States stood at 98%, slightly higher than 2023's 97.3%.
The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings locally during 2024, with 503 petitions (67.5% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 94.8%. Meanwhile, the Information industry was the second largest contributor, filing 116 petitions (15.6% of the total), with an approval rate of 97.4%.
The Southwest Allegheny News publication area employers with the most petitions during 2024 included Mastech Digital Technologies, Inc., which filed 249 petitions with an approval rate of 94.4%, Ansys, Inc. with 100 petitions and an approval rate of 97%, and Fujitsu North America, Inc., which filed 69 petitions with an approval rate of 95.7%.
Compared to 2023, the Southwest Allegheny News publication area saw a 3.6% 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 | 503 | 67.5% | 94.8% | 5.2% |
| 2 | Information | 116 | 15.6% | 97.4% | 2.6% |
| 3 | Manufacturing | 39 | 5.2% | 97.4% | 2.6% |
| 4 | Finance and Insurance | 23 | 3.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 18 | 2.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Retail Trade | 15 | 2% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Educational Services | 11 | 1.5% | 81.8% | 18.2% |
| 8 | Transportation and Warehousing | 7 | 0.9% | 85.7% | 14.3% |
| 9 | Construction | 3 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 1 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry(ies) | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mastech Digital Technologies, Inc. | Retail Trade, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 249 | 94.4% | 5.6% |
| Ansys, Inc. | Information | 100 | 97% | 3% |
| Fujitsu North America, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 69 | 95.7% | 4.3% |
| Ness USA, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 37 | 100% | 0% |
| Infoyuga Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 17 | 94.1% | 5.9% |
| Cogent Infotech Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 17 | 88.2% | 11.8% |
| Servicelink Services, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 14 | 100% | 0% |
| Accion Labs US, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| E2e Visibility, Inc. | Information | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| Dicks Sporting Goods, Inc. | Retail Trade | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| Suntec Business Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| Computer Enterprises, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Aruna Info, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Mylan, Inc. | Manufacturing | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Civil and Environmental Consultants Cec, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Robert Morris University | Educational Services | 7 | 71.4% | 28.6% |
| Jefferson Regional Medical Center | Health Care and Social Assistance | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| National Rubber Corporation | Manufacturing | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Velaga Associates, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Servicelink Management Company, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Mastech Info Trellis a Mastech, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Fedex Ground Package System, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 5 | 80% | 20% |
| AK ITM Consulting Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Pennsylvania Transformer Technology, Inc. | Manufacturing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Starshr, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Aquatech International, LLC | Information, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Covestro, LLC | Manufacturing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Iminds Technology Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 75% | 25% |
| Excellerent Technology Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Mastech Digital Syss, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Impact Consulting Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Santopseal Corporation | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| West Penn Allegheny Health System | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Mastech Digital Infotech, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Mortgage Connect LP | Finance and Insurance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Jarus Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Prominent Fluid Controls, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Industrial Scientific Corporation | Manufacturing | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Professional Dental Alliance | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Mastech Digital Resourcing, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Lathia Investments, LLC | Retail Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Laxmi Narayana Corporation | Retail Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Mastech Digital Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Seegrid Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Donnelly-Boland and Associates | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Cadnetics USA, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| American Bridge Company | Construction | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Aimpoint Digital LP | Information, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Otodata Technologies USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Paragon Asset Recovery Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Penn Highlands Mon Valley | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Outcome Logix, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| A and a Consultants, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Peters Township School District | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pittsburgh Kidney Care, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Polyonics Rubber Enterprises, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Revvity Omics, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Robocars, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| South Hills Dental Arts-Mcmurray, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| St. Engineering Aethon, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Starline Holdings, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Stella-Jones Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Symphony Enterprises, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Thermo-Calc Software, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| University of Pittsburgh | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Vatech, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wilke Cpas and Advisors, PC | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Advantagecare Rehabilitation, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Allegheny Clinic | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| American Wind Transport Group, LLC | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Blackrock Resources, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Caliber Infosolutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Centimark Corporation | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| CNX Gas Company, LLC | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Community Family Advocates, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| David E Wooster and Associates, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Debs Infonet, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Development Dimensions International, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Elation Creative | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Engine, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Equitrans Midstream Corporation | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Excel Dental, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Gateway Engineers, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Global Links | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Goff Backa Alfera and Company, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Incture, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Innovative Systems, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Key Environmental, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Krish Info Technician, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Magna5 MS, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Managing Internal Activities D, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mastech Digital Alliances a MA, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mastech Digital Consulting a M, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mylan Technologies, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| New Choice Home Deco, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nicholson Construction Company | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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