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.
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 165 petitions (55% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 98.8%. Meanwhile, the Manufacturing industry was the second largest contributor, filing 37 petitions (12.3% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.
Among local employers with petitions during 2024, Teksystems Global Services, LLC stood out with 53 petitions and an approval rate of 100%, followed by Teksystems, Inc. with 42 petitions and an approval rate of 97.6%.
Compared to 2023, the Anne Arundel Today publication area saw an 8.5% 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 | 165 | 55% | 98.8% | 1.2% |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 37 | 12.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 30 | 10% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Educational Services | 24 | 8% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Information | 10 | 3.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Wholesale Trade | 10 | 3.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Finance and Insurance | 8 | 2.7% | 87.5% | 12.5% |
| 8 | Construction | 4 | 1.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 3 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Transportation and Warehousing | 2 | 0.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Retail Trade | 1 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Public Administration | 1 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry(ies) | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teksystems Global Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 53 | 100% | 0% |
| Teksystems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 42 | 97.6% | 2.4% |
| Actalent Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 21 | 95.2% | 4.8% |
| Anne Arundel County Public Schools | Educational Services | 21 | 100% | 0% |
| Ciena Corporation | Manufacturing | 19 | 100% | 0% |
| Allegis Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 17 | 100% | 0% |
| University of Maryland Medical System | Health Care and Social Assistance | 16 | 100% | 0% |
| Eastland Food Corporation | Wholesale Trade | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| University of Maryland Medical Center | Health Care and Social Assistance | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| Telecommunication Systems, Inc. | Information | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Arinc Incorporated | Manufacturing | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc. | Manufacturing | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Actalent, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Vedasoft, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Wallace Montgomery and Associates, LLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Davis Vision, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Corporate Brokers, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Networking Technology, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Rodrigo Ribeiro Brandao, LLC | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Allegis Global Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| HBS Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Hannon Armstrong Capital, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| BTE Technologies, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Adfinitas Health, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Dynamed Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Pyno Capital, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Realterm US, Inc. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rockhead Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Vtech, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| SCK Contractors, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Strategic Tax Planning, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Superior Vision Benefit Management, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Bradleigh Applications, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Atinus Works, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Advanced Entertainment Technologies, Inc. | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| TRT LLC, M.D. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Usis Consults, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| African Civic Leadership Program L | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| University of Maryland | Public Administration | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| University of Maryland Baltimore W | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Aledade, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ciena Communications, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Classic Granite and Marble, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Compulse Enterprises, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Christopher Gordon Wealth Manageme | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Charter Schools Development Corporation | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| FJP Logistics, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| FTI, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Gerstel, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associat | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Impact Analytics, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Iron Fabrication Services, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ironmark, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Keller North America, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lake Shore Drugs, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Marketsource, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mclean Contracting Company | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mentorus Global, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Misfits Market, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Move America, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| National Investment Center for Sen | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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