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 North Lancaster News publication area submitted 91 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 97.8%.
While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 56 petitions, representing 61.5% of all submissions in the North Lancaster News publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Manufacturing industry, which accounted for 13 petitions and represented 14.3% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Manufacturing industry, all were approved.
Among local employers with petitions categorized under the Manufacturing sector during 2024, Corixa Corporation D B a Glaxosmit stood out with seven petitions and an approval rate of 100%, followed by Advanced Cooling Technologies with three petitions and an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Manufacturing sector in the North Lancaster News publication area saw a 38.1% 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 | 56 | 61.5% | 96.4% | 3.6% |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 13 | 14.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Utilities | 8 | 8.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Finance and Insurance | 6 | 6.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 3 | 3.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Educational Services | 2 | 2.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories PR | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 31 | 96.8% | 3.2% |
| Ugi Utilities, Inc. | Utilities | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Corixa Corporation D B a Glaxosmit | Manufacturing | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Donegal Mutual Insurance Company | Finance and Insurance | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Onedata Software Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Hope International | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories in | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Advanced Cooling Technologies | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Genevate Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Clair Global Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Trout Ebersole and Groff D B a, LLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Testamerica Laboratories, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Supports Coordination Group, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Solutions Delivery, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Smilebuilderz, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rosenberger North America Akron LL | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Elizabethtown College | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Graham Packaging Company LP | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Goodville Mutual Casualty Company | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Fulton Bank, NA | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Franklin and Marshall College | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Everlast Roofing, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Eurofins Central Laboratory, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Eurofins Eag Agroscience, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Eurofins Food Chemistry Testing Des Moines, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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