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 NW Riverside News publication area submitted 230 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 94.3%.
The Information industry led the H-1B filings in the NW Riverside News publication area during 2024, with 102 petitions (44.3% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 99%. Meanwhile, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry was the second largest contributor, filing 42 petitions (18.3% of the total), with an approval rate of 83.3%.
Among local employers with petitions categorized under the Wholesale Trade sector during 2024, Olivet International, Inc. stood out with six petitions and an approval rate of 100%, followed by Monster Energy Company with two petitions and an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Wholesale Trade sector in the NW Riverside News publication area saw a 25% 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 | Information | 102 | 44.3% | 99% | 1% |
| 2 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 42 | 18.3% | 83.3% | 16.7% |
| 3 | Wholesale Trade | 15 | 6.5% | 93.3% | 6.7% |
| 3 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 15 | 6.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Manufacturing | 14 | 6.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Transportation and Warehousing | 11 | 4.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Educational Services | 9 | 3.9% | 88.9% | 11.1% |
| 8 | Retail Trade | 8 | 3.5% | 87.5% | 12.5% |
| 9 | Construction | 6 | 2.6% | 83.3% | 16.7% |
| 10 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 2 | 0.9% | 50% | 50% |
| 11 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Utilities | 1 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Systems Research Insurance | Information | 87 | 98.9% | 1.1% |
| Environmental Systems Research Institute Esri, Inc. | Information | 16 | 100% | 0% |
| Focalone Soft, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 15 | 60% | 40% |
| JD Logistics United States Company | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 15 | 100% | 0% |
| Olivet International, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Elogistek, LLC | Transportation and Warehousing | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Jurupa Unified School District | Educational Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Rawrr, Inc. | Retail Trade | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Inland Psychiatric Medical Group I | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Northpoint Church | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Sun Shippers Distribution, LLC | Construction | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Nice Choice, Inc. | Retail Trade, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Trademark Plastics, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Cimc Reefer Trailer, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| R&N Gupta PC, M.D. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| California Baptist University | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Monster Energy Company | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Falcon Engineering Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Hal Hays Construction, Inc. | Construction | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| On-Line Radiology Medical Group in | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nicolas Logistics, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Navmoon S Mann M D a Professional Corporation, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Monster Energy US, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mikou, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Merrick Engineering, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Menifee Global Multi-Specialty GRO | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Luxfer, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ensign Palm I, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Zen Acupuncture, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Zane Hospitality, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| YAHEE | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Woodcrest Animal Clinic Hospital, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Winsome House, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wecare Health, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Water Makeup, Inc. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Uk International Soccer Camps, Inc. | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Toolots, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tilden-Coil Constructors, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Converse Professional Group | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Solarmax Technology, Inc. | Utilities | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rolenn Manufacturing, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Redlands Community Hospital | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Quickfiling, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Prosap Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pet Cure, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Education Tomorrow, Inc. | Educational Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Eadie and Payne, LLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Desert Regional Medical Center | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Deepbits Technology, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Day to Day International | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Corona-Norco Unified School Distri | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Corona Clipper, Inc. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cincolink, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| CCS, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| California University of Science a | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bourns, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bloomsung, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| American Rainbow Home Fashions, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ally'S Transportation, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Afya Global, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ablegrid, Corp. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Lumi Rugs, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Linkswell Automotive, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lettopia, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Led One Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lecangs, LLC | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| KPC Global Management, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kitestring, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Juli, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| JH Research USA, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Javier R. Rios, a Professional Corporation, M.D. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Inland Psychiatric Medical Group, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| HP Communications, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Green World Windows & Doors, Corp. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Green Planet, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Golden Tiger Transportation, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Flag Stars, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Expert Consulting It Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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