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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.
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 Monroe NY News publication area submitted 519 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 97.5%.
The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in the Monroe NY News publication area during 2024, with 174 petitions (33.5% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 97.7%. Meanwhile, the Educational Services industry was the second largest contributor, filing 156 petitions (30.1% of the total), with an approval rate of 96.2%.
Among local employers with petitions categorized under the Manufacturing sector during 2024, Coopervision, Inc. stood out with eight petitions and an approval rate of 100%, followed by Kodak Alaris, Inc. with six petitions and an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Manufacturing sector in the Monroe NY News publication area saw a 1.9% 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 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 174 | 33.5% | 97.7% | 2.3% |
| 2 | Educational Services | 156 | 30.1% | 96.2% | 3.8% |
| 3 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 97 | 18.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Manufacturing | 53 | 10.2% | 98.1% | 1.9% |
| 5 | Information | 9 | 1.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Construction | 6 | 1.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Finance and Insurance | 5 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 3 | 0.6% | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| 9 | Accommodation and Food Services | 2 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Retail Trade | 2 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Utilities | 1 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Rochester | Educational Services | 108 | 95.4% | 4.6% |
| Rochester General Hospital | Health Care and Social Assistance | 62 | 100% | 0% |
| Avani Technology Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 38 | 97.4% | 2.6% |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Educational Services | 38 | 100% | 0% |
| Indotronix International Corporati | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 30 | 93.3% | 6.7% |
| Paychex North America, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 28 | 100% | 0% |
| The Unity Hospital of Rochester | Health Care and Social Assistance | 28 | 100% | 0% |
| Mindex Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| Labella Associates D, P C | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Coopervision, Inc. | Manufacturing | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Blue Heron Consulting Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Pomala Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Kodak Alaris, Inc. | Manufacturing | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Foundry Digital, LLC | Information | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Indotronix International Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Hyzon Motors, Inc. | Manufacturing | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Popli Architecture Engineering and | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Constellation Brands, Inc. | Manufacturing | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Calvary Design Team D B a Calv, Inc. | Manufacturing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Alstom Signaling, Inc. | Manufacturing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| New York Technology Partners, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Rochester Academy of Science Chart | Educational Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Anesthesia Associates of Rochester | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Nazareth University | Educational Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Enterprise Solutions Consulting LL | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| United Memorial Medical Center | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Manning and Napier Advisors, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| LSI Solutions, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Liberty Pumps, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. | Retail Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Mata Management, Inc. | Accommodation and Food Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Meazi Staffing Agency, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2 | 0% | 100% |
| The Gleason Works | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| SWBR Architecture Engineering and | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Reddaiah, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Rochester Academy Charter School | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Sutherland Global Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| State University of New York at Bu | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Carestream Health, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Frank Lill and Son, Inc. | Construction | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| FLX Ai, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Augeo BN, LLC | Information | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Qualitrol Company, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Circle Optics, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Refugees Helping Refugees, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Reliant Staffing Systems, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Roberts Wesleyan University | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Caravan 12th Corporation | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rochester Emergency Veterinary Service | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation | Utilities | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Calvary Design Team, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Brunocomp, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rolen Jinxin Technologies North America, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bioworks, Inc. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Atalys Rochester, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| TCT General Contractors, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Telesoft, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Clifton Springs Sanitarium Company | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Art-Craft Optical Company, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| APD Engineering and Architecture P | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Three One Company, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Toptica Photonics, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| True North Rochester Preparatory | Educational Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Ametek, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Unity Hospital of Rochester | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Aih, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Across China USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ik Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| IBC Engineering, P C | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ionomr Innovations, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Isecure, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ivedix, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| JK Acquisition D B a J K Findi, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Jorsek, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Joseph C Lu Engineering, PC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| High Falls Operating Company, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Greenebaum Saiger Kasdin, PC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Graphenix Development, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Logical Control Solutions, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Making Patients Heard Research Foundation, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Fisher Associates, P. E., L. S., L. A., D., P.C. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| First Baptist Church of Penfield | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ethany, Corp. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mosaic Health, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nannette Nocon | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Navitar, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| ECC Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Eagleview Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| O Asset Management, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dipasquale Construction Corporation | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pharos Systems International, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| CLF Ontario, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Clerio Vision, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Precision Optical Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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