Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership
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 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 during 2024, University of Rochester stood out with 108 petitions and an approval rate of 95.4%, followed by Rochester General Hospital with 62 petitions and an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Monroe NY News publication area saw a 6.7% 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 | 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(ies) | 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% |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Educational Services | 38 | 100% | 0% |
| Avani Technology Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 38 | 97.4% | 2.6% |
| Indotronix International Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 35 | 94.3% | 5.7% |
| 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% |
| Foundry Digital, LLC | Information | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Kodak Alaris, Inc. | Manufacturing | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Hyzon Motors, Inc. | Manufacturing | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Constellation Brands, Inc. | Manufacturing | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Popli Architecture Engineering and | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Calvary Design Team, Inc. | Manufacturing | 5 | 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% |
| United Memorial Medical Center | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Anesthesia Associates of Rochester | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Enterprise Solutions Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Nazareth University | Educational Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. | Retail Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Liberty Pumps, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| LSI Solutions, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Manning and Napier Advisors, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| The Gleason Works | Manufacturing | 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% |
| SWBR Architecture Engineering and | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Sutherland Global Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| State University of New York at Buffalo | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Rochester Academy Charter School | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Reddaiah, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical 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% |
| Ik Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Clerio Vision, Inc. | Manufacturing | 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% |
| Circle Optics, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rochester Emergency Veterinary Service | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation | Utilities | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Caravan 12th Corporation | Transportation and Warehousing | 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% |
| 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, 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% |
| IBC Engineering, P C | 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% |
| Logical Control Solutions, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Graphenix Development, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Making Patients Heard Research Foundation, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Fisher Associates Pe LS LA DPC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| First Baptist Church of Penfield | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 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% |
| Ethany, Corp. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| ECC Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| O Asset Management, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Eagleview Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pharos Systems International, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dipasquale Construction Corporation | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| CLF Ontario, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Precision Optical Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Qualitrol Company, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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