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%.
Compared to 2023, the Wholesale Trade sector in the Topeka Sun publication area saw an 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 | Educational Services | 49 | 47.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 22 | 21.4% | 95.5% | 4.5% |
| 3 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 13 | 12.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Public Administration | 5 | 4.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Finance and Insurance | 5 | 4.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 4 | 3.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Manufacturing | 1 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Information | 1 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka Public Schools Unified Scho | Educational Services | 40 | 100% | 0% |
| The University of Kansas Physician | Health Care and Social Assistance | 9 | 88.9% | 11.1% |
| Stormont-Vail Healthcare | Health Care and Social Assistance | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka | Finance and Insurance | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Civicplus, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| The University of Kansas | Public Administration | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Washburn University | Educational Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Treanorhl, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Auburn-Washburn USD 437 | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Great Plains Annual Conference of | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Info Origin, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Topeka Hospital D B a the University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The University of Kansas Physicians | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| U S D 501 Topeka Public Schools | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Lawrence Memorial Hospital | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Unified School District No 383 | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Prairie Band Potawatomi Entertainm | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Oral Health Kansas, Inc. | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lenere, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kansas-Nebraska Conference of Seve | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kansas Health Information Network | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hydrograph USA, Ltd. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Custom Dredge Works, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cosmos It Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cook Flatt and Strobel Engineers P | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| City of Lawrence Kansas | Public Administration | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Biodata Solutions | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Benedictine College | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bartlett & West, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Asset Lifecycle, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ascension via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Amberwell Atchison Association | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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