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/
That year, the statewide average approval rate for H-1B petitions stood at 99.1%, slightly higher than 2023's 97.9%. Across the publication area, employers across all industries submitted 164 petitions during the same period, with an approval rate of 97.6%.
For comparison, the U.S. reported an average approval rate of 98% in 2024.
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 Educational Services industry led the H-1B filings in Milwaukee South News publication area during 2024, with 69 petitions (42.1% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 100%. Meanwhile, the Health Care and Social Assistance industry was the second largest contributor, filing 38 petitions (23.2% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation sector saw an increase in the number of H-1B petitions across Milwaukee South News publication area 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 | 69 | 42.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 38 | 23.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 30 | 18.3% | 90% | 10% |
| 4 | Manufacturing | 19 | 11.6% | 94.7% | 5.3% |
| 5 | Retail Trade | 3 | 1.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. | Educational Services | 56 | 100% | 0% |
| Aurora Medical Group, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 33 | 100% | 0% |
| Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals, Inc. | Educational Services | 12 | 100% | 0% |
| Krones, Inc. | Manufacturing | 8 | 87.5% | 12.5% |
| Miracles Tek, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Soliton Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 50% | 50% |
| Wipfli, LLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Remedy Analytics, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Imagen Energy, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Hayat Pharmacy 20, LLC | Retail Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Hatco Corporation | Manufacturing, Wholesale Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Geeth Limited Liability Company | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| R S Infocon, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Digital Intelligence, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Saputo Cheese USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Versiti Wisconsin, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Radyne Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nivi Solutions, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Red Star Yeast Company, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nirav Indian Groceries and Spices, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Stella Chewys, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club LP | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wangard Properties, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Zoomlion Heavy Industry Inc., NA | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ascension Logistics, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bloom Companies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bostik, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bryant and Stratton College, Inc. | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Children S Hospital of Wisconsin, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Church Hansen, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Conntek Integrated Solutions, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Digital Transformation Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dliflc | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| ECM Industries, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Familia Dental Mkemitchell, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Geotest, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Increx Systems, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Inpro Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kumar Ventures, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Lakeside Engineers, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lautrec Corporation | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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