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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 Rochester Reporter publication area submitted 417 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 97.6%.
The Educational Services industry led the H-1B filings in the Rochester Reporter publication area during 2024, with 155 petitions (37.2% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 96.1%. Meanwhile, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry was the second largest contributor, filing 128 petitions (30.7% of the total), with an approval rate of 96.9%.
In 2024, the Rochester Reporter publication area employer with the most petitions categorized under the Manufacturing sector was Kodak Alaris, Inc., which filed six petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Manufacturing sector in the Rochester Reporter publication area saw a 260% 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 | 155 | 37.2% | 96.1% | 3.9% |
| 2 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 128 | 30.7% | 96.9% | 3.1% |
| 3 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 97 | 23.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Manufacturing | 18 | 4.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Information | 2 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Accommodation and Food Services | 2 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Construction | 2 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Retail Trade | 2 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Indotronix International Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| New York Technology Partners, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Nazareth University | Educational Services | 3 | 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% |
| Reddaiah, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Rochester Academy Charter School | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| SWBR Architecture Engineering and | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| The Gleason Works | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Mata Management, Inc. | Accommodation and Food Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. | Retail Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Augeo BN, LLC | Information | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Carestream Health, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| FLX Ai, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Jorsek, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Clerio Vision, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rochester Emergency Veterinary Service | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation | Utilities | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Circle Optics, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rolen Jinxin Technologies North America, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Caravan 12th Corporation | Transportation and Warehousing | 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% |
| Brunocomp, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| True North Rochester Preparatory | Educational Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Atalys Rochester, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Unity Hospital of Rochester | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Art-Craft Optical Company, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ametek, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Joseph C Lu Engineering, PC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| JK Acquisition D B a J K Findi, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Isecure, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Making Patients Heard Research Foundation, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Ionomr Innovations, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| IBC Engineering, P C | 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% |
| High Falls Operating Company, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Graphenix Development, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Precision Optical Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Fisher Associates, P. E., L. S., L. A., D., P.C. | 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% |
| Eagleview Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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