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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 NW Bergen News publication area submitted 467 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 96.8%.
The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in the NW Bergen News publication area during 2024, with 221 petitions (47.3% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 93.7%. Meanwhile, the Manufacturing industry was the second largest contributor, filing 190 petitions (40.7% of the total), with an approval rate of 99.5%.
The NW Bergen News publication area employers with the most petitions categorized under the Manufacturing sector during 2024 included Becton Dickinson and Company, which filed 108 petitions with an approval rate of 99.1%, Stryker Corporation with 34 petitions and an approval rate of 100%, and Benjamin Moore and Company, which filed 13 petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Manufacturing sector in the NW Bergen News publication area saw a 1% 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 | 221 | 47.3% | 93.7% | 6.3% |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 190 | 40.7% | 99.5% | 0.5% |
| 3 | Wholesale Trade | 13 | 2.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 12 | 2.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Educational Services | 12 | 2.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Utilities | 6 | 1.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Construction | 3 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Retail Trade | 1 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becton Dickinson and Company | Manufacturing | 111 | 99.1% | 0.9% |
| ITC Infotech USA, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 111 | 99.1% | 0.9% |
| Stryker Corporation | Manufacturing | 34 | 100% | 0% |
| Pintegra D B a Cloudtechys, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 21 | 95.2% | 4.8% |
| Futuremindz, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 18 | 38.9% | 61.1% |
| Infinity Technician Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 15 | 100% | 0% |
| Global Information Technology, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 14 | 100% | 0% |
| Benjamin Moore and Company | Manufacturing | 13 | 100% | 0% |
| Sony Electronics, Inc. | Manufacturing | 12 | 100% | 0% |
| Cat Technology, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Sportsmed PT, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Pintegra, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 85.7% | 14.3% |
| Swarn, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Veolia Water M and S Paramus, Inc. | Utilities | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Radware, Inc. | Manufacturing | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Savvas Learning Company, LLC | Educational Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | Educational Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Glenmark Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Glatt Air Techniques, Inc. | Manufacturing, Wholesale Trade | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Connexions Data, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Heart and Vascular Associates of Northern Jersey P a | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Khoj Information Technology, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Mindray DS USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| OWMN D B a Bridge, Ltd. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Konica Minolta Business Solutions | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Minaris Regenerative Medicine, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Radcom | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Core Development Group | Construction | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Columbia Bank | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Techolution Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Balchem Corporation | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Pentax of America, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Psychogenics, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Orlando Food Sales, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Northwood Healthcare Group, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Research Institute for Fragrance M | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ridgewood Montessori School | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Topcon America Corporation | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nobel Biocare Procera, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Morae Packaging, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Vyom Donut Management, LLC | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Alisons Trading, Corp. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Applegreen Electric US, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bdg-Cpas | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Benjamin Moore Company | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bionomic Industries, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Blackinn, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Blinds to Go US, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Boconcept of New Jersey, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Bogen Communications, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Camerican International, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Careplusnj | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Chemisys Research Foundation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Comport Consulting, Corp. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Creative Management Services D, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| D and H Landscape Associates D, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Do N Construciton, Corp. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Gantrade Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Gattefosse Corporation | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ground Management Holdings, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| High 5 Games, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ilearn School | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kyodo Shipping and Trading Corpora | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Metal Improvement Company, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Microwize Technology, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Milcots, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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