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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 North Ramsey News publication area submitted 693 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 99.6%.
While the Manufacturing industry led the H-1B filings with 422 petitions, representing 60.9% of all submissions in the North Ramsey News publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry, which accounted for 124 petitions and represented 17.9% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry, 98.4% were approved and 1.6% were denied.
Among local employers with petitions categorized under the Finance and Insurance sector during 2024, Ucare Minnesota stood out with eight petitions and an approval rate of 100%, followed by Gravie, Inc. with two petitions and an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Finance and Insurance sector in the North Ramsey News publication area saw a 50% 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 | Manufacturing | 422 | 60.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 124 | 17.9% | 98.4% | 1.6% |
| 3 | Educational Services | 81 | 11.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 24 | 3.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Finance and Insurance | 13 | 1.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 7 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Public Administration | 2 | 0.3% | 50% | 50% |
| 9 | Construction | 1 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Information | 1 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Retail Trade | 1 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medtronic, Inc. | Manufacturing | 309 | 100% | 0% |
| Covidien LP | Manufacturing | 88 | 100% | 0% |
| Sagitec Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 65 | 100% | 0% |
| University of Minnesota Physicians | Health Care and Social Assistance | 28 | 100% | 0% |
| Fridley Public Schools Independent | Educational Services | 26 | 100% | 0% |
| Nihilent, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 19 | 100% | 0% |
| Param Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 12 | 91.7% | 8.3% |
| Yinghua Academy | Educational Services | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| The ISD 622 Education Center D B a | Educational Services | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| Land O Lakes, Inc. | Manufacturing | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| New Century School | Educational Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Ucare Minnesota | Finance and Insurance | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Independent School District 16 | Educational Services | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Nextern Innovation, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Research & Diagnostic Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Academia Cesar Chavez Charter Scho | Educational Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Community School of Excellence | Educational Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Claritytek, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Minnesota State University Mankato | Educational Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Minnesota Conference of Seventh-Da | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Latino Economic Development Center | Finance and Insurance, Other Services (except Public Administration) | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| TSI Incorporated | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Pace Analytical Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Noble Cares, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Public Administration | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Cuningham Group Architecture, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Nanoark Technology, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Gravie, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Horton, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| ID Insight D B a Kevari, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Kanneglesser Etech, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Optimine Software, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Graco Minnesota, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Portkey Seo Solutions, LLC. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rank Crankers D B a Voro, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Reell Precision Manufacturing, Corp. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Certified Power, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Castrejon, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sejong Academy of Minnesota | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| So Good Brand, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| SPMG Holding, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Talent Technical Services | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Constellation Fund | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Blue Sages, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Grace Vision, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Blaze Credit Union | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Umphysicians Management Company, LLC | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bethel University | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Vivaquant, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Vocxi Health, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wilson Tool International, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Fridley Public Schools Independent School District 14 | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| KFI Engineers, PC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lakeview Industries, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Electro Signs and Design | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kanji and Savtri D B a Almond, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Liberty Classical Academy | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Doof Knird, LLC | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mereen-Johnson, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Meribel Enterprises D B a Atla, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Metro Deaf School, Inc. | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Micro Control Company | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Midwestgirg Property Management, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Integrated Health Group | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Independent School District 282 DB | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Minot Enterprises, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mozarc Medical US, LLC | Public Administration | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| First Lutheran Church | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| NCS Pearson, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Colder Products Company | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Niron Magnetics, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hemostasis, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nystrom Associates, Ltd. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| One Technician Engineering, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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