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%. Locally, employers across all industries located within the Adams County Times publication area submitted 205 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 98.5%.
While the Educational Services industry led the H-1B filings with 118 petitions, representing 57.6% of all submissions in the Adams County Times publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry, which accounted for 41 petitions and represented 20% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry, all were approved.
Compared to 2023, the Manufacturing sector in the Adams County Times publication area saw a 30.4% 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 | Educational Services | 118 | 57.6% | 99.2% | 0.8% |
| 2 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 41 | 20% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Manufacturing | 16 | 7.8% | 93.8% | 6.3% |
| 4 | Information | 9 | 4.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Construction | 6 | 2.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 2% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Transportation and Warehousing | 2 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Retail Trade | 1 | 0.5% | 0% | 100% |
| 8 | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Denver | Information, Educational Services | 113 | 99.1% | 0.9% |
| Apttus Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 22 | 100% | 0% |
| Outrider Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| University of Colorado Boulder | Educational Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Codefied D B a Housecall Pro, Inc. | Information, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Viega, LLC | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Hunter Douglas, Inc. | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Regis University | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Codefied, Inc. | Information | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Trued Consulting | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Keystone Tower Systems, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc. | Construction | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Precision Casting Prototypes and E | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Oribi Manufacturing, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Myr Group, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mtech Mechanical Solutions Group I | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Adams County School District 14 | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| RFI, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rocky Mountain Robotech, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Solid Power Operating, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Company Prevention Center | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Environmental Financial Consulting Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Translogic Corporation | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Unionhub, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wanco, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Westtel International, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Band-It - Idex, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cardionxt, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Childrens Hospital Colorado | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Clinic Chat, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Colorado Counter Tops, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Coltoncooper, LLC | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Community Reach Center Foundation | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Corepower Yoga, LLC | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Crocs, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Denver Transit Operators, LLC | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Eagles Rebar, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Galey Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Global Village Academy North | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Grace Church of Arvada D B a Forge | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| GT Industrial Products, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Healthbookplus Holdings, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hunter Douglas Fabrication Company | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lightship Energy, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Loenbro, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Morgan County School District Re 3 | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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