Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership/ur-m-jaddou-director-us-citizenship-and-immigration-services
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership/ur-m-jaddou-director-us-citizenship-and-immigration-services
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 Far West Texas News publication area submitted 231 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 94.4%.
The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in the Far West Texas News publication area during 2024, with 112 petitions (48.5% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 92%. Meanwhile, the Manufacturing industry was the second largest contributor, filing 39 petitions (16.9% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.
In 2024, the Far West Texas News publication area employer with the most petitions categorized under the Retail Trade sector was Sunshine Stores, Inc., which filed two petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Retail Trade sector in the Far West Texas News publication area saw a 33.3% 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 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 112 | 48.5% | 92% | 8% |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 39 | 16.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Educational Services | 29 | 12.6% | 86.2% | 13.8% |
| 4 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 24 | 10.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Wholesale Trade | 7 | 3% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Retail Trade | 4 | 1.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 3 | 1.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 3 | 1.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Accommodation and Food Services | 2 | 0.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Public Administration | 1 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Construction | 1 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Information | 1 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Utilities | 1 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vorizo Info Technician, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 33 | 75.8% | 24.2% |
| Arcane Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 27 | 100% | 0% |
| Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufa | Manufacturing | 21 | 100% | 0% |
| Presidio Independent School Distri | Educational Services | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| Vrit Technician, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 88.9% | 11.1% |
| Salcomp Manufacturing USA, Corp. | Manufacturing | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Numbers Only, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| RTR Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Gonzales Healthcare Systems | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Bot Auto TX, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Midh Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Sul Ross State University | Educational Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Texas First Industrial Corporation | Wholesale Trade | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Smart It Pros, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Culberson County Allamoore Independent School District | Educational Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Braun Intertec Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Independent School | Educational Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Manager Energy Solutions USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Reeves County Hospital District | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| S V Dental, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Laney Group, Inc. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Presidio Independent School District | Educational Services | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Southwest Engineers, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Otek Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Pecos County Memorial Hospital | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Sunshine Stores, Inc. | Retail Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Tallgrid Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Texas First Industrial Corporation, Inc. | Manufacturing, Wholesale Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Altius Healthcare Management, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Valentine Independent School Distr | Educational Services | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Childress County Hospital District | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Crudechem Technology, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Community Health Centers of South Central Texas, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Zorba Buddha, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wharton Independent School Distric | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Preferred Hospital Leasing Coleman | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Vantex II, Inc. | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Twisted V Ranch | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Revelation It, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Treenewal, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Toyaja It Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The National Medal of Honor Museum | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Seventhgen Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Shah Group Consulting, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Brook Hill School, Inc. | Educational Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Texas Health Resources | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| South Limestone Hospital District | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Southern Appliances, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| SRR Group 2 D B a Santa Rosa Ranch, LLC | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Street Simplified, LLC | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Inno Metal Studs, Corp. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Inguran, LLC | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. | Utilities | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Grundfos CBS, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Gencore Candeo, Ltd. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Fort Stockton Independent School D | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Fenix Parts, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Doskocil Manufacturing D B a P, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing L P | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Comanche County Medical Center | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bouyean Dentistry, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Booker ISD | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ambit Spray Foam, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Af Technologies, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Adebayo Adeleke, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Aaramani, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 2M Research Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pecos INN, LLC | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Oceanus Maritime Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| North Central Texas Trauma Regiona | Public Administration | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Navasota Dental, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nan Ya Plastics Corporation USA | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mineola Dental | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Marathon Independent School District | Educational Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| M and S Engineering, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| LJ Haynes Company | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Legendary Comolad, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lannister Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kolder, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kestra Financial, Inc. | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ken Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kal Freight, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ivynova Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Innoblock Technology, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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