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Avantus, LLC, the only employer classified under the Construction industry the West El Dorado News publication area to file an H-1B petition in 2024, had its petition approved, giving the company a 100% approval rate, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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%.

Compared to 2023, the Construction sector in the West El Dorado 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	Information	37	48.1%	94.6%	5.4%
2	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	17	22.1%	100%	0%
3	Finance and Insurance	12	15.6%	100%	0%
4	Construction	3	3.9%	100%	0%
4	Educational Services	3	3.9%	100%	0%
6	Manufacturing	2	2.6%	100%	0%
7	Real Estate and Rental and Leasing	1	1.3%	100%	0%
7	Health Care and Social Assistance	1	1.3%	100%	0%

Company Name	Industries	Total Petitions	% Approved	% Denied
R Systems, Inc.	Information, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	38	94.7%	5.3%
California Physicians Service D B	Finance and Insurance	10	100%	0%
Hana E Solutions, Inc.	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	7	100%	0%
Datamax Software Group, Inc.	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	4	100%	0%
Nor-Cal Controls Es, Inc.	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	4	100%	0%
Avantus, LLC	Construction	3	100%	0%
Buckeye Union School District	Educational Services	3	100%	0%
California Physicians Service	Finance and Insurance	2	100%	0%
Blaize, Inc.		1	100%	0%
California Suites, Inc.	Real Estate and Rental and Leasing	1	100%	0%
Kulwant Singh Inc., M.D.	Health Care and Social Assistance	1	100%	0%
Seemedx, Inc.	Manufacturing	1	100%	0%
Shalby Advanced Technologies, Inc.	Manufacturing	1	100%	0%
Vinani, Inc.	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	1	100%	0%