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 South Atlanta News publication area submitted 240 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 99.2%.
The Transportation and Warehousing industry led the H-1B filings in the South Atlanta News publication area during 2024, with 107 petitions (44.6% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 100%. Meanwhile, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry was the second largest contributor, filing 53 petitions (22.1% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.
The South Atlanta News publication area employers with the most petitions categorized under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector during 2024 included Objects on Net Oonet, Inc., which filed 26 petitions with an approval rate of 100%, Objects on Net, Inc. with 13 petitions and an approval rate of 100%, and Stord, Inc., which filed three petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector in the South Atlanta News publication area saw a 71% 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 | Transportation and Warehousing | 107 | 44.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 53 | 22.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Educational Services | 51 | 21.3% | 98% | 2% |
| 4 | Wholesale Trade | 7 | 2.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Construction | 4 | 1.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Manufacturing | 3 | 1.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Finance and Insurance | 3 | 1.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Accommodation and Food Services | 2 | 0.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Retail Trade | 2 | 0.8% | 50% | 50% |
| 10 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Information | 1 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 103 | 100% | 0% |
| Knowledge Resources Group, Inc. | Educational Services, Other Services (except Public Administration) | 50 | 100% | 0% |
| Objects on Net Oonet, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 26 | 100% | 0% |
| Objects on Net, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 13 | 100% | 0% |
| Heli America, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Sany America, Inc. | Manufacturing, Wholesale Trade | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Cenit Hub, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Stord, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Brtu Construction, Inc. | Construction | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| The Generation Infocus Foundation, Inc. | Educational Services | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Futurenet Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| MHP Americas, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| LSC Communications MCL | Transportation and Warehousing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Kingwood Capital Partners, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Rinnai America Corporation | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| RK College Park, LLC | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sapphire Food and Gas, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Snowbird Ware House, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Southern States, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Toolpath Labs, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ujamaa Construction Se, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ukani Sewani, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Woodward Academy, Inc. | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Yellow Dart, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ragan L Faler PC, D.M.D. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Porsche Financial Services, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Osmose Utilities Services, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Key Engineering Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kenai Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Gerresheimer Peachtree City USA L P | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| GA USA Wheel and Tire Outlet, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Delta Vacations, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention DHHS | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cargosprint, LLC | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| C L Services D B a Prosponsive, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Billingnav, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ayra Hotels, LLC | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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