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 Chambana Sun publication area submitted 280 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 98.2%.
While the Educational Services industry led the H-1B filings with 206 petitions, representing 73.6% of all submissions in the Chambana Sun publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Health Care and Social Assistance industry, which accounted for 32 petitions and represented 11.4% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Health Care and Social Assistance industry, 96.9% were approved and 3.1% were denied.
The Chambana Sun publication area employers with the most petitions categorized under the Health Care and Social Assistance sector during 2024 included Carle Health Care Incorporated D B, which filed nine petitions with an approval rate of 100%, Christie Clinic, PLLC with seven petitions and an approval rate of 100%, and The Methodist Medical Center of IL, which filed five petitions with an approval rate of 80%.
Compared to 2023, the Health Care and Social Assistance sector in the Chambana Sun 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 | Educational Services | 206 | 73.6% | 98.1% | 1.9% |
| 2 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 32 | 11.4% | 96.9% | 3.1% |
| 3 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 16 | 5.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Information | 8 | 2.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Manufacturing | 8 | 2.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Public Administration | 4 | 1.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Retail Trade | 1 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Construction | 1 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois at Urbana-C | Educational Services | 197 | 98% | 2% |
| Carle Health Care Incorporated D B | Health Care and Social Assistance | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| University of Illinois at Chicago | Educational Services | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Christie Clinic, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| The Carle Foundation | Health Care and Social Assistance | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Wolfram Research, Inc. | Information | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| The Methodist Medical Center of IL | Health Care and Social Assistance | 5 | 80% | 20% |
| Smartz, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Champaign County Regional Planning | Public Administration | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Applied Pavement Technology, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Earthsense, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Habiterre, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Trova Ai, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Thyssenkrupp Crankshaft Company LL | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| The Methodist Medical Center of Illinois | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Wolfram Alpha, LLC | Information | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Obiter Research, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Vesuvius USA Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Viscofan USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sub4 Development Company of Colora | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Yummy Future, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rautoul City School District 137 | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| New World Market | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Natrion, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Meshare, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mahomet-Seymour School District | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kirby Medical Center | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Haran Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Eye Wisconsin, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Eres International, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cunningham Township | Public Administration | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Carle West Physician Group, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Carle Holding Company, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Broeren Russo Builders, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Andrew White Dentistry, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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