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 North Kentucky News publication area submitted 69 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 97.1%.
The Manufacturing industry led the H-1B filings in the North Kentucky News publication area during 2024, with 23 petitions (33.3% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 100%. Meanwhile, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry was the second largest contributor, filing 14 petitions (20.3% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.
Among local employers with petitions categorized under the Manufacturing sector during 2024, Mubea North America Shared Service stood out with five petitions and an approval rate of 100%, followed by Carl Zeiss Vision, Inc. with four petitions and an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Manufacturing sector in the North Kentucky News publication area saw a 53.3% 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 | Manufacturing | 23 | 33.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 14 | 20.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 13 | 18.8% | 92.3% | 7.7% |
| 4 | Accommodation and Food Services | 5 | 7.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Educational Services | 4 | 5.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Wholesale Trade | 3 | 4.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 1.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Construction | 1 | 1.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Retail Trade | 1 | 1.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 1.4% | 0% | 100% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Medical Group | Health Care and Social Assistance | 10 | 90% | 10% |
| Mubea North America Shared Service | Manufacturing | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Crestview Management, LLC | Accommodation and Food Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Data Intensity, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Carl Zeiss Vision, Inc. | Manufacturing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Work4ce, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Northern Kentucky University | Educational Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Mubea Tailor Rolled Blanks, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Mubea Precision Springs, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Krauss-Maffei Corporation | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| H 3 Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Prysmian Cables and Systems USA LL | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Saint Elizabeth Medical Center | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Toyota Boshoku America, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Safran Landing Systems Kentucky LL | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Presidential Aviation, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Pomeroy Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Novolex Holdings, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Thomas More University | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tokyo Boeki North America, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wells Engineering PSC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mubea, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lanai, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Keyme, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| H3 Technologies, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Gotec USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Gentis Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| FFE, Ltd. | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| ERP Analysts, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Diversified Structural Composites | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Childrens Home of Northern Kentucky | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Castellini Company, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| BCI Staffing, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| ASM a-Strategy Management, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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