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Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS | https://www.dhswatchlist.com/
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 Winston Salem News publication area submitted 89 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 98.9%.
While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 49 petitions, representing 55.1% of all submissions in the South Winston Salem News publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Educational Services industry, which accounted for 19 petitions and represented 21.3% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Educational Services industry, all were approved.
The South Winston Salem News publication area employers with the most petitions categorized under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector during 2024 included GXO Logistics Corporate Services I, which filed 18 petitions with an approval rate of 100%, GXO Logistics Supply Chain, Inc. with 12 petitions and an approval rate of 100%, and GXO Logistics Worldwide, LLC, which filed five petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector in the South Winston Salem News publication area saw a 250% 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 | 49 | 55.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Educational Services | 19 | 21.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Manufacturing | 9 | 10.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 3.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 2 | 2.2% | 50% | 50% |
| 6 | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Information | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Retail Trade | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Construction | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GXO Logistics Corporate Services I | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 18 | 100% | 0% |
| Lexington City Schools | Educational Services | 12 | 100% | 0% |
| GXO Logistics Supply Chain, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 12 | 100% | 0% |
| Cambrex High Point, Inc. | Manufacturing | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Abconnect Global, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Carter G Woodson School, Inc. | Educational Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| GXO Logistics Worldwide, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Thomasville City Schools | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| John Deere Kernersville, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| GXO Warehouse Company, Inc. | Information, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| DR Durshanapalli & Associates, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Bible Church of Clemmons | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| GXO Logistics Corporate Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| GXO Enterprise Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| GD Seafood, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Egger Wood Products, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Halls Drug Stores, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| John Davenport Engineering, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kirkland, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| CRG Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Martineau Recruiting Technology | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| New Path Media Group D B a New Pat | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Overture, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sioxmed, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Thomasville-Archdale Pediatrics, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| UNC School of the ARTS | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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