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 South Orlando News publication area submitted 612 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 97.5%.
The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in the South Orlando News publication area during 2024, with 235 petitions (38.4% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 95.7%. Meanwhile, the Manufacturing industry was the second largest contributor, filing 192 petitions (31.4% of the total), with an approval rate of 99%.
The South Orlando News publication area employers with the most petitions categorized under the Manufacturing sector during 2024 included Siemens Industry, Inc., which filed 77 petitions with an approval rate of 98.7%, Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. with 49 petitions and an approval rate of 100%, and Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc., which filed 19 petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Manufacturing sector in the South Orlando News publication area saw a 42.2% 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 | 235 | 38.4% | 95.7% | 4.3% |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 192 | 31.4% | 99% | 1% |
| 3 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 30 | 4.9% | 96.7% | 3.3% |
| 4 | Accommodation and Food Services | 27 | 4.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 19 | 3.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 17 | 2.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Information | 13 | 2.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Wholesale Trade | 12 | 2% | 91.7% | 8.3% |
| 9 | Construction | 11 | 1.8% | 90.9% | 9.1% |
| 10 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 7 | 1.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Utilities | 7 | 1.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Finance and Insurance | 7 | 1.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | Educational Services | 6 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 6 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | Transportation and Warehousing | 5 | 0.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | Retail Trade | 5 | 0.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 17 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siemens Energy, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 83 | 100% | 0% |
| Siemens Industry, Inc. | Manufacturing | 80 | 98.8% | 1.3% |
| Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | Manufacturing, Other Services (except Public Administration) | 63 | 100% | 0% |
| Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. | Manufacturing | 19 | 100% | 0% |
| Prolifics, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 18 | 94.4% | 5.6% |
| Luminar Technologies, Inc. | Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 16 | 100% | 0% |
| Dolphin Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 14 | 100% | 0% |
| Gateway Health Technologies, Inc. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 12 | 100% | 0% |
| Wyndham Vacation Ownership, Inc. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing, Accommodation and Food Services | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| Chep USA | Manufacturing | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| Novatio Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Orlando Health Medical Group, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Outcomes Operating, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Hilton Resorts Corporation | Accommodation and Food Services | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Indus Business Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 85.7% | 14.3% |
| Brambles USA, Inc. | Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Ayven Soft, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Universal City Development Partner | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Cogent Data Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Jinko Solar US Industries, Inc. | Utilities | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Darden Corporation | Accommodation and Food Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc. | Accommodation and Food Services, Other Services (except Public Administration) | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Scriptpicks, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Currency Exchange International, Corp. | Finance and Insurance | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Dataplex Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 25% | 75% |
| Avant Garde Academy, Inc. | Educational Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Anser Advisory | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Brevard Health Alliance, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Brightly Software, Inc. | Information | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Orlando Health, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Passur Aerospace, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Kore Ai, Inc. | Information | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Ardaman and Associates, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Siemens Advanta Solutions, Corp. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Corindus, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Munchem, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% | |
| Mihir It Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Oiae Systems, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Livia Leite Law Firm PA | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy in | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Jaycon Systems, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Iron Galaxy Orlando, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Fortress Information Security, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Inpatient Medicine Associates | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Glacier SKY Analytics, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Quantum Code Consultancy Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Proximo Consulting Services, Inc. | Information | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Holiday INN Club Vacations, Inc. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Imec USA Nanoelectronics Design Ce | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Andorhealth, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Celtic Engineering, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Symmetrize, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| C Florida Tax and Accounting Serv | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Adventist Health System Sunbelt in | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Control Laser Corporation | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Astronics Test Systems, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Ac Sunshine Securities, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| AA Metals, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Unknot. ID, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Premier Health Network, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Polar Mechanical, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Veritas Prime, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Planejamentousa Immigration Law PA | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Union Park Pet Hospital, PLLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Victory Charter School K-5, Inc. | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Perspective1, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| PD Global, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Union Park Pet Hospital | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Vinod Arora CPA PA | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Vuaant, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Orlando Utilities Commission | Utilities | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| W W Gay Mech Contractor, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wheelzy, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Yifew, LLC | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Om Engineering Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Zee Holding, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nutritious Lifestyles, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Zesty Paws, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Zevra Therapeutics | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Muzom Transportation, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Skyline Attractions, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Software Management Consultants, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Soni Family Practice, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| South America Enterprises 2, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Spraggins, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Siemens Energy Staffing, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Siemens Energy Service Company, Ltd. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sundance Graphics, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Supreme International USA, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Seaworld Parks & Entertainment | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Svetlana Masgutova Educational Insurance | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| RFK Elite, Corp. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Revology Cars, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Retina Vitreous Consultants DB, LLP | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Talent Realty, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Regal Marine Industries, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Red Team Software, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| RCI, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rapid Consulting Firm, LLC | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Temsa North America, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| PS Kis, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Provisions Construction & Development, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Devereux Foundation | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| UCP of Central Florida | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Prolify Technician | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Unilumin USA, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Building Robotics, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Capillary Concrete, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Cardiovascular Associates, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Central Florida Expressway Authori | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Central Florida Tax and Accounting Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| CFI Resorts Management, Inc. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cognizioni It Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cornerstone Dentistry Holdings, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Credible Accounting Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Crystal Clear Eye Associates of Florida PA | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dart Industries, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dean Ringers Morgan and Lawton P a | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Digiphoto Entertainment Imaging, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| DKC Ammunition, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dream Foods 2022 D B a Marcos, LLC | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Eloomi, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| EMT Contractors, Corp. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ab Closing Corporation | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Absen, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Adventist Health System/Sunbelt, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Affluent It Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Affluent It Services, LLC. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Air Quality Innovative Solutions, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Alliance Reservation Network, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Amadeus Airport It Americas, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Amazing Home in Orlando, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Anlitiks, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Aplomb Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Archis D B a Archis Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Assistrx, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| August Insurance, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Benjamin & Brothers, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bishop Construction Group | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bridgebio Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| HT Medical, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| IGPS Logistics, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Innovacare US LP | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Jac Travel, Inc. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Jimmy Motor Car Company, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| KBI Technician, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Kinship Precision, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kyuramen UCF, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Lings Acupuncture, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Liquor Six, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| List Management Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Listo Services, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| LSQ Funding Group CL | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| M and R Enterprises of Brevard, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Maingate East Development, Inc. | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Maitland 175, Inc. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| MSL PA | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Enfocus Consulting Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Enson Market, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| FL Happy Appliances, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Florida Association of Realtors in | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Florida Lung Asthma and Sleep Spec | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Florida Planned Cabinets, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Fresh Express Incorporated | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Friends Food Florida, Inc. | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Gamesir, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Global Research Synergies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Good Methods Global, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Greenlogic, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Gringos Hospitality, LLC | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Gtex USA, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hanson Walter Associates, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hawm, PLLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hesperos, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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