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612 H-1B petitions filed by employers in South Orlando News publication area during 2024

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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 based in the South Orlando News publication area submitted 612 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub. Of these, 597 were approved (97.5%), while 15 were denied (2.5%).

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. 

In 2024, the average approval rate for H-1B petitions across the United States stood at 98%, slightly higher than 2023's 97.3%.

The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings locally 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 during 2024 included Siemens Energy, Inc., which filed 83 petitions with an approval rate of 100%, Siemens Industry, Inc. with 80 petitions and an approval rate of 98.8%, and Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., which filed 63 petitions with an approval rate of 100%.

Compared to 2023, the South Orlando News publication area saw a 6.4% 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.

H-1B Petitions by Industry in the South Orlando News Publication Area, 2024
RankIndustryTotal Petitions% of All Submissions% Approved% Denied
1Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services23538.4%95.7%4.3%
2Manufacturing19231.4%99%1%
3Health Care and Social Assistance304.9%96.7%3.3%
4Accommodation and Food Services274.4%100%0%
5Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services193.1%100%0%
6Other Services (except Public Administration)172.8%100%0%
7Information132.1%100%0%
8Wholesale Trade122%91.7%8.3%
9Construction111.8%90.9%9.1%
10Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation71.1%100%0%
10Utilities71.1%100%0%
10Finance and Insurance71.1%100%0%
13Educational Services61%100%0%
13Real Estate and Rental and Leasing61%100%0%
15Transportation and Warehousing50.8%100%0%
15Retail Trade50.8%100%0%
17Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting10.2%100%0%
Employer H-1B Petitions in the South Orlando News Publication Area During 2024
Company NameIndustry(ies)Total Petitions% Approved% Denied
Siemens Energy, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services83100%0%
Siemens Industry, Inc.Manufacturing8098.8%1.3%
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.Manufacturing, Other Services (except Public Administration)63100%0%
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.Manufacturing19100%0%
Prolifics, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1894.4%5.6%
Luminar Technologies, Inc.Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services16100%0%
Dolphin Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services14100%0%
Gateway Health Technologies, Inc.Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services12100%0%
Wyndham Vacation Ownership, Inc.Real Estate and Rental and Leasing, Accommodation and Food Services10100%0%
Chep USAManufacturing10100%0%
Novatio Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services9100%0%
Orlando Health Medical Group, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance8100%0%
Outcomes Operating, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services8100%0%
Hilton Resorts CorporationAccommodation and Food Services7100%0%
Indus Business Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services785.7%14.3%
Darden CorporationAccommodation and Food Services6100%0%
Cogent Data Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
Jinko Solar US Industries, Inc.Utilities6100%0%
Ayven Soft, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
Brambles USA, Inc.Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
Universal City Development Partners, Ltd.Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation6100%0%
Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc.Accommodation and Food Services, Other Services (except Public Administration)5100%0%
Currency Exchange International, Corp.Finance and Insurance4100%0%
Dataplex Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services425%75%
Avant Garde Academy, Inc.Educational Services4100%0%
Anser AdvisoryProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Scriptpicks, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Adventist Health System Sunbelt, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance3100%0%
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, Inc.Manufacturing3100%0%
Siemens Advanta Solutions, Corp.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Corindus, Inc.Wholesale Trade3100%0%
Brightly Software, Inc.Information3100%0%
Brevard Health Alliance, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance3100%0%
Ardaman and Associates, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Kore Ai, Inc.Information3100%0%
Passur Aerospace, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing3100%0%
Orlando Health, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance3100%0%
Mihir It Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Munchem, Inc.2100%0%
Fortress Information Security, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Glacier SKY Analytics, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Quantum Code Consultancy Services, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Proximo Consulting Services, Inc.Information2100%0%
Holiday INN Club Vacations for, Inc.Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services2100%0%
Imec USA Nanoelectronics Design Center, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Oiae Systems, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Inpatient Medicine AssociatesHealth Care and Social Assistance2100%0%
Iron Galaxy Orlando, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Jaycon Systems, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Livia Leite Law Firm PAProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Symmetrize, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Andorhealth, LLC.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services250%50%
Control Laser CorporationManufacturing2100%0%
Celtic Engineering, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Astronics Test Systems, Inc.Manufacturing2100%0%
Affluent It Services, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Ac Sunshine Securities, LLCFinance and Insurance2100%0%
C Florida Tax and Accounting ServProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services250%50%
AA Metals, Inc.Wholesale Trade2100%0%
Union Park Pet Hospital, PLLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Veritas Prime, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Premier Health Network, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Unknot. ID, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Polar Mechanical, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Victory Charter School K-5, Inc.Educational Services1100%0%
Planejamentousa Immigration Law PAProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Perspective1, LLCConstruction1100%0%
Vinod Arora CPA PA1100%0%
PD Global, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Vuaant, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
W W Gay Mech Contractor, Inc.Construction1100%0%
Orlando Utilities CommissionUtilities1100%0%
Wheelzy, LLCWholesale Trade1100%0%
Yifew, LLCInformation1100%0%
Zee Holding, Inc.Retail Trade1100%0%
Om Engineering Services, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Nutritious Lifestyles, Inc.1100%0%
Zesty Paws, LLCRetail Trade1100%0%
Zevra TherapeuticsManufacturing1100%0%
Ab Closing CorporationAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1100%0%
Skyline Attractions, LLCConstruction1100%0%
Software Management Consultants, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Soni Family Practice, PLLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
South America Enterprises 2, LLCConstruction1100%0%
Spraggins, Inc.Construction1100%0%
Siemens Energy Staffing, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services10%100%
Siemens Energy Service Company, Ltd.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Sundance Graphics, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Supreme International USA, Inc.Construction1100%0%
Seaworld Parks and EntertainmentArts, Entertainment, and Recreation1100%0%
Svetlana Masgutova Educational Institute, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
RFK Elite, Corp.Retail Trade1100%0%
Revology Cars, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Talent Realty, LLCReal Estate and Rental and Leasing1100%0%
Retina Vitreous Consultants DB, LLPHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Regal Marine Industries, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Red Team Software, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
RCI, LLCReal Estate and Rental and Leasing1100%0%
Rapid Consulting Firm, LLCInformation1100%0%
Temsa North America, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
PS Kis, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
The Devereux FoundationHealth Care and Social Assistance10%100%
UCP of Central FloridaEducational Services1100%0%
Provisions Construction and Development, Inc.Construction1100%0%
Prolify TechnicianProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Unilumin USA, LLCWholesale Trade1100%0%
Central Florida Expressway AuthorityTransportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Central Florida Tax and Accounting Services, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services10%100%
CFI Resorts Management, Inc.Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1100%0%
Cognizioni It Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Cornerstone Dentistry Holdings, PLLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Credible Accounting Services, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Crystal Clear Eye Associates of Florida PAHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Dart Industries, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Dean Ringers Morgan and Lawton P aProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Digiphoto Entertainment Imaging, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
DKC Ammunition, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Dream Foods 2022, LLCAccommodation and Food Services1100%0%
Eloomi, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
EMT Contractors, Corp.Construction1100%0%
Enfocus Consulting Group, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Enson Market, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Absen, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Air Quality Innovative Solutions, LLCConstruction1100%0%
Alliance Reservation Network, LLCAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1100%0%
Amadeus Airport It Americas, Inc.Information1100%0%
Amazing Home in Orlando, LLCReal Estate and Rental and Leasing1100%0%
Anlitiks, Inc.Information1100%0%
Aplomb Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Archis, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Assistrx, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
August Insurance, LLCFinance and Insurance1100%0%
Benjamin and Brothers, LLCAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1100%0%
Bishop Construction GroupConstruction1100%0%
Bridgebio Services, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Building Robotics, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Capillary Concrete, Inc.Wholesale Trade10%100%
Cardiovascular Associates, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
FL Happy Appliances, Inc.Construction10%100%
Innovacare US LPHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Jac Travel, Inc.Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1100%0%
Jimmy Motor Car Company, Inc.Retail Trade1100%0%
KBI Technician, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services10%100%
Kinship Precision, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Kyuramen UCF, LLC1100%0%
Lings Acupuncture, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Liquor Six, Inc.Retail Trade1100%0%
List Management Services, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Listo Services, LLCReal Estate and Rental and Leasing1100%0%
LSQ Funding Group CLProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
M and R Enterprises of Brevard, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Maingate East Development, Inc.Accommodation and Food Services1100%0%
Maitland 175, Inc.Real Estate and Rental and Leasing1100%0%
MSL PAProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Muzom Transportation, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Florida Association of Realtors inOther Services (except Public Administration)1100%0%
Florida Lung Asthma and Sleep SpecHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Florida Planned Cabinets, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Fresh Express IncorporatedAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting1100%0%
Friends Food Florida, Inc.Accommodation and Food Services1100%0%
Gamesir, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Global Research Synergies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Good Methods Global, Inc.Information1100%0%
Greenlogic, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Gringos Hospitality, LLCAccommodation and Food Services1100%0%
Gtex USA, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Hanson Walter Associates, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Hawm, PLLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Hesperos, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
HT Medical, LLCManufacturing10%100%
IGPS Logistics, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%

ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY

Inpatient Medicine Associates• Kinship Precision LLC• Rfk Elite Corp• Orlando Utilities Commission• City of Davenport• Celtic Engineering, Inc• Unknot.id Inc• Jimmy Motor Car Company Inc.• Sundance Graphics Llc• Provisions Construction & Development Inc.• Avant Garde Academy Inc.• City of Jacksonville• Celebration• Cornerstone Dentistry Holdings PLLC• City of Melbourne• Skyline Attractions LLC• City of Orlando• Revology Cars LLC• Hesperos Inc.• Munchem Inc.• Vuaant Inc.• Ucp of Central Florida• Ling’s Acupuncture Inc.• City of Cocoa• Polar Mechanical Inc.• Om Engineering Services Inc.• City of Ocoee• A.B. Closing Corporation• Regal Marine Industries Inc.• City of Winter Garden• Seaworld Parks & Entertainment• Red Team Software LLC• Hanson Walter & Associates Inc.• Universal City Development Partners Ltd.• Town of Windermere• Luminar Technologies Inc.• City of West Melbourne• Aa Metals Inc.• Archis Inc.• Supreme International USA Inc.• Air Quality Innovative Solutions LLC• Dolphin Solutions Inc.• Wheelzy LLC• Symmetrize LLC• Central Florida Tax and Accounting Services Inc.• Assistrx Inc.• Spraggins Inc.• List Management Services Inc.• Cognizioni It Solutions LLC• Fortress Information Security LLC

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