Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership
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 120 petitions (84.5% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 99.2%. Meanwhile, the Health Care and Social Assistance industry was the second largest contributor, filing 10 petitions (7% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.
The Sangamon Sun publication area employers with the most petitions during 2024 included Synapsis, Inc., which filed 43 petitions with an approval rate of 100%, Lead It Corporation with 22 petitions and an approval rate of 100%, and MSR Technology Group, LLC, which filed 16 petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Sangamon Sun publication area saw a 35.7% decrease 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 | 120 | 84.5% | 99.2% | 0.8% |
| 2 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 10 | 7% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Educational Services | 9 | 6.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Manufacturing | 1 | 0.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 0.7% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry(ies) | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synapsis, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 43 | 100% | 0% |
| Lead It Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 22 | 100% | 0% |
| MSR Technology Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 16 | 100% | 0% |
| Cira Tek, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 13 | 92.3% | 7.7% |
| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Educational Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Bitsio, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Crawford Murphy and Tilly, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Springfield Clinic | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| HSHS Medical Group, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Superior Unit, Corp. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Productive Resources, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Capitol Strategies Consulting, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Medcomps Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Remwes, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Springfield Electric Supply Company | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Springfield Urban League, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants, Ltd. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Levi Ray Shoup, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hanson Professional Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Greene and Bradford of Springf, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dyna Consulting Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bunn O Matic Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bowsher Information Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Beta Eight, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Arkind Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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