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 Hartford Reporter publication area submitted 528 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 97.3%.
While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 268 petitions, representing 50.8% of all submissions in the Hartford Reporter publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Health Care and Social Assistance industry, which accounted for 106 petitions and represented 20.1% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Health Care and Social Assistance industry, 98.1% were approved and 1.9% were denied.
The Hartford Reporter publication area employers with the most petitions categorized under the Manufacturing sector during 2024 included Stanley Black and Decker, Inc., which filed 42 petitions with an approval rate of 97.6%, Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation D with 14 petitions and an approval rate of 100%, and Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., which filed seven petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Manufacturing sector in the Hartford Reporter publication area saw a 14.8% 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 | 268 | 50.8% | 96.6% | 3.4% |
| 2 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 106 | 20.1% | 98.1% | 1.9% |
| 3 | Manufacturing | 75 | 14.2% | 97.3% | 2.7% |
| 4 | Finance and Insurance | 43 | 8.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Educational Services | 13 | 2.5% | 92.3% | 7.7% |
| 6 | Utilities | 7 | 1.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Retail Trade | 6 | 1.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 3 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Information | 2 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Public Administration | 1 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Construction | 1 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyient, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 68 | 100% | 0% |
| Hartford Healthcare Medical Group | Health Care and Social Assistance | 46 | 100% | 0% |
| Cyma Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 43 | 90.7% | 9.3% |
| Stanley Black and Decker, Inc. | Manufacturing | 42 | 97.6% | 2.4% |
| Solstice Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 27 | 96.3% | 3.7% |
| Global Atlantic Financial Company | Finance and Insurance | 26 | 100% | 0% |
| GSS Infotech CT, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 22 | 100% | 0% |
| Cloud Data Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 16 | 100% | 0% |
| Talent It Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 15 | 100% | 0% |
| Sagarsoft, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 15 | 93.3% | 6.7% |
| Trinity Health of New England Prov | Health Care and Social Assistance | 15 | 93.3% | 6.7% |
| Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation D | Manufacturing | 14 | 100% | 0% |
| Spark Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 12 | 100% | 0% |
| Bioinfo Systems, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 11 | 81.8% | 18.2% |
| The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspecti | Finance and Insurance | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| University of Hartford | Educational Services | 8 | 87.5% | 12.5% |
| Hartford Hospital | Health Care and Social Assistance | 7 | 85.7% | 14.3% |
| Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. | Manufacturing | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Usdotnetworks, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Eversource Energy Service Company | Utilities | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| GM2 Associates, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Insurity, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Connecticut Childrens Specialty Group | Health Care and Social Assistance | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Carecentrix, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Integrated Anesthesia Associates L | Health Care and Social Assistance | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| The Nassau Companies of New York | Finance and Insurance | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Trinity College | Educational Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Columbia Dental, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Systems Management Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Hyaxiom, Inc. | Manufacturing, Wholesale Trade | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Emhart Teknologies, LLC | Manufacturing | 3 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Connecticut Department of Transpor | Health Care and Social Assistance, Public Administration | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Bristol Hospital Multi Specialty Group, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Modelon, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Beacon Group, Inc. | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Talcott Resolution Life, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Trinay Technology Solutions | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Innovative Logic Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| SPH 2 Enterprise, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Solinsky Eyecare, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Schuco USA, LLLP | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Russell and Dawson, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Robinson and Cole, LLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Preferred Therapy Solutions | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Advance Dental Clinic, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Suburban Pharmacy LTC, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sunshine Dental of Manchester, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Syllatrex International, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Trinity Health of New England Corporation, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| TSKP Studio, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| University of Saint Joseph | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Usdot Networks, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Verogy Holdings, LLC | Utilities | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| West RX, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Xvivo, LLC | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ahlstrom Nonwovens, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Amber Stone Mental Health Services | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| American Eagle Financial Credit Union, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Atane Engineers, P C | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Biosafe Sytems, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bobs Discount Furniture, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bright Smiles, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Charter Anesthesiology, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cloud Matrix, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Connecticut Public Broadcasting, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Day Pitney, LLP | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Dental Smiles Hartford | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Express Kitchens, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Fazzano and Tomasiewicz, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Generation Drywall, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hartford Healthcare Corporation | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hartford Healthcare Medical Group, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hartford Roman Catholic Diocesan C | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hispanic Health Council, Inc. | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Interpreters and Translators, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Jefferson Radiology, P C | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| LA Vie Bobo, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Laz Karp Associates, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Legrand DPC, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Legrand North America, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Manchester RX, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| NFJ Investment Group, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Parishta | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Parishta, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Partnership for Strong Communities, Inc. | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Patrick Dermesropian, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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