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 Strafford News publication area submitted 359 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 95.5%.
The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in the Strafford News publication area during 2024, with 146 petitions (40.7% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 89.7%. Meanwhile, the Educational Services industry was the second largest contributor, filing 64 petitions (17.8% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.
The Strafford News publication area employers with the most petitions categorized under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector during 2024 included Dataserv, Inc., which filed 20 petitions with an approval rate of 90%, 9thnetworks, Inc. with 16 petitions and an approval rate of 87.5%, and Deebecon, Inc., which filed 15 petitions with an approval rate of 66.7%.
Compared to 2023, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector in the Strafford News publication area saw a 15.1% 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 | 146 | 40.7% | 89.7% | 10.3% |
| 2 | Educational Services | 64 | 17.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Manufacturing | 58 | 16.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 32 | 8.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Wholesale Trade | 15 | 4.2% | 93.3% | 6.7% |
| 6 | Information | 12 | 3.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Retail Trade | 9 | 2.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Construction | 5 | 1.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Accommodation and Food Services | 2 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Public Administration | 1 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Dartmouth College | Educational Services | 38 | 100% | 0% |
| University of New Hampshire | Educational Services | 24 | 100% | 0% |
| Dataserv, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 20 | 90% | 10% |
| 9thnetworks, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 16 | 87.5% | 12.5% |
| Deebecon, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 15 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Allegro Microsystems, LLC | Manufacturing | 13 | 100% | 0% |
| C and S Wholesale Grocers, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 13 | 100% | 0% |
| Amphenol TCS a Division of Ampheno | Manufacturing | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| Myappshub, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| Connection Inc., PC | Retail Trade, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Wholesale Trade | 9 | 88.9% | 11.1% |
| Unique System Skills, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Big SKY Global, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 87.5% | 12.5% |
| Concord Hospital-Laconia | Health Care and Social Assistance | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Akken, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 71.4% | 28.6% |
| Camp Systems International, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Wentworth-Douglass Physician Corpo | Health Care and Social Assistance | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Parallel Wireless, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Velcro USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Markem-Imaje Corporation | Manufacturing | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Concord Hospital | Health Care and Social Assistance | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Wespothire, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Atrium Medical Corporation | Manufacturing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Fourhub Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Decisionwave Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Optimizely North America F K a, Inc. | Information | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Drut Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Zenith Software, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Catholic Medical Center Physician | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Resonetics, LLC | Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Raynor Dental Peterborough, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Phasorlab, Inc. | Information | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Ccsoltech, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Celestica, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Optiline Enterprises, LLC | Construction | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Scientia Systems, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Skillsoft Services Company, LLC | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| SMA Technician, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Southern District Ymca | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation, Accommodation and Food Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| MM Info Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Southern New Hampshire University | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Techmind Software Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Hypertherm, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Yieldmo, Inc. | Information | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Axzora Resourcing, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Electronics for Imaging, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Elliot Professional Services Netwo | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Vendor Credentialing Service, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. | Wholesale Trade, Finance and Insurance | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Fivos, Inc. | Information | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Vapotherm, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Canary Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Foxx Life Sciences | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Foxx Life Sciences, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Admix, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Riverbend Community Mental Health, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Unitech Services Group, Inc. | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bauer Hockey, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rockystone Electronics, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Roshi Technician, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sanborn Head and Associates, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Triple a International, LLC | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wayne Manufacturing Industries, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Serve Professionals, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Skillsoft Corporation | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tradeport USA, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Butcher Block D B a North, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Techlogic Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Camp Software, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Steiner and Company, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Stonex USA, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Decco, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| D E W Construction Corporation | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Core Physicians, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ebytes Technology, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Emerson Ecologics, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| EMR It Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Exeter Hospital, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Foodstate, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Classic Cars, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Fubeus, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Great Voyage, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hotspring, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| It Excel, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| KMC Systems, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Knowledge Resources Group, Inc. | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| City of Keene New Hampshire | Public Administration | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Marmon Utility, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Merchants Automotive Group D B, Inc. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Microdesk, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Microdesk, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Monadnock Community Hospital | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Chapman Software Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Newspapers of New Hampshire D B a | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nhoms, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nobis Engineering D B a Nobis, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Nylon Corporation of America | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Celestica Precision Machining, Ltd. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Optimizely North America, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Partners Dental Care - Somersworth, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| PSI Water Systems, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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