Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS | https://www.dhswatchlist.com/
Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS | https://www.dhswatchlist.com/
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 Lake Today publication area submitted 31 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 96.8%.
The Health Care and Social Assistance industry led the H-1B filings in the South Lake Today publication area during 2024, with 15 petitions (48.4% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 100%. Meanwhile, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry was the second largest contributor, filing seven petitions (22.6% of the total), with an approval rate of 85.7%.
In 2024, the South Lake Today publication area employer with the most petitions categorized under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector was Indus Business Solutions, Inc., which filed two petitions with an approval rate of 50%.
Compared to 2023, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector in the South Lake Today publication area saw a 16.7% 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 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 15 | 48.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 22.6% | 85.7% | 14.3% |
| 3 | Manufacturing | 3 | 9.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Educational Services | 2 | 6.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 3.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 3.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Retail Trade | 1 | 3.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Construction | 1 | 3.2% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weirsdale Family Health Center | Health Care and Social Assistance | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Indus Business Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Workgraph, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Suncoast Projects, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Steamroller Studios, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Steamroller Studios | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| South America Enterprises 2, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Premier Medical Associates of Florida, LLC. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Premier Medical Associates of Flor | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pediatric and Internal Medicine Special | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mount Dora RX Pharmacy, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mleeb, LLC | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Microbiotech, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Metro Steel and Pipe Supply, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Listo Services, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lakeview Healthare System, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lake Gastroenterology Associates, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| International Junior Golf Academy - Bishops Gate | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Global Process Consultants, LLC | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Florida Health Care, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Florida Food Products, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Crystal Clear Eye Associates of Florida PA | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Archis D B a Archis Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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