Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services | https://medium.com/the-u-s-digital-service/meet-the-dhs-digital-service-champions-may-2018-caee7dade2b
Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services | https://medium.com/the-u-s-digital-service/meet-the-dhs-digital-service-champions-may-2018-caee7dade2b
This represents an approval rate of 99.2%, which is higher than the nationwide average.
That year, the average approval rate for H-1B petitions across the U.S. stood at 98%, slightly higher than the 97.3% recorded in 2023. Statewide, employers in Ohio across all industries submitted 6,622 petitions during the same period, with an approval rate of 98%.
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 Manufacturing industry led H-1B petition approvals in the West Cleveland News publication area during 2024, filing a total of 61 petitions (46.6% of all submissions) and receiving approvals for all of them. The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry followed, with 42 petitions (32.1% of all submissions) and an approval rate of 100%.
Employers are classified under industries based on their reported operations and may be involved in multiple industries.
The employers that filed the most petitions in the area during 2024 included Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC with 36 petitions and all of them approved, Onix Networking, Corp. with 30 petitions and all of them approved, and Ta Operating, LLC with seven petitions filed and an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, Ohio saw a 42.9% 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 | Manufacturing | 61 | 46.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 42 | 32.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Information | 9 | 6.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Retail Trade | 7 | 5.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Transportation and Warehousing | 3 | 2.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2 | 1.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 1.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 0.8% | 0% | 100% |
| 8 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC | Manufacturing | 36 | 100% | 0% |
| Onix Networking, Corp. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 30 | 100% | 0% |
| Ta Operating, LLC | Retail Trade | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| American Greetings Corporation | Information | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Quadax, Inc. | Information | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Nordson Corporation | Manufacturing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Hyland Software, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| R E Warner and Associates, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Fortune Brands Water Innovations, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Geon Performance Solutions, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Commuteair, LLC | Transportation and Warehousing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| C a Litzer Company, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Budget Dumpster, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Avient Corporation | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Tek Sources, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Moen Incorporated | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Nordson Medical Design and Development, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Momentive Performance Materials Quartz, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nordson Medical NH, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Oatey Company | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Realife Management Group, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Spiroflow Automation Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| T3 Sports FDN | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Nord Center | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Vitamix Management Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lumitex, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Invacare Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Formerra, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Flexjet, LLC | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Emerson Professional Tools Manufacturing, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Echo Health, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Corsaro and Associates Company LPA | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cleveland Dentures and Implants LL | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cleveland Circuit a, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bendix Commerical Vehicle Systems, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Be Solutions, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Aladdins Eatery Systems, Inc. | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Aircfo, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Advance Polymer Coatings, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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