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.
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 Stanislaus News publication area submitted 45 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 97.8%.
The Health Care and Social Assistance industry led the H-1B filings in the Stanislaus News publication area during 2024, with 16 petitions (35.6% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 100%. Meanwhile, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry was the second largest contributor, filing eight petitions (17.8% of the total), with an approval rate of 87.5%.
In 2024, the Stanislaus News publication area employer with the most petitions categorized under the Health Care and Social Assistance sector was The Gould Medical Group, Inc., which filed four petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Health Care and Social Assistance sector in the Stanislaus News publication area saw an 11.1% 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 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 16 | 35.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 17.8% | 87.5% | 12.5% |
| 3 | Manufacturing | 7 | 15.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Educational Services | 5 | 11.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Retail Trade | 4 | 8.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Construction | 3 | 6.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Public Administration | 1 | 2.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1 | 2.2% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose State University | Educational Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Episdata, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 80% | 20% |
| The Gould Medical Group, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| E and J Gallo Winery | Manufacturing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Industrial Automation Group, LLC | Construction | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Golden Bear Physical Therapy Sport | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Malhotra and Chitturi Medical, Corp. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Valley Nephrology Associates | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Turlock RV Center, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Smile Shine Family Dental | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sensient Natural Ingredients, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Save Mart Supermarkets, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| RKR Veterinary | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Prakash Sojitra Inc., D.D.S. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| O Dell Engineering, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| MS Desai Inc., D.D.S. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lavoro America, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| GLF Management Company, LLC | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Flooring Liquidators, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Elum, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| E & J Gallo Winery | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Community Health Centers of America | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| City of Patterson | Public Administration | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Careone Home Health & Hospice, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| California Physical Occupational Speech and Hand Therapy, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Boyd Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Addiction Centers of Excellence, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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