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 McHenry Times publication area submitted 96 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 97.9%.
While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 57 petitions, representing 59.4% of all submissions in the McHenry Times publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Educational Services industry, which accounted for 16 petitions and represented 16.7% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Educational Services industry, 93.8% were approved and 6.2% were denied.
In 2024, the McHenry Times publication area employer with the most petitions categorized under the Manufacturing sector was Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas, Inc., which filed three petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Manufacturing sector in the McHenry Times publication area saw a 75% 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 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 57 | 59.4% | 98.2% | 1.8% |
| 2 | Educational Services | 16 | 16.7% | 93.8% | 6.3% |
| 3 | Manufacturing | 14 | 14.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 3.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Information | 1 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern Illinois University | Educational Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Thoughtline Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Trinuc, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Kavi Associates D B a Kavi GLO, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Only It Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Neonsoft, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| North Park University | Educational Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas, Inc. | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Indigo Systems and Technology Cons | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Platinum Consulting Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Haward Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Harward Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Leica Microsystems, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Crystal Lake Community Consolidate | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Thomson Linear, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| MMA Engineering Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| ASM Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Aptargroup, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Woostock Sterile Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Netronix Corporation | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| AFC Employment Solutions, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rockford Public School District 205 | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sayers Technology, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Mchenry Dentist, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Transcend Counseling Chicago, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| X-Ray Cassette Repair Company, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| York Business Associates | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Almoh Media, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Animal Care Center of Barrington, P.C. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Baxter and Woodman, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bluestone Staffing Solutions | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Braid It, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Clayens NP USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| CSP Technologies, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Excaliber Technology Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Follett School Solutions, LLC | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Horse Pilates, LLC | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Humayuns S C | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Inavista Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kavi Associates, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Landairsea Systems, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lead Exposure Elimination Project, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Limitless Innovations, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mak Imaging Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mchenry County College | Educational Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
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