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 Fresno Leader publication area submitted 101 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 96%.
The Health Care and Social Assistance industry led the H-1B filings in the Fresno Leader publication area during 2024, with 34 petitions (33.7% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 94.1%. Meanwhile, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry was the second largest contributor, filing 20 petitions (19.8% of the total), with an approval rate of 95%.
In 2024, the Fresno Leader publication area employer with the most petitions categorized under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector was Adisols, LLC, which filed 13 petitions with an approval rate of 92.3%.
Compared to 2023, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector in the Fresno Leader publication area saw a 25.9% 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 | 34 | 33.7% | 94.1% | 5.9% |
| 2 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 20 | 19.8% | 95% | 5% |
| 3 | Educational Services | 16 | 15.8% | 93.8% | 6.3% |
| 4 | Manufacturing | 15 | 14.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Wholesale Trade | 4 | 4% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 3 | 3% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Public Administration | 3 | 3% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Retail Trade | 2 | 2% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Construction | 2 | 2% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose State University | Educational Services | 16 | 93.8% | 6.3% |
| Adisols, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 15 | 93.3% | 6.7% |
| United Health Centers of the San J | Health Care and Social Assistance | 15 | 100% | 0% |
| Olam Americas, LLC | Manufacturing | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Lyons Magnus, LLC | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| H M Providers, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Summit Produce, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Speech Therapy Link, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Fresno Community Hospital & Medical Center | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Dliflc | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Community Physicians Group, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Blue White Robotics US, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Rivulis Irrigation, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District | Public Administration | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Richard Heath and Associates, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sunrise Medical US, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Surdeep Singh Inc., D.D.S. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| The Brix Group, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Funding Team, Inc. | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Roman Catholic Bishop of Fresn | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| VA Southern NV Healthcare System | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Verve Greens, Inc. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| W M Lyles Company | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| West Coast Cutz, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| West Coast Skin and Cancer Medical Center / Rao Dermatology, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Aweta Americas, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bhatia Dental Corporation | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cal Engineering Solutions | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| California Cancer Associates for Research & Excellence, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| California Heart Medical Associates, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Central California Faculty Medical | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation | Public Administration | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Fresno Council of Governments | Public Administration | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| GKN RX, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Heavy Road & Rail | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Her Multitasky, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Irritec USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Jeffrey G Hibbard Inc., D.D.S. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Judge Dental, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Keiser Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nutrition Therapy Essentials, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pryor Property Management, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Reliance Pacific, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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