Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/
Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/
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 NE Colorado News publication area submitted 94 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 98.9%.
The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in the NE Colorado News publication area during 2024, with 36 petitions (38.3% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 100%. Meanwhile, the Manufacturing industry was the second largest contributor, filing 25 petitions (26.6% of the total), with an approval rate of 96%.
The NE Colorado News publication area employers with the most petitions categorized under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector during 2024 included Talent Clustr, LLC, which filed 14 petitions with an approval rate of 100%, Galey Systems, Inc. with nine petitions and an approval rate of 100%, and Outrider Technologies, Inc., which filed eight petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector in the NE Colorado News publication area saw a 125% 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 | 36 | 38.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 25 | 26.6% | 96% | 4% |
| 3 | Construction | 8 | 8.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 7 | 7.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Educational Services | 5 | 5.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 3.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Information | 2 | 2.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Retail Trade | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Utilities | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Beef Company a JBS USA Subsi | Manufacturing, Wholesale Trade, Management of Companies and Enterprises | 25 | 96% | 4% |
| Talent Clustr, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 14 | 100% | 0% |
| Galey Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Outrider Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Hensel Phelps Construction Company | Construction | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Pilgrims Pride Corporation | Manufacturing, Retail Trade | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Plumrose USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Swift Beef Company a JBS USA Subsidiary | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Burlington School District Re 6J | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Wray Community District Hospital | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Wray School District Rd-2 | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Trees Water and People | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Safebuilt, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Twin View Farms, LLC | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Vestas Blades America, Inc. | Utilities | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pilgrim S Pride Corporation | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Northeast Colorado Health Departme | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Morgan County School District Re 3 | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| JBS Plainwell, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Integrated Water Services, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Golden Aluminum, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| East Phillips County Hospital District | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Earth Engineering Consultants, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| CPP, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Clean Connect Ai, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Canidium, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| C and F, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Blue Margin, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Arya Holdings, LLC | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Agile RF Systems, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 4X Industrial, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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