Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS | https://www.dhswatchlist.com/
Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS | https://www.dhswatchlist.com/
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 LA Harbor News publication area submitted 511 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 97.7%.
The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in the LA Harbor News publication area during 2024, with 218 petitions (42.7% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 97.7%. Meanwhile, the Manufacturing industry was the second largest contributor, filing 96 petitions (18.8% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.
Among local employers with petitions categorized under the Finance and Insurance sector during 2024, Scan Group stood out with four petitions and an approval rate of 75%, followed by Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc. with three petitions and an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Finance and Insurance sector in the LA Harbor News publication area saw a 55.6% 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.
H-1B Petitions by Industry in the LA Harbor News Publication Area, 2024
| Rank | Industry | Total Petitions | % of All Submissions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 218 | 42.7% | 97.7% | 2.3% |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 96 | 18.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 53 | 10.4% | 96.2% | 3.8% |
| 4 | Wholesale Trade | 31 | 6.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Transportation and Warehousing | 24 | 4.7% | 95.8% | 4.2% |
| 6 | Retail Trade | 15 | 2.9% | 93.3% | 6.7% |
| 6 | Educational Services | 15 | 2.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Finance and Insurance | 14 | 2.7% | 92.9% | 7.1% |
| 9 | Information | 10 | 2% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Construction | 9 | 1.8% | 88.9% | 11.1% |
| 11 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 8 | 1.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 4 | 0.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 2 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 14 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 14 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 1 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 14 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 14 | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 0.2% | 0% | 100% |
Employer H-1B Petitions in the LA Harbor News Publication Area During 2024
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-Soft Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 37 | 97.3% | 2.7% |
| Molina Healthcare, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 37 | 100% | 0% |
| ERP Integrated Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 15 | 100% | 0% |
| Faraday and Future, Inc. | Manufacturing | 13 | 100% | 0% |
| Herbalife International of America | Manufacturing | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| FNS, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 9 | 88.9% | 11.1% |
| Chugh, LLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Mindtech Solutions | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| California State University Long B | Educational Services | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Moffatt and Nichol | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Cubedigico, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 85.7% | 14.3% |
| Hotta Liesenberg Saito, LLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Epson America, Inc. | Manufacturing | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| P2S, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Chugh Cpas, LLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Yamaha Motor Corporation USA | Manufacturing | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| CZV, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Mangan, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Simplehuman, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Harbinger Motors, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Occupational Safety Councils of America | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Educational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Faraday & Future, Inc. | Manufacturing | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Graymatter Robotics, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 80% | 20% |
| Lundquist Institute for Biomedical | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Calsoft Systems | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Tofba International, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Kaarya, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Information | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Scan Group | Finance and Insurance | 4 | 75% | 25% |
| Stearns Conrad and Schmidt Consult | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Weld on Adhesives, Inc. | Manufacturing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Welbe Health, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| ARC Boat Company | Manufacturing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Tricom Quest | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| DJI Service, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Green Wave Ingredients, Inc. | Retail Trade | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Good Food Holdings, LLC | Retail Trade | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Careonsite, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| California State University Long Beach | Educational Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Mag Aerospace Industries, LLC | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Outsourced Licensee Network | Retail Trade | 3 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Auditboard, Inc. | Information | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Arktura, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| P2S LP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Odys Aviation F K a Craft Aero, Inc. | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Apex Logistics International, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Padcom Design and Construction Manager | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| American Honda Motor Company, Inc. | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Station Digital Media, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Exemplis, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Gemmacon North America, Inc. | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Symposia Studio, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| FCC Logistics, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Goldbrecht, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Health-Ade | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Seqgen, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| International Technologies and Sys | Wholesale Trade, Finance and Insurance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Ruggable, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Kings Hawaiian Bakery Southeast in | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Korean Red Ginseng Inc., Corp. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Rdc-S111, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Professional Outsourcing Solutions | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Lieutenant Foods Americas | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Moffatt & Nichol | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Motivo Engineering, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| DMC Power, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| DMF, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Dolphin Logistics, Inc. | Retail Trade, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| B a Sims Engineering, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Turbo Air, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| E K Technologies | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Traffic Management, Inc. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Applied Business Software, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Chorus Innovations, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Cavity Sliders USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Tsukuru Texas Corporation | Construction | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Compulink Management Center DB, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Carbon Activated Corporation | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Talent and Acquisition, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Cover Technologies, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Aibot US Operation, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Upwing Energy, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Polar Power, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pixio USA, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Porsche Engineering Services North | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| University of Evansville | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Uniuni Logistics, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Quality Production Services, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| RDC S111, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| United Pacific Industries, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| T-Z Enterprises, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| UST Global, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Valizant, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Phenomenex, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pharmaresearch USA, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| VDS USA, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Virginia Country Club | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Visionaire | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Paramount Extrusions Company a, Corp. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pangea CDS, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wash Multifamily Laundry Systems, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Webtrans Logistics, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wine Wine Situation, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pacific Ironclad, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Yallatizers | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Zwift, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ta Chen International, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Talent & Acquisition, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sure Forming Systems, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Supertec Machinery, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Designory, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Lighting Design Alliance, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Thermal Engineering International USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sun Mark Stainless, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Storm Management, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Torrance Memorial Medical Center | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Spartan Radar, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Translational Pulmonary and Immuno | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tristar Risk Management, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tsong Law Group, APC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Southern California Institute for Research and Education | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Singer Vehicle Design, LLC | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tsukuru U S a Corporation | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Shoreline Surgery Center, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sequence ARTS & Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Scan Health Plan | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Salida Del Sol Cbas, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Salida Del Sol Adult Day Health Care, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Twining Consulting, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rocket Lab USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Unipharma, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Robert Brown & Associates Communications, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rejoule Incorporated | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Castillo Engineering, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Celebrity Casinos, Inc. | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cosmodyne, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dentis USA Corporation | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Diamond Mattress Company, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Diasorin Molecular, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Divergent Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| DR Mona Shah a Professional, Corp. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| East Japan Railway Company | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Eastray, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Efficient Logistics, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Emergence Software Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Eminent, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Energy Datametrics, LLC | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Energy Service Partners, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Epost Global, LLC | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Estructura USA Engineering, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Executive Development, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Expert Computer International, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 4aisoft, LLC | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Abacus Ip, LLC | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Service | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| AL Dahra ACX, Inc. | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Allied Rehab Services, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Altair Paramount a World Energy LLC Subsidiary, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| America Evangelical University | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| American Integrated Services, Inc. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Apex Logistics International Lax, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Aspen Data Advisors, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bar Bakers, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Belcastro Commercial Builders | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Benevolence Industries Incorporated | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Best Global Nutrition, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Better Earth, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Biogas Engineering | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| BNX Shipping Headquarters, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Built to Submit Enterprises, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| California Resources Corporation | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Keenan and Associates | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Leothundra Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Liberty in North Korea | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lighthaus, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lions Investment and Trading, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Littleflower, Inc. | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Long Beach Unified School District | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lunala, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| M4 Engineering, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Madaluxe Group, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Marukai Corporation | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Match the Hatch Biotechnology, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Multiquip, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Myers Houghton and Partners, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Norco Industries, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| OK International, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Onixport, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ora Industries, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| OTX Logistics, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Farmers and Merchants Bank of Long | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Fast-Chain, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| FBR Marble, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Francison Consulting, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Frogman Media Group | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Geniezip USA, LLC | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Giumarra International Berry, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Global Logistical Connections, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Herbalife International of America, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Honda Kaihatsu Americas, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| HZ Cpas and Advisors, P C | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| IN Motion Design, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Instaco, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| International Sourcing and Manufac | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| International Technologies & Systems, Corp. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Intertrend Communications, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Iqra Network, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Kair Harbor Express, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| KCC Transport Systems, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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