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Employers in LA Harbor News publication area filed 511 H-1B petitions throughout 2024

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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 based in the LA Harbor News publication area submitted 511 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub. Of these, 499 were approved (97.7%), while 12 were denied (2.3%).

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. 

In 2024, the average approval rate for H-1B petitions across the United States stood at 98%, slightly higher than 2023's 97.3%.

The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings locally 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%.

Compared to 2023, the LA Harbor News publication area saw a 5.4% 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
RankIndustryTotal Petitions% of All Submissions% Approved% Denied
1Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services21842.7%97.7%2.3%
2Manufacturing9618.8%100%0%
3Health Care and Social Assistance5310.4%96.2%3.8%
4Wholesale Trade316.1%100%0%
5Transportation and Warehousing244.7%95.8%4.2%
6Retail Trade152.9%93.3%6.7%
6Educational Services152.9%100%0%
8Finance and Insurance142.7%92.9%7.1%
9Information102%100%0%
10Construction91.8%88.9%11.1%
11Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services81.6%100%0%
12Other Services (except Public Administration)40.8%100%0%
13Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation20.4%100%0%
14Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting10.2%100%0%
14Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction10.2%100%0%
14Real Estate and Rental and Leasing10.2%100%0%
14Accommodation and Food Services10.2%0%100%
Employer H-1B Petitions in the LA Harbor News Publication Area During 2024
Company NameIndustry(ies)Total Petitions% Approved% Denied
V Soft Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3797.3%2.7%
Molina Healthcare, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance37100%0%
Faraday and Future, Inc.Manufacturing18100%0%
ERP Integrated Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services15100%0%
Herbalife International of America, Inc.Manufacturing12100%0%
Chugh, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services9100%0%
FNS, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing988.9%11.1%
Moffatt and NicholProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services9100%0%
California State University Long BeachEducational Services8100%0%
Mindtech SolutionProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services8100%0%
Epson America, Inc.Manufacturing7100%0%
Hotta Liesenberg Saito, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services7100%0%
Cubedigico, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services785.7%14.3%
Chugh Cpas, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
CZV, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
Mangan, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
P2S, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
Yamaha Motor Corporation USAManufacturing6100%0%
Occupational Safety Councils of AmericaProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Educational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance5100%0%
Simplehuman, LLCWholesale Trade5100%0%
Harbinger Motors, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Graymatter Robotics, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services580%20%
Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor Ucla Medical CenterProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Tricom QuestAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services4100%0%
Green Wave Ingredients, Inc.Retail Trade4100%0%
Tofba International, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
DJI Service, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
ARC Boat CompanyManufacturing4100%0%
Welbe Health, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance4100%0%
Calsoft SystemsProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Kaarya, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Information4100%0%
Weld on Adhesives, Inc.Manufacturing4100%0%
Scan GroupFinance and Insurance475%25%
Stearns, Conrad and Schmidt Consulting Engineering, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Talent and Acquisition, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Sun West Mortage Company, Inc.Finance and Insurance3100%0%
Good Food Holdings, LLCRetail Trade3100%0%
Outsourced Licensee NetworkRetail Trade366.7%33.3%
International Technologies and Systems, Corp.Wholesale Trade, Finance and Insurance3100%0%
Careonsite, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance366.7%33.3%
P2S LPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Odys Aviation F K a Craft Aero, Inc.Manufacturing3100%0%
RDC S111, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
American Honda Motor Company, Inc.Manufacturing3100%0%
Padcom Design and Construction Management Services, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Mag Aerospace Industries, Inc.Manufacturing3100%0%
Auditboard, Inc.Information3100%0%
Apex Logistics International, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Arktura, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Symposia Studio, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Exemplis, LLCManufacturing2100%0%
FCC Logistics, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Motivo Engineering, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Gemmacon North America, Inc.Other Services (except Public Administration)2100%0%
Station Digital Media, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Goldbrecht, LLCManufacturing2100%0%
Lieutenant Foods AmericasWholesale Trade2100%0%
Professional Outsourcing Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Korean Red Ginseng Inc., Corp.Wholesale Trade2100%0%
Kings Hawaiian Bakery Southeast inManufacturing2100%0%
Ruggable, LLCManufacturing2100%0%
Health-AdeManufacturing2100%0%
Seqgen, Inc.Wholesale Trade2100%0%
Chorus Innovations, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Compulink Management Center DB, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Cover Technologies, Inc.Manufacturing2100%0%
Tsukuru Texas CorporationConstruction250%50%
Turbo Air, Inc.Wholesale Trade2100%0%
Cavity Sliders USA, Inc.Manufacturing2100%0%
DMC Power, Inc.Manufacturing2100%0%
DMF, Inc.Manufacturing2100%0%
B a Sims Engineering, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Dolphin Logistics, Inc.Retail Trade, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Applied Business Software, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
E K TechnologiesProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Traffic Management, Inc.Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services2100%0%
Carbon Activated CorporationWholesale Trade2100%0%
California State University FullertonEducational Services2100%0%
Aibot US Operation, Inc.Manufacturing2100%0%
Porsche Engineering Services NorthProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
UST Global, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Upwing Energy, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
University of EvansvilleEducational Services1100%0%
Quality Production Services, Inc.Construction1100%0%
Uniuni Logistics, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Rejoule IncorporatedProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Polar Power, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Pixio USA, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
T-Z Enterprises, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Valizant, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
VDS USA, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Phenomenex, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Pharmaresearch USA, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Virginia Country ClubArts, Entertainment, and Recreation1100%0%
VisionaireProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Paramount Extrusions Company a, Corp.Manufacturing1100%0%
Pangea CDS, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Wash Multifamily Laundry Systems, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Webtrans Logistics, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Wine Wine Situation, LLCWholesale Trade1100%0%
Pacific Ironclad, LLCConstruction1100%0%
Yallatizers1100%0%
Zwift, Inc.Information1100%0%
Ta Chen International, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
The Designory, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Sure Forming Systems, Inc.Construction1100%0%
The Lighting Design Alliance, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Supertec Machinery, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Thermal Engineering International USA, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Sun Mark Stainless, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Torrance Memorial Medical CenterHealth Care and Social Assistance10%100%
Storm Management, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Translational Pulmonary and ImmunoHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Spartan Radar, Inc.Information1100%0%
Southern California Institute for Research and Education1100%0%
Tristar Risk Management, Inc.Finance and Insurance1100%0%
Tsong Law Group, APCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Tsukuru U S a CorporationConstruction1100%0%
Singer Vehicle Design, LLCOther Services (except Public Administration)1100%0%
Shoreline Surgery Center, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Sequence ARTS and Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Scan Health PlanFinance and Insurance1100%0%
Twining Consulting, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Salida Del Sol Cbas, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Salida Del Sol Adult Day Health Care, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Unipharma, Inc.Retail Trade1100%0%
United Pacific Industries, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Rocket Lab USA, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Robert Brown and Associates Communications, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
4 Ai Soft, LLCInformation1100%0%
Castillo Engineering, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Celebrity Casinos, Inc.Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation1100%0%
Cosmodyne, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Dentis USA CorporationWholesale Trade1100%0%
Diamond Mattress Company, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Diasorin Molecular, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services10%100%
Divergent Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
DR Mona Shah a Professional, Corp.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
East Japan Railway Company1100%0%
Eastray, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Efficient Logistics, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Emergence Software Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Eminent, Inc.Retail Trade1100%0%
Energy Datametrics, LLCInformation1100%0%
Energy Service Partners, Inc.Construction1100%0%
Epost Global, LLCTransportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Estructura USA Engineering, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Executive Development, LLCReal Estate and Rental and Leasing1100%0%
Abacus Ip, LLCInformation1100%0%
Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance ServiceFinance and Insurance1100%0%
AL Dahra ACX, Inc.Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting1100%0%
Allied Rehab Services, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Altair Paramount a World Energy LLC Subsidiary, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
America Evangelical UniversityEducational Services1100%0%
American Integrated Services, Inc.Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1100%0%
Apex Logistics International Lax, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Aspen Data AdvisorsFinance and Insurance1100%0%
Bar Bakers, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Belcastro Commercial BuildersConstruction1100%0%
Benevolence Industries IncorporatedHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Best Global Nutrition, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Better Earth, Inc.Construction1100%0%
Biogas EngineeringProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
BNX Shipping Headquarters, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Built to Submit Enterprises, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
California Resources, Corp.Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction1100%0%
Expert Computer International, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Leothundra Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services10%100%
Liberty in North KoreaOther Services (except Public Administration)1100%0%
Lighthaus, Inc.Information1100%0%
Lions Investment and Trading, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Littleflower, Inc.Accommodation and Food Services10%100%
Long Beach Unified School DistrictEducational Services1100%0%
Lunala, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
M4 Engineering, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Madaluxe Group, LLCWholesale Trade1100%0%
Marukai CorporationRetail Trade1100%0%
Match the Hatch Biotechnology, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Multiquip, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Myers Houghton and Partners, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Norco Industries, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
OK International, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Onixport, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Ora Industries, LLCWholesale Trade1100%0%
OTX Logistics, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Farmers and Merchants Bank of LongFinance and Insurance1100%0%
Fast Chain, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing1100%0%
FBR Marble, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Francison Consulting, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Frogman Media GroupProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Geniezip USA, LLCTransportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Giumarra International Berry, LLCWholesale Trade1100%0%
Global Logistical Connections, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Honda Kaihatsu Americas, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
HZ Cpas and Advisors, P CProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
IN Motion Design, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Instaco, LLCRetail Trade1100%0%
International Sourcing and ManufacAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1100%0%
Intertrend Communications, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Iqra Network, Inc.1100%0%
Kair Harbor Express, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
KCC Transport Systems, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Keenan and AssociatesFinance and Insurance1100%0%

ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY

Faraday & Future IncCity of Signal HillCity of TorranceBuilt To Submit Enterprises IncFcc Logistics IncBa Sims Engineering IncEnergy Service Partners IncComptonCity of LakewoodDivergent Technologies IncTsukuru USA CorporationLong BeachWebtrans Logistics IncApplied Business Software Inc.Pacific Ironclad LLCNorco Industries Inc.Intertrend Communications Inc.FBR Marble Inc.Castillo Engineering Inc.Leothundra Technologies LLCUpwing Energy Inc.Seqgen Inc.Executive Development LLCM4 Engineering Inc.Unipharma Inc.Apex Logistics International Inc.Carbon Activated CorporationCity of Los AlamitosUnited Pacific Industries Inc.Biogas EngineeringLomitaCover Technologies Inc.KCC Transport Systems Inc.Quality Production Services Inc.Mindtech SolutionsDMF Inc.Salida Del Sol Adult Day Health Care LLCMadaluxe Group LLCGardenaCalsoft SystemsIn Motion Design Inc.Herbalife International of America Inc.Professional Outsourcing Solutions Inc.Southern California Institute for Research and EducationTurbo Air Inc.Polar Power Inc.Pangea-CDS Inc.Benevolence Industries IncorporatedHotta Liesenberg Saito LLPStorm Management Inc.America Evangelical UniversityArktura LLCExpert Computer International Inc.Shoreline Surgery Center LLCCity of BellflowerSure Forming Systems Inc.VisionaireTorrance Memorial Medical CenterMotivo Engineering LLCChugh LLPDiamond Mattress Company Inc.Celebrity Casinos Inc.American Integrated Services Inc.Apex Logistics International (lax) Inc.Lighthaus Inc.Kair Harbor Express LLCAllied Rehab Services Inc.Mangan Inc.Liberty in North KoreaCity of Seal BeachCerritosKaarya LLCStation Digital Media Inc.Valizant Inc.Erp Integrated Solutions LLCRDC-S111 Inc.Sun West Mortgage Company Inc.California State University Long BeachScan Health PlanThe Lighting Design Alliance Inc.CarsonPixio USA Inc.Molina Healthcare Inc.Myers Houghton and Partners Inc.Supertec Machinery Inc.

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