Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services | https://medium.com/the-u-s-digital-service/meet-the-dhs-digital-service-champions-may-2018-caee7dade2b
Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services | https://medium.com/the-u-s-digital-service/meet-the-dhs-digital-service-champions-may-2018-caee7dade2b
This represents an approval rate of 93.3%, which is lower than the average in Michigan across all industries.
That year, the statewide average approval rate for H-1B petitions stood at 98.2%, slightly higher than 2023's 97.4%. Across the publication area, employers across all industries submitted 38 petitions during the same period, with an approval rate of 97.4%.
For comparison, the U.S. reported an average approval rate of 98% in 2024.
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.
While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 15 petitions, representing 39.5% of all submissions in Genesee News publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Health Care and Social Assistance industry, which accounted for 12 petitions and represented 31.6% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Health Care and Social Assistance industry, all were approved.
The employers that filed the most petitions in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector in Genesee News publication area during 2024 included 4D Systems, LLC with seven petitions, Samhithmed Pro, Inc. with four petitions, and Lumen It Services, LLC with two.
4D Systems, LLC and Lumen It Services, LLC with two other employers led the industry in the publication area with the highest approval rate of 100% each.
Compared to 2023, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector saw an 11.8% decrease in the number of H-1B petitions across Genesee News publication area 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 | 15 | 39.5% | 93.3% | 6.7% |
| 2 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 12 | 31.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Retail Trade | 4 | 10.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 3 | 7.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Educational Services | 2 | 5.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Construction | 1 | 2.6% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4D Systems, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Mclaren Med Group | Health Care and Social Assistance | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Samhithmed Pro, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 75% | 25% |
| Mclaren Health Care | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| The Hurley Clinics | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Lumen It Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Kettering University | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Insight Management and Consulting | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Kidney Disease and Hypertension Company | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Flint Pharmacy MI, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Matthew D Andrews D P M, P C | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mclaren Flint | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Flint Pharmacy, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Burton Pharmacy, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Onyx Clinical Research | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Brothers Pharmacy, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Boxes R US, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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