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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 Educational Services industry led the H-1B filings locally during 2024, with 108 petitions (29.8% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 98.1%. Meanwhile, the Health Care and Social Assistance industry was the second largest contributor, filing 75 petitions (20.7% of the total), with an approval rate of 98.7%.
The Buffalo Ledger publication area employers with the most petitions during 2024 included State University of New York at Buffalo, which filed 84 petitions with an approval rate of 97.6%, M and T Bank with 57 petitions and an approval rate of 100%, and Research Foundation for the State University of New York, which filed 19 petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Buffalo Ledger publication area saw a 3.7% 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 | Educational Services | 108 | 29.8% | 98.1% | 1.9% |
| 2 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 75 | 20.7% | 98.7% | 1.3% |
| 3 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 67 | 18.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Finance and Insurance | 58 | 16% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Manufacturing | 24 | 6.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Wholesale Trade | 7 | 1.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Information | 3 | 0.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 3 | 0.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Retail Trade | 2 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Public Administration | 2 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Construction | 2 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry(ies) | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State University of New York at Buffalo | Educational Services | 84 | 97.6% | 2.4% |
| M and T Bank | Finance and Insurance | 57 | 100% | 0% |
| Research Foundation for the State University of New York | Educational Services | 19 | 100% | 0% |
| Cannon Design, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 14 | 100% | 0% |
| Independent Health Association, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 13 | 100% | 0% |
| Kaleida Health | Health Care and Social Assistance | 12 | 100% | 0% |
| Computer Task Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| Catholic Health System, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Rich Products Corporation | Manufacturing | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Academic Medicine Services D B, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| General Physician, P C | Health Care and Social Assistance | 7 | 85.7% | 14.3% |
| Qima US, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| University at Buffalo Pediatric as | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Foit Albert Associates Architecture Engineering and Surveying, P C | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| IVR Technology Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Information | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| New Era Cap, LLC | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Baillie Lumber Company L P | Wholesale Trade | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| ACV Auctions, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Maple-Gate Anesthesiologists D, P C | Health Care and Social Assistance, Public Administration | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Phillips Lytle, LLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| TXMQ, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Emergencetek Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Fisher-Price, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Frontier Science and Technology Research Foundation, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Great Lakes Medical Imaging, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| M T Bank | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Lighthouse Technology Services, Inc. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| GZA Geoenvironmental of New York | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Hauptman Woodward Medical Research Institute, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Infinity Medical of WNY, P C | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Research Foundation of Suny at Buffalo | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Canisius College | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Anthony Brown Pharmacy, Inc. | Retail Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Crowley Webb Associates | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Amar Atwal PC, M.D. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Dliflc | Health Care and Social Assistance, Public Administration | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| WNY Med, P C | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Valmar Management, LLC | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| University Ophthalmology Services | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| University Emergency Medical Servi | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| University at Buffalo Surgeons, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Occhino, Corp. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| University at Buffalo Neurosurgery, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| University Neurology, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| United Precious Metal Refining, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ub Family Medicine, Inc. | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Zordi, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Robert J Lacarrubba PC, D.D.S. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rohan and Harper, PC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rpci Oncology, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Truvai Biosciences, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Trophy Point, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rupp Pfalzgraf, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Servotronics, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sinatra and Company Management, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tapecon, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Synacor, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sterling HC Management Group, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Stark Technician Operating Company, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Neighborhood Health Center | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Consulting Professionals, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Comprehend PT, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Centivo Corporation | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Calspan Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Buffalo Wire Works Company, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Buffalo Medical Group, P C | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Board of Coorperative Educational Services for the Second Supervisory District of Erie Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bestself Behavioral Health, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Backstage Technology, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Aurubis Buffalo, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Artaflex Buffalo, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| ARP Materials, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Api Heat Transfer, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Antunovich Associates, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Abbott Anesthesiologist Associates | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Moog, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Manage Your Business, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| LVBW, LLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lehigh Construction Group | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Islechem, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Inlighten, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ima Life North America, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Homeabroad, Inc. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hilbert College | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Gleichenhaus Marchese and Weishaar, P C | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Giambra Realty, Corp. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Geo Data Intelligence Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Eb-5 Enterprises, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dent Neurologic Group, LLP | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Delaware North Companies, Inc. | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cyflare Security, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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