Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership
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 Springs Times publication area submitted 108 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 94.4%.
While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 76 petitions, representing 70.4% of all submissions in the Springs Times publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Educational Services industry, which accounted for 10 petitions and represented 9.3% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Educational Services industry, 90% were approved and 10% were denied.
The Springs Times publication area employers with the most petitions categorized under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector during 2024 included Maven Companies, Inc., which filed 32 petitions with an approval rate of 100%, Immense Brains, LLC with 13 petitions and an approval rate of 92.3%, and Technician Talent, LLC, which filed nine petitions with an approval rate of 66.7%.
Compared to 2023, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector in the Springs Times publication area saw a 37.2% 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 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 76 | 70.4% | 93.4% | 6.6% |
| 2 | Educational Services | 10 | 9.3% | 90% | 10% |
| 3 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 9 | 8.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 3 | 2.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Manufacturing | 3 | 2.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Information | 2 | 1.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 0.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Construction | 1 | 0.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 0.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 1 | 0.9% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maven Companies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 34 | 100% | 0% |
| Immense Brains, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 13 | 92.3% | 7.7% |
| Technician Talent, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10 | 70% | 30% |
| University of Colorado Health | Health Care and Social Assistance | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Acompetent, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 80% | 20% |
| Xtivia, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Infosoft, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Colorado College | Educational Services | 4 | 75% | 25% |
| Burlington School District Re 6J | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| BSCS Science Learning | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Pegright, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Advisors Asset Management, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| USA Badminton | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ajax Concrete, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Underline El Paso, LLC | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Vanguard School | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Algemetric, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| RSS Design, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Revolve Labs, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Peakview Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Newmont Cripple Creek & Victor Mining Corporation | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Association of Christian Schools I | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Legacy Sound Productions, LLC | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| KDI Cheese Company, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Insurance Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Atlas Cpas and Advisors, PLLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hero Dental of Longmont, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Eptam West, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dpix, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Development Associates Internation | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Compassion International | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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