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 Westchester Reporter publication area submitted 883 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 97.6%.
The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in the Westchester Reporter publication area during 2024, with 252 petitions (28.5% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 99.2%. Meanwhile, the Finance and Insurance industry was the second largest contributor, filing 246 petitions (27.9% of the total), with an approval rate of 98.4%.
The Westchester Reporter publication area employers with the most petitions categorized under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector during 2024 included Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., which filed 127 petitions with an approval rate of 100%, Regeneron Genetics Center, LLC with 16 petitions and an approval rate of 100%, and Software Guidance and Assistance I, which filed 10 petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector in the Westchester Reporter publication area saw a 13% 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 Westchester Reporter Publication Area, 2024
| Rank | Industry | Total Petitions | % of All Submissions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 252 | 28.5% | 99.2% | 0.8% |
| 2 | Finance and Insurance | 246 | 27.9% | 98.4% | 1.6% |
| 3 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 153 | 17.3% | 94.8% | 5.2% |
| 4 | Manufacturing | 94 | 10.6% | 97.9% | 2.1% |
| 5 | Public Administration | 30 | 3.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Educational Services | 26 | 2.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Information | 21 | 2.4% | 95.2% | 4.8% |
| 8 | Construction | 13 | 1.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 9 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Retail Trade | 8 | 0.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Wholesale Trade | 5 | 0.6% | 80% | 20% |
| 12 | Transportation and Warehousing | 4 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Accommodation and Food Services | 4 | 0.5% | 50% | 50% |
| 12 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 4 | 0.5% | 75% | 25% |
| 15 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 3 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 16 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
Employer H-1B Petitions in the Westchester Reporter Publication Area During 2024
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mastercard International Incorporated | Finance and Insurance | 194 | 97.9% | 2.1% |
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 127 | 100% | 0% |
| Teladoc Health, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 71 | 98.6% | 1.4% |
| Pepsico, Inc. | Manufacturing | 41 | 100% | 0% |
| New York Power Authority | Public Administration | 31 | 100% | 0% |
| Richmond Children Center, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 29 | 75.9% | 24.1% |
| Regeneron Genetics Center, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 16 | 100% | 0% |
| ARCH Capital Services, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 16 | 100% | 0% |
| Westchester County Health Care Cor | Health Care and Social Assistance | 15 | 100% | 0% |
| Software Guidance and Assistance I | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| Madison-Davis | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Privilege Underwriters, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Benchmark Education Company, LLC | Information | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Swiss Re America Holding Corporati | Finance and Insurance | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Frito-Lay, Inc. | Manufacturing | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Westchester Medical Center Advance | Health Care and Social Assistance | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Veterinary Emergency Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Swiss Re Management US Corporation | Finance and Insurance | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Pace University | Educational Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Software Guidance Assistance, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Curtis Instruments, Inc. | Manufacturing | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Winifred Masterson Burke Medical Research Institute | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 80% | 20% |
| Dack Consulting Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Iona University | Educational Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Pepsi-Cola Technical Operations in | Manufacturing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Clarapath, Inc. | Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC | Manufacturing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Tenazx, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| White Plains Hospital | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Mastercard Technologies, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Sublime Wireless, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Bullwhip Technologies, LLC | Information | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Pepsico Sales, Inc. | Manufacturing | 4 | 75% | 25% |
| K a Engineering Consulting, PC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Montefiore Health System, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Rolling Frito-Lay Sales LP | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Green Point Technology Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Stone Barns Restoration, Corp. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Accommodation and Food Services, Public Administration | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| SR Corporate Solutions America Hol | Finance and Insurance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Fred S Keller School | Educational Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Pepsico Beverage Sales, LLC | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Consumer Reports, Inc. | Information | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Atlas Air, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Carl Zeiss, Inc. | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| New York Medical College | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| QTG Development, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Greenburgh Central School District | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Fujifilm North America Corporation | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Blue Hill at Stone Barns, LLC | Accommodation and Food Services | 2 | 0% | 100% |
| Packaging Technologies Inspection, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Group-S, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Jackson Lewis, PC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Recovery Physical Therapy, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Northeast Provider Solutions, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Breuer Premium Pet Food Company, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Pelham Country Club | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Pladis North America, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| PKF Oconnor Davies, LLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Nutravel Technology Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Brightfarms, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% | |
| St. Josephs Hospital | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Dualitas Capital Management, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Therapycare PT Services, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Mavis Tire Supply, LLC | Retail Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Burruano & Company, LLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Carrier Logistics, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Nympco, Corp. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Oakridge Staffing, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Quadrus Medical Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Provence Rose Group, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Property Resources Corporation | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| PBS Training, LLC | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| PCI Industries, Corp. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Phileo Staffing Solutions, Corp. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pepsi-Cola Advertising and Marketi | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Swiss Re America Holding Corporation | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Techtriad Team, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Masters School | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Mines Press, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The New York and Presbyterian Hospital | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Thinksec, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tracer Imageing, LLC | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Trident General Contracting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Trivium Point Accounting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Turbofil Packaging Machines, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ultrafabrics, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Westman Ateiler, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| WG Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Whippoorwill Club Incorporated | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Willowfield Development, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wilson Elser | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wisdom Design Studio, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Zwilling J a Henckels, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rethink Capital Partners Formerly Seavest Investment Group LLC, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Retriever Medical Dental Payments | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Richard Allen, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rossomela, Inc. | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sarah Lawrence College | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Saurabh Kaushik Medical Servicespc | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| SB Technology D B a Sandboxaq, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sherbrooke Park Advisers, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sinfonik, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Skellig Automation US, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Solar Electric Systems, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Solutions 4 Community Health | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Spinal Pain and Rehab Medical, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Structurecraft Contracting, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sun River Health, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sunshine and Fire Productions, LLC | Information | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| SW Management, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cabanillas and Associates, P C | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology LL | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Carl Zeiss Industrial Quality Solu | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Carl Zeiss X-Ray Microscopy, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Charles a Manganaro Consulting ENG | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| City School District of New Rochel | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Columbia University | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cosan Construction, Corp. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Costello Construction Group, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Crown Awards, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Danone North America Public Benefit Corporation | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| DB US Holding Corporation | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| DE LA Garza Architecture, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Deer Management Company D B a Bessemer Venture Partners LP, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Doctors United, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| DVS Pharmacy, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| E C C O III Enterprises, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Echidna, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Eco-Structure Constructions Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Jecus, Inc. | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 7 Mile Global Ad Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Adhaw, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Admore Airconditioning, Corp. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Aerolase Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Aity, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| AMR Engineering Consultant, PC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Apollo Mis, LLC | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Arthur Chabon Architect, PC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Atmosphere Design Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Auto Techlabs, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Axispoint Technology Solutions Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Baisys Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Batska Consulting Group | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bettergy, Corp. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bon Secours Community Hospital | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Boumel Enterprises, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Braven Environmental, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Brickens Construction, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| BTC Converge Buyer, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Builders Patch, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Jennings Financial Advisory, Corp. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Julia Dyckman Andrus Memorial, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| KCM Contracting, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lawless Mangione Architects Engineers, LLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Leason Ellis, LLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| LGM Consultants Engineering Services, PLLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lifelines, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lowey Dannenberg, P C | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Macsteel International USA, Corp. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Map 610 Design | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mast Jaegermeister US, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mastercard Mobile Transactions Sol | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Melcara, Corp. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mercy University | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mindhop, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Modus Associates, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mutch Associates, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| New York University | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nyc Foundation for Computer Science Education | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| ECS Fin, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Eileen Fisher, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Electronic Funds Transfer, Corp. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Embrace Management, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Finkelstein Blankinship Frei Pearson Garber, LLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Finkelstein Blankinship Frei-Pears | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| First Hand Management Resources | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Gakkyusha U S a Company, Ltd. | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Gallo Associates Cpas, PC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Gallop Growth, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Gamco Investors, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Graphite Metallizing Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hampshire Club, Inc. | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hawkshaw, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| HD Office Solutions, Inc. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Histogenetics, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| HK Motorcars, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ivyrehab Physical Therapy Occupati | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Jac Vandenberg, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Jasci, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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