Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/
Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/
This represents an approval rate of 98.3%, which is higher than the nationwide average.
That year, the average approval rate for H-1B petitions across the U.S. stood at 98%, slightly higher than the 97.3% recorded in 2023. Statewide, employers in Indiana across all industries submitted 2,885 petitions during the same period, with an approval rate of 98%.
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 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led H-1B petition approvals in the SW Indiana News publication area during 2024, filing a total of 73 petitions (62.4% of all submissions) and receiving 71 approvals, resulting in an approval rate of 97.3%. The Health Care and Social Assistance industry followed, with 12 petitions (10.3% of all submissions) and an approval rate of 100%.
Employers are classified under industries based on their reported operations and may be involved in multiple industries.
The employers that filed the most petitions in the area during 2024 included Onemain General Services Corporation with 54 petitions and 96.3% of them approved, University of Southern Indiana and OMF Services, LLC with 10 petitions each, and Traylor Bros, Inc. with seven petitions filed and an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, Indiana saw a 15% 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.
| Rank | Industry | Total Petitions | % of All Submissions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 73 | 62.4% | 97.3% | 2.7% |
| 2 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 12 | 10.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Educational Services | 12 | 10.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Manufacturing | 11 | 9.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Construction | 7 | 6% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 1 | 0.9% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onemain General Services Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 54 | 96.3% | 3.7% |
| University of Southern Indiana | Educational Services | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| OMF Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| Traylor Bros, Inc. | Construction | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Deaconess Clinic, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Deaconess Hospital, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Lochmueller Group | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Toptech1, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Flanders Electric Motor Service, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Value Labs It, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Poly Seal, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pain Management Centers of America PSC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Oakland City University | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nexus Energy, LLC | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ivy Technician Community College | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| HR Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hansen Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Fiberweb, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Familia Dental Evansville, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Evana Tool and Engineering, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Electronics Research, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| ECS Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Echo Community Health Care, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Covalence Speciality Adhesives, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bprex Closures, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Berry Global, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Berry Film Products Company, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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