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Southern Wisconsin Times publication area sees 1,365 H-1B petitions from employers during 2024

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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 based in the Southern Wisconsin Times publication area submitted 1,365 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub. Of these, 1,352 were approved (99%), while 13 were denied (1%).

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 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings locally during 2024, with 338 petitions (24.8% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 98.5%. Meanwhile, the Educational Services industry was the second largest contributor, filing 319 petitions (23.4% of the total), with an approval rate of 99.4%.

The Southern Wisconsin Times publication area employers with the most petitions during 2024 included University of WI System Madison, which filed 294 petitions with an approval rate of 99.3%, Fiserv Solutions, LLC with 155 petitions and an approval rate of 100%, and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, which filed 127 petitions with an approval rate of 99.2%.

Compared to 2023, the Southern Wisconsin Times publication area saw a 12.5% 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 Southern Wisconsin Times Publication Area, 2024
RankIndustryTotal Petitions% of All Submissions% Approved% Denied
1Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services33824.8%98.5%1.5%
2Educational Services31923.4%99.4%0.6%
3Manufacturing21515.8%99.1%0.9%
4Finance and Insurance17713%99.4%0.6%
5Information17012.5%100%0%
6Health Care and Social Assistance493.6%98%2%
7Wholesale Trade402.9%100%0%
8Construction90.7%88.9%11.1%
9Retail Trade80.6%100%0%
9Transportation and Warehousing80.6%100%0%
11Other Services (except Public Administration)40.3%100%0%
11Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services40.3%100%0%
13Management of Companies and Enterprises20.1%100%0%
13Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction20.1%100%0%
13Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation20.1%100%0%
16Accommodation and Food Services10.1%100%0%
16Utilities10.1%100%0%
16Public Administration10.1%100%0%
Employer H-1B Petitions in the Southern Wisconsin Times Publication Area During 2024
Company NameIndustry(ies)Total Petitions% Approved% Denied
University of WI System MadisonEducational Services29499.3%0.7%
Fiserv Solutions, LLCInformation155100%0%
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance CompanyFinance and Insurance12799.2%0.8%
Experis US, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services9697.9%2.1%
Rockwell Automation, Inc.Manufacturing66100%0%
Ge Precision Healthcare, LLCManufacturing, Wholesale Trade, Finance and Insurance55100%0%
Epic Systems CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services47100%0%
Regal Rexnord CorporationManufacturing25100%0%
Fetch Rewards, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services24100%0%
Symphony CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services24100%0%
ISR Info Way, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services24100%0%
CMFG Life Insurance CompanyFinance and Insurance16100%0%
Ge Medical Systems, LLCManufacturing13100%0%
Convergent Science, Inc.Information12100%0%
University of Wisconsin WhitewaterEducational Services11100%0%
Nordic Consulting Partners, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services11100%0%
Springs Window Fashions, LLCManufacturing10100%0%
Labcorp Early Development Laboratories, Inc.Manufacturing1090%10%
Air Wisconsin Airlines, LLCTransportation and Warehousing9100%0%
Robert W Baird and Company IncorporatedFinance and Insurance8100%0%
Krones, Inc.Manufacturing887.5%12.5%
Milwaukee School of EngineeringEducational Services7100%0%
Mortgage Guaranty Insurance CorporationFinance and Insurance7100%0%
Exact Sciences CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Health Care and Social Assistance7100%0%
State of Wisconsin Investment BoardFinance and Insurance6100%0%
Datachat, Inc.Information, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
Dean Health Systems, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance6100%0%
University of WI Med FoundationHealth Care and Social Assistance6100%0%
Flexion, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
Adam Information Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance6100%0%
Mead and Hunt, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Affiliated Engineers, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Natus Medical IncorporatedManufacturing5100%0%
The Morgridge Institute for Research, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Trek Bicycle CorporationManufacturing5100%0%
Ascension Medical Group Southeast Wisconsin, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance475%25%
Miracles Tek, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Wissen, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services475%25%
WTS Paradigm, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Strata Innovative SolutionsConstruction4100%0%
Total Administrative Services CorporationAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services4100%0%
Direct Supply, Inc.Wholesale Trade4100%0%
Fairway Independent Mortgage CorporationFinance and Insurance4100%0%
Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc.Wholesale Trade3100%0%
Sensia, LLCManufacturing3100%0%
Ge Medical Systems Information Technologies, Inc.Manufacturing3100%0%
Elegant Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
J H Findorff Son, Inc.Construction3100%0%
Dental Associates of Wisconsin, Ltd.Health Care and Social Assistance3100%0%
Mercy Health System CorporationHealth Care and Social Assistance3100%0%
Katur Solve CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services366.7%33.3%
Artisan Partners Limited PartnershipFinance and Insurance3100%0%
Affiliated Engineers NW, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Tidal Investments, LLCFinance and Insurance3100%0%
Trishulla, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Brady Worldwide, Inc.Manufacturing3100%0%
Vennsys, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Global Market, LLCRetail Trade, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Sensient Technologies CorporationManufacturing2100%0%
Milwaukee Medical Associates SchoolHealth Care and Social Assistance2100%0%
Hayat Pharmacy 20, LLCRetail Trade2100%0%
Husco Automotive Holdings, LLCManufacturing2100%0%
Wellstack, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Imbed Biosciences, Inc.Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Promega CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Nor Lake, Inc.Manufacturing2100%0%
Agnitio, Inc.Manufacturing2100%0%
Innio Waukesha Gas Engines, Inc.Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction, Manufacturing2100%0%
Afe, Inc.Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Zurn Industries, LLCManufacturing2100%0%
Research Products CorporationManufacturing2100%0%
Edgewood College, Inc.Educational Services2100%0%
KHS USA, Inc.Manufacturing2100%0%
Exatechinfo, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
One Stop Global Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Mars It, Corp.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
PCCW, LLCRetail Trade2100%0%
Lemans CorporationWholesale Trade2100%0%
Fewi Development CorporationFinance and Insurance, Management of Companies and Enterprises2100%0%
University of Wisconsin FoundationOther Services (except Public Administration)2100%0%
Snap on IncorporatedManufacturing2100%0%
Fortrea Clinical Research Unit, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Snap on Specialty ToolsMining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction, Manufacturing2100%0%
ASP Diverse, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Valuation Research CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Geeth Limited Liability CompanyProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Quiver Quantitative, Inc.Information1100%0%
Quarles and Brady, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Zurn Pex, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Phillips Medisize, LLC1100%0%
Partnership Community Health CenterHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Pandata Group, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Pacific Cycle, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Northern Engraving CorporationManufacturing1100%0%
Berntsen International, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Y and D CorporationRetail Trade1100%0%
Wissen Infotech, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Wissen Digital, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
WI Conference of Seventh Day AdventistsOther Services (except Public Administration)1100%0%
Waukesha Bearings CorporationManufacturing1100%0%
Verona Area School DistrictEducational Services1100%0%
Usona Institute, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
United International Education Foundation, Inc.Educational Services1100%0%
Tigre USA, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
The Glacier Group, LLCConstruction1100%0%
The Drexel FundOther Services (except Public Administration)1100%0%
Studio Ea, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc.1100%0%
Stateline Agent Management, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
State of Wisconsin Supreme CourtPublic Administration1100%0%
Spectrum Brands, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Solutionsavvy, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Snap-on Tools Company, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Semex USA, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
School District of Delavan DarienEducational Services1100%0%
Rock River Community Clinic, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Red Star Yeast Company, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Red Comma Media, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Reciprocal Labs CorporationHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Rais USA, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Boviteq USA, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
BRF Hotel, LLCAccommodation and Food Services1100%0%
Bright Dental and Braces, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Capitol Indemnity CorporationFinance and Insurance1100%0%
Care 1 RX, LLCRetail Trade1100%0%
Carroll University, Inc.Educational Services1100%0%
CH Agricultural Technical, LLC10%100%
Chileda Institute, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Church Hansen, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Conntek Integrated Solutions, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Crabel Operations, LLCManagement of Companies and Enterprises1100%0%
Dairyland Power CooperativeUtilities1100%0%
Dataguise, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
DNT Associates, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Education Analytics, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Exact Sciences Laboratories, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
3D Molecular Designs, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
A T Villa, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Affiliated Engineers Metro DC, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Affiliated Engineers Se, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Affiliated Engineers W, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Agrace Hospicecare, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
All States Agent Parts, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
AMTC and Associates, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Anesis Foundation for Mental HealtHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Angus-Young Associates, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Aro Eberle ArchitectsProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Arteast, LLCEducational Services1100%0%
Ascension Medical Group Fox Valley WI, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Aspirus Medical Group, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Aurora Medical Group, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
B and P Mechanical, Inc.Construction10%100%
Berco of America, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Kohn Law Firm S CProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Kolbe Kolbe Millwork Company, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Komatsu Mining, Corp.Manufacturing1100%0%
Kumar Ventures, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services10%100%
Latino Academy of Workforce DeveloEducational Services1100%0%
Lautrec CorporationRetail Trade1100%0%
Madison Museum of Contemporary ARTArts, Entertainment, and Recreation1100%0%
Meicher Cpas, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
MGA Research CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Michaels Energy, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Miller Electric Manufacturing, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club LPArts, Entertainment, and Recreation1100%0%
Milwaukee Import of Wisconsin, LLCWholesale Trade1100%0%
Milwaukee Institute of ART and DesEducational Services1100%0%
Mortenson Kim Raidious, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Motive SCC, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Natures Way Brands, LLCWholesale Trade1100%0%
Exec Search, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Familia Dental Janesville, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Familia Dental Madison East, LLCFinance and Insurance1100%0%
Fastrak Softworks, Inc.Information1100%0%
Foley and Lardner, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Fujifilm Cellular Dynamics, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Graef-USA, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Husco International, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Illinois Tool Works, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Impact Confections, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Increx Systems, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Ingleside CommunitiesHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Innovenn, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Jessica Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Johnson Block and Company, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Joseph Lee and Associates, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Kadop Health Care Services, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%

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