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.
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 in the Brevard Sun publication area during 2024, with 17 petitions (23.9% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 100%.
Among local employers with petitions during 2024, Florida Institute of Technology stood out with 15 petitions and an approval rate of 100%, followed by North Brevard County Hospital District with seven petitions and an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Brevard Sun publication area saw a 10.9% 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 | Educational Services | 17 | 23.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 13 | 18.3% | 92.3% | 7.7% |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 13 | 18.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 13 | 18.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Retail Trade | 6 | 8.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Wholesale Trade | 3 | 4.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Information | 1 | 1.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 1.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 1.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Construction | 1 | 1.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 1.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Public Administration | 1 | 1.4% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry(ies) | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Institute of Technology | Educational Services | 15 | 100% | 0% |
| North Brevard County Hospital District | Health Care and Social Assistance | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Avidyne Corporation | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Brevard Health Alliance, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Embraer Engineering and Technology Center USA, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Symmetrize, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Palm Bay RX Pharmacy, LLC | Retail Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Indus Business Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Hydro Precision Tubing USA, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Embraer Executive Aircraft, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 8K, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Melbourne, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Merritt Island Discount Pharmacy, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Revolution Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| SKY Safety Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Smiles of Viera, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Solutions Manufacturing, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| South America Enterprises 2, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Space AL, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Space Coast Health Centers, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Space Perspective, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Studio Management, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sun Nuclear Corporation | Public Administration | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Yuga Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Airon Corporation | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Akshar Pharma, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Alstom Signaling Operation, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Angels Pharmacy III, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Archis, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| ASK Safety, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Boxmica, LLC | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cocoa Beach Discount Pharmacy, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Crystal Clear Eye Associates of Florida PA | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dream Foods 2022, LLC | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Eta Space, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kinship Precision, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lando Interactive, Inc. | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Listo Services, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| M and R Enterprises of Brevard, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Melbourne Flight Training | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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