All of the petitions submitted in the period were approved.
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%, higher than 2023's 97.3%. Statewide, Georgia employers across all industries submitted 11,933 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 96.3%.
While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 6,763 petitions, representing 56.7% of all submissions in Georgia during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Educational Services industry, which accounted for 1,114 petitions and represented 9.3% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Educational Services industry, 6,512 were approved and 251 were denied.
The Georgia employers which made the most petitions in the Transportation and Warehousing sector during 2024 included Delta Air Lines, Inc. with 103 petitions, United Parcel Service General Serv with 85 petitions, and Americold Logistics, LLC with 20 petitions.
Compared to 2023, the Transportation and Warehousing sector in Georgia saw a 29.6% 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 | 6,763 | 56.7% | 96.3% | 3.7% |
| 2 | Educational Services | 1,114 | 9.3% | 98.6% | 1.4% |
| 3 | Information | 599 | 5% | 98.5% | 1.5% |
| 4 | Manufacturing | 594 | 5% | 97.8% | 2.2% |
| 5 | Retail Trade | 574 | 4.8% | 97.7% | 2.3% |
| 6 | Finance and Insurance | 562 | 4.7% | 98.9% | 1.1% |
| 7 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 451 | 3.8% | 74.7% | 25.3% |
| 8 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 371 | 3.1% | 96.2% | 3.8% |
| 8 | Wholesale Trade | 371 | 3.1% | 98.4% | 1.6% |
| 10 | Transportation and Warehousing | 263 | 2.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Construction | 93 | 0.8% | 98.9% | 1.1% |
| 12 | Accommodation and Food Services | 56 | 0.5% | 96.4% | 3.6% |
| 13 | Utilities | 31 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 14 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 30 | 0.3% | 96.7% | 3.3% |
| 15 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 27 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 16 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 13 | 0.1% | 92.3% | 7.7% |
| 17 | Public Administration | 9 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 17 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 9 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 2 | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| 20 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1 | 0% | 100% | 0% |
Top Employers in Transportation and Warehousing Industry in Georgia, 2024
| Rank | Company Name | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delta Air Lines, Inc. | 103 | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | United Parcel Service General Serv | 85 | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Americold Logistics, LLC | 20 | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Norfolk Southern Corporation | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | United Parcel Service General Services Company | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | UPS Worldwide Forwarding, Inc. | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Unifi Aviation, LLC | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Hapag-Lloyd America, LLC | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Staci Americas P K a Amware Fu, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Bennett Family of Companies | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Falcone Global Solutions, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Verida, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Nolan Transportation Group, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | Nefab Packaging, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | Caduceus Medical Logistics, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | Georgia Ports Authority | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | Modern Market Master, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | C L Services D B a Prosponsive, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | Snowbird Ware House, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | Fyve by, Corp. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | UPS Capital Corporation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | Polaris Aviation Solutions, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | United Parcel Service, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | LSC Communications MCL | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | Amware Fulfillment, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | Peach State Truck Brokers, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | JB Harris Transport, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | Cornerstone Wireless, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | Icargoex, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | Cargosprint, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |