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Of these, 561 were approved (97.7%), while 13 were denied (2.3%).
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 Retail Trade sector during 2024 included Home Depot Management Company, LLC with 300 petitions, Macys Systems and Technology, Inc. with 119 petitions, and Home Depot USA, Inc. with 48 petitions.
Compared to 2023, the Retail Trade sector in Georgia saw a 29% 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 Retail Trade Industry in Georgia, 2024
| Rank | Company Name | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Home Depot Management Company, LLC | 300 | 99.7% | 0.3% |
| 2 | Macys Systems and Technology, Inc. | 119 | 96.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 | Home Depot USA, Inc. | 48 | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Inspire Resources, LLC | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Cac Auto Group Atlanta, LLC | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Edvenswa Technician, Inc. | 5 | 80% | 20% |
| 6 | Drim Commerce, LLC | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | KJS Food Enterprises, LLC | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Macys Retail Holdings, LLC | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Advertex Communications, Inc. | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Purchasing Power, LLC | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Macys Merchandising Corporation | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | 351323 Coffee Cafe, LLC | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| 13 | Spanx, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | Bloomingdale'S, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | Happy Returns, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | Barnett Shoals, Inc. | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| 18 | Elite Beauty, Corp. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Awards Atlanta, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | The William Carter Company, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Macys Com, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Munnabhai Solutions, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Goat Motors, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Club Car, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Malani Jewelers, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Sahajanand, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Atlanta Imports, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Synergy Petroleum, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Macy'S Corporate Services, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Motorpoint Roswell, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Gadgets and More D B a Ifixand, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Citi Diamonds, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Maheshwar, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Advance Enterprises, LLC | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| 18 | Sahajanand Healthcare, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | E Merchant Supplies, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Sweet Hut Group, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Macy S Retail Holdings, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Metroplex Energy, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Focus Brands, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Zenguan, Corp. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Access Commercial, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Has Trade, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | An Noor Enterprises, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Supreme Mobile, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Floor and Decor Outlets of America | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Bloomingdales, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Ukani Sewani, Inc. | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| 18 | Omorfee America, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Hari Om Butler, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Diamond Jubilee of Atlanta, LLC | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| 18 | Aly USA, LLC | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| 18 | Jusgo Duluth, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Express Ford & Pharmacy, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Tuxedo Wine and Spirits, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | 2854 Panola Investments, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Olympic Auto Sales, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Dabbers, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Almon, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Shine Forever, LLC | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| 18 | Express Food & Pharmacy, L L C | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | The William Carter Compnay, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Macys Corporate Services, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Oakmont Finance, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Gold Chain, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Cox Automotive Corporate Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Medininja, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Ali Baba Farms, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Sapphire Food and Gas, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Innova Solutions, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |