Of these, 1,013 were approved (97.8%), while 23 were denied (2.2%).
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, Pennsylvania employers across all industries submitted 12,720 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 98.1%.
While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 7,202 petitions, representing 56.6% of all submissions in Pennsylvania during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Educational Services industry, which accounted for 1,180 petitions and represented 9.3% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Educational Services industry, 7,052 were approved and 150 were denied.
The Pennsylvania employers which made the most petitions in the Health Care and Social Assistance sector during 2024 included The Childrens Hospital of Philadel with 103 petitions, UPMC Medical Education with 99 petitions, and University of Pittsburgh Physicians with 90 petitions.
Compared to 2023, the Health Care and Social Assistance sector in Pennsylvania saw a 2% decrease 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 | 7,202 | 56.6% | 97.9% | 2.1% |
| 2 | Educational Services | 1,180 | 9.3% | 99.1% | 0.9% |
| 3 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1,036 | 8.1% | 97.8% | 2.2% |
| 4 | Finance and Insurance | 933 | 7.3% | 98.5% | 1.5% |
| 5 | Manufacturing | 870 | 6.8% | 97.5% | 2.5% |
| 6 | Information | 747 | 5.9% | 98.4% | 1.6% |
| 7 | Wholesale Trade | 149 | 1.2% | 98% | 2% |
| 8 | Retail Trade | 132 | 1% | 95.5% | 4.6% |
| 9 | Utilities | 128 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Transportation and Warehousing | 82 | 0.6% | 95.1% | 4.9% |
| 11 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 62 | 0.5% | 98.4% | 1.6% |
| 12 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 54 | 0.4% | 98.2% | 1.9% |
| 13 | Construction | 36 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 14 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 24 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | Public Administration | 22 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 16 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 18 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 17 | Accommodation and Food Services | 17 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 13 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 11 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 20 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 4 | 0% | 100% | 0% |
Top Employers in Health Care and Social Assistance Industry in Pennsylvania, 2024
| Rank | Company Name | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Childrens Hospital of Philadel | 103 | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | UPMC Medical Education | 99 | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | University of Pittsburgh Physicians | 90 | 95.6% | 4.4% |
| 4 | Geisinger Clinic | 46 | 97.8% | 2.2% |
| 5 | Albert Einstein Medical Center | 29 | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Allegheny Clinic | 27 | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Reading Hospital | 25 | 96% | 4% |
| 8 | Thomas Jefferson University Hospit | 24 | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Guthrie Medical Group, P C | 23 | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | West Penn Allegheny Health System | 22 | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Geisinger System Services | 21 | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Robert Packer Hospital | 20 | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | Abington Memorial Hospital D B a J | 18 | 100% | 0% |
| 14 | Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc. | 17 | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | Powerback Rehabilitation, LLC | 16 | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | Geisinger Medical Center | 16 | 100% | 0% |
| 17 | Fayette Physician Network D B, Inc. | 13 | 92.3% | 7.7% |
| 17 | Einstein Practice Plan, Inc. | 13 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical C | 12 | 100% | 0% |
| 20 | UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| 20 | The Children S Hospital of Philadelphia | 11 | 81.8% | 18.2% |
| 22 | Wellspan Medical Group | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| 23 | Penn State Health Community Medica | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| 23 | Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| 23 | Geisinger Health Plan | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| 26 | Great Lakes Physician Practice, PC | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| 26 | Penn State Milton S Hershey Medica | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Susquehanna Physician Services | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Wellspan York Hospital as Part of | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Phoenixville Hospital, LLC | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| 31 | Jefferson Regional Medical Center | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| 31 | Mercy Catholic Medical Center | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| 31 | Tower Health Medical Group | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| 34 | Select Medical Corporation | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 34 | Clinical Care Associates of UPHS | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 34 | Omni Health Services, Inc. | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 34 | Excela Health Physician Practices | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 34 | Concentra Solutions, Inc. | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 39 | Main Line Healthcare | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 39 | Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Inc. | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 39 | University Dental Health Services, Inc. | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 39 | UPMC Community Medicine, Inc. | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 39 | Accolade | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 39 | Revolutionary Home Health, Inc. | 4 | 75% | 25% |
| 39 | Pinnacle Health Medical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 39 | Childrens Crisis Treatment Center | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 39 | The Devereux Foundation | 4 | 25% | 75% |
| 39 | Trinity Health Mid Atlantic Medical Group | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 39 | DLP Conemaugh Physician Practices | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 39 | Saint Lukes Hospital of Bethlehem | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 39 | St. Lukes Physician Group, Inc. | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 52 | Inhospital Physicians, Corp. | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 52 | Geisinger Lewistown Hospital | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 52 | Greater Philadelphia Health Action | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 52 | Pennsylvania Hospital of UPHS | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 52 | Anesthesia Specialists of Bethlehe | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 52 | Look Eye Care, LLC | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 52 | Select Cal Physical Therapy, PC | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 52 | LA Scuola Ditalia Galileo Galilei | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 52 | STC Pediatrics, LLC | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 52 | UPMC Western Maryland Health Services, LLC | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 52 | Keystone Rural Health Center | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 52 | Lehigh Valley Physician Group | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 52 | International Sos Assistance, Inc. | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 52 | UPMC Altoona | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 52 | Meadville Medical Center | 3 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| 52 | UPMC Mckeesport | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 52 | Adaptimmune, LLC | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 69 | Dynamic Dental Care, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 69 | Phoenixville Clinic Company, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 69 | Desai Dental Associates PC, D.D.S. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 69 | Charles Cole Memorial Hospital D B | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 69 | Select CS Physical Therapy D B, P C | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 69 | Spectrum Health Services, Inc. | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| 69 | Blue Bell Dental Associates, PC | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| 69 | Regional Health Services, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 69 | Twenty30 Health, Inc. | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| 69 | Best Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| 69 | Pinnacle Health Hospitalist Servic | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 69 | UPMC Williamsport | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 69 | Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| 69 | Saint Vincent Hospital | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 69 | Progressive Dental Concepts, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 69 | SN Kentuckiana Rehab, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 69 | Occupational Health Centers of the | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 69 | Aviva Mental Health Services, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 69 | UPMC Altoona Regional Health Servi | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 69 | Professional Dentall Alliance LLA | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 69 | A Better Life Therapy, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 69 | Occupational Health Centers of Cal | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 69 | Penn State Health Community Medical Group, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 69 | Everest Eb-5 Capital, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Sadler Health Center Corporation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | University of Pittsburgh | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Bryn Mawr Medical Specialists Association | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Temple University Health System in | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Dilip N Dudhat P C, D.M.D. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Everest EB5 Capital, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | UPMC Hamot | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Cherry Tree Medical Associates, Inc. | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| 93 | Penrose Family Dentistry, PC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | North Penn Comprehensive Health Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Radiant Dentistry, PC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Thomas Jefferson University Hospital | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Arthritis Group, PC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | West Reading Radiology Associates | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | St. Johns Nursery School of Lower Merion | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Accolade, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | UPMC Wellsboro | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Lansdale Family Dentistry, PC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Indiana Healthcare Physician Servi | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Penn Highlands Mon Valley | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | BM Rehab and Nursing Center, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Pittsburgh Kidney Care, PLLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Temple Faculty Practice Plan, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | VNC Home Health Agency | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Main and ELM Development Company | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Endless Mountains Health Systems I | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Kessler Institute for Rehabilitati | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Nephrology Associates of Lancaster | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Punxutawney Area Hospital, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Dubois Regional Medical Center | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| 93 | Family Resources | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | City of Philadelphia Ttee Administering Wills Eye INST | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Lankenau Hospital | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Phoenix Rehabilition and Health Services, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Icon Clinical Research, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Penn Dental ARTS, PC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Tahara Health, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Affordable Dentures & Implants of Pennsylvania, PLLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Vitable, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Deadra Clewell Counseling, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | UPMC Children S Hospital of Pittsburgh | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Centrak, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Kentucky Orthopedic Rehabilitation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Pennsylvania Counseling Services, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Mount Nittany Medical Center Health Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Ptsma, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Thomas Jefferson University | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Andorra Family Dentistry, PC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | West Market Family Dental Care, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | DRS Dellheim & Block LLC, D.M.D. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | South Hills Dental Arts-Mcmurray, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Abington Memorial Hospital | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Family First Health | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | UPMC Pinnacle Hospitals | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Phoenix Rehabilitation and Health Services, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Hazleton Professional Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| 93 | Advantagecare Rehabilitation, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Geisinger Community Medical Center | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | D Singh and Associates Inc., M.D. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Limerick Family Dentistry, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | UPMC Altoona Regional Health Services, Inc. | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| 93 | Centerville Clinics, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Mercy Diagnostic Imaging, PC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Mount Nittany Medical Center | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | American Dental Excellence | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Drexel Hill Smiles, PC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | UPMC Passavant | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Childrens Community Care, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Kidney Care Specialists, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Persad Center, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Hazleton Pro Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Reboot Integrative Wellness Center | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Physiotherapy Associates, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Advanced Lab Solutions, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Geisinger Commonwealth School of M | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Lehighton Family Dentistry, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Center for Kidney Disease and Hype | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | JC Patel and Associates, PC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Saint Peters University Hospital I | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Allegheny Singer Research Institut | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Geisinger Medical Center Muncy | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Smilebuilderz, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Excel Dental, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Child Guidance Resource Centers, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Perfect Smile Dental of Erie, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Smile Celebration Dental, PC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Astrata, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Hamilton Health Center, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Star Teams, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Advanced Dentistry of Philadelphia | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | UPMC Western Maryland Corporation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Community Family Advocates, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | PHS Physical Therapy, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Cardiology Associates of Altoona L | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Precision Health & Wellness Center, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Allegheny Clinic Medical Oncology | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Wellspan Health | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Dliflc | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Child Guidance Resource Centers in | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Keystone Human Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Perfect Smile Dental Group, PC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Select Physical Therapy Texas Limited Partnership | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Nsabp Foundation, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | RCI WRS, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Titusville Area Hospital | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Aspen Dental of SW Pennsylvania, PL | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Western PA Home Health Association | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | East Liberty Development Incorporated | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Fleetwood Family Dental Care | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | UPMC Western Maryland, Corp. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 93 | Cognitive Behavioral Services, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |