Of these, 919 were approved (98.5%), while 14 were denied (1.5%).
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 Finance and Insurance sector during 2024 included The Vanguard Group, Inc. with 222 petitions, The Bank of New York Mellon with 124 petitions, and Ace American Insurance Company CHU with 64 petitions.
Compared to 2023, the Finance and Insurance sector in Pennsylvania saw a 4.3% 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 Finance and Insurance Industry in Pennsylvania, 2024
| Rank | Company Name | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Vanguard Group, Inc. | 222 | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | The Bank of New York Mellon | 124 | 99.2% | 0.8% |
| 3 | Ace American Insurance Company CHU | 64 | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | The PNC Financial Services Group I | 50 | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | HM Health Solutions D B a Enge, Inc. | 41 | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Susquehanna International Group LL | 40 | 97.5% | 2.5% |
| 7 | Sei Investments Company | 30 | 96.7% | 3.3% |
| 8 | Lincoln National Corporation | 29 | 93.1% | 6.9% |
| 9 | HM Health Solutions, Inc. | 26 | 96.2% | 3.9% |
| 10 | Envestnet Financial Technologies I | 21 | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Highmark Health | 19 | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Servicelink Services, LLC | 14 | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | Amerihealth Caritas Services, LLC | 13 | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | Ace American Insurance Company Chubb | 13 | 92.3% | 7.7% |
| 15 | Radian Guaranty, Inc. | 11 | 90.9% | 9.1% |
| 16 | Highmark, Inc. | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| 16 | Erie Indemnity Company | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| 16 | Envestnet Financial Technologies, Inc. | 10 | 90% | 10% |
| 19 | Technology Services Group, Inc. | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| 20 | Essent Guaranty, Inc. | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| 20 | Newrez, LLC | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| 20 | Pershing, LLC | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| 23 | Northwest Bank | 6 | 83.3% | 16.7% |
| 23 | Servicelink Management Company, LLC | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| 25 | Radian Group, Inc. | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 25 | The Vanguard Group | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 25 | Capital Blue Cross | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 25 | Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsbur | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 25 | Susquehanna International Group, LLP | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 25 | Homegenius Real Estate, LLC | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 31 | Resolution Life Services US, Inc. | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 31 | Shift4 Payments | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 31 | Sesco PJM Strategy, LLC | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 31 | Donegal Mutual Insurance Company | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 31 | The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | 4 | 50% | 50% |
| 36 | Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 36 | Independence Blue Cross, LLC | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 36 | Ascensus | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 36 | Stevens Capital Management LP | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 36 | DE Lage Landen Financial Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 36 | Tennessee Processing Center, LLC | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 36 | Creditly Corporation | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 36 | NFN King of Prussia, LLC | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 36 | Berkadia Commercial Mortgage, LLC | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 36 | Newton Investment Management North America, LLC | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 36 | Cantaloupe, Inc. | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 36 | Mortgage Connect LP | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 48 | Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 48 | Tadasbrusokas Insurance Agency | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 48 | F N B Corporation | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 48 | Dollar Bank Federal Savings Bank | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 48 | Radian Settlement Services, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | Empirical Finance, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | BNY Mellon Performance Risk Analytics, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | Hamilton Lane Advisors, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | UPMC Health Plan, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | Exus North America Management Partners, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | DE Lage Landen Financial Services, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | Radian Mortgage Capital, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | Milestone Financial Associates, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | Firstview, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | Rubenstein Partners L P | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | Egan-Jones Ratings Company | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | BNY Mellon Government Securities Services Corporation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | Onbe, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | Guardian Adjustment Group, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | United States Liability Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | Ideal Concepts, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | Exeter Property Group, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | Ascellahealth, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | Metro Insurance Services, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | Financial Integrity Resources Manag | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | Egan Jones Ratings Company | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | BNY Administrative Services, LLC | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| 53 | Government Employees Insurance Company Geico | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | I Fund Cities, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | Metro Insurance Service, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | Financial Integrity Resource Manag | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | ECBM, LP | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | BMTX, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | Goodville Mutual Casualty Company | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | Connect One Health, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | PMA General Services, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | Lockton Reinsurance D B a Lockton | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | FFT Wealth Management, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | Red Apple Management Company, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | Glenmede Investment Management LP | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | Pershing X, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | Health and Welfare Eb-5 Regional Center, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | Tadas Brusokas Insurance Agency | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| 53 | Dollar Financial Group, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | RCK Family Incorporated | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | Benepath, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | Fulton Bank, NA | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | Health Advocate Solutions, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | Xponance, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | Ladder Financial, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | Atairos Management L P | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | Franklin Square Holdings LP D B a | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 53 | The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America | 1 | 100% | 0% |