H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry file 521 petitions in Utah throughout 2024

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry file 521 petitions in Utah throughout 2024

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Employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry based in Utah submitted 521 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Of these, 510 were approved (97.9%), while 11 were denied (2.1%).

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, Utah employers across all industries submitted 1,552 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 98%.

The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in Utah during 2024, with 521 petitions (33.6% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 97.9%. Meanwhile, the Educational Services industry was the second largest contributor, filing 365 petitions (23.5% of the total), with an approval rate of 97.5%.

The Utah employers which made the most petitions in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector during 2024 included Cotiviti, Inc. with 101 petitions and Qualtrics D B a Qualtrics, LLC with 44 petitions.

Compared to 2023, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector in Utah saw a 13.3% 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.

H-1B Petitions by Industry in Utah, 2024
RankIndustryTotal Petitions% of All Submissions% Approved% Denied
1Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services52133.6%97.9%2.1%
2Educational Services36523.5%97.5%2.5%
3Finance and Insurance1519.7%99.3%0.7%
4Health Care and Social Assistance1117.2%99.1%0.9%
5Information1026.6%98%2%
6Manufacturing815.2%98.8%1.2%
7Retail Trade452.9%97.8%2.2%
8Construction372.4%91.9%8.1%
9Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services322.1%96.9%3.1%
9Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction322.1%100%0%
11Real Estate and Rental and Leasing201.3%100%0%
12Wholesale Trade140.9%100%0%
13Accommodation and Food Services110.7%100%0%
14Other Services (except Public Administration)100.6%100%0%
15Transportation and Warehousing90.6%88.9%11.1%
16Public Administration50.3%100%0%
17Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting20.1%100%0%
17Utilities20.1%100%0%
19Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation10.1%100%0%
19Management of Companies and Enterprises10.1%100%0%

Top Employers in Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Industry in Utah, 2024

RankCompany NameTotal Petitions% Approved% Denied
1Cotiviti, Inc.10197%3%
2Qualtrics D B a Qualtrics, LLC44100%0%
3Cloudberg Tec Limited Company3497.1%2.9%
3Ancestry Com Operations, Inc.34100%0%
5Health Catalyst, Inc.17100%0%
6Sonus Software Solutions, Inc.16100%0%
7Connvertex Technologies, Inc.13100%0%
8Altius Technologies, Inc.9100%0%
8Vivint, Inc.9100%0%
8Fatpipe Technologies, Inc.988.9%11.1%
8Digicert, Inc.9100%0%
8Nitya Software Solutions, Inc.9100%0%
13Passivelogic, Inc.8100%0%
14Lucid Software, Inc.7100%0%
14Outbox Systems, Inc.7100%0%
16R1 RCM Holdco, Inc.6100%0%
16Pattern, Inc.6100%0%
16Honeysys, LLC6100%0%
16Xactware Solutions, Inc.6100%0%
20Qualtrics, LLC5100%0%
20Reliable Controls Corporation580%20%
20Jobs N Profiles, LLC5100%0%
23Mastercontrol, Inc.4100%0%
23Flsmidth, Inc.4100%0%
23Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.4100%0%
23Pointclickcare Technologies USA Company4100%0%
27Feature Stack It, Inc.366.7%33.3%
27Consultnet, LLC3100%0%
27Entrata, Inc.3100%0%
27Conservice, LLC3100%0%
27Blackrock Microsystems, LLC3100%0%
27MX Technologies, Inc.3100%0%
27Graphite Health, Inc.3100%0%
27Tanner, LLC3100%0%
27Podium Corporation, Inc.3100%0%
36Avenue Consultants, Inc.2100%0%
36Captioncall, LLC2100%0%
36Inmoment, Inc.2100%0%
36Canyons Structural, Inc.2100%0%
36Valiant Technology Solutions, LLC2100%0%
36Nursa, Inc.2100%0%
36Rego Consulting Corporation2100%0%
36Xel It Solutions2100%0%
36Ustechsystem, LLC2100%0%
36Taxbit, Inc.2100%0%
36Lightspeeddms, LLC2100%0%
36Devsquad, LLC2100%0%
36Ranartec, LLC2100%0%
36Cortek USA, Corp.2100%0%
36Sword Health Technologies, Inc.2100%0%
51Wavv Communications, LLC1100%0%
51Keystone Intermountain, LLC1100%0%
51Operational Results, Inc.1100%0%
51Tetra Technician, Inc.1100%0%
51Cordion, Inc.1100%0%
51Mobly, Inc.1100%0%
51S R Health Care Services, Inc.1100%0%
51Sequifi, Inc.1100%0%
51Girmiti Software, Inc.1100%0%
51Tula Life, Inc.1100%0%
51Datafy, LLC1100%0%
51Innovecture1100%0%
51Pluralsight, LLC1100%0%
51Newage USA, Inc.1100%0%
51SQL Data Solutions, Inc.10%100%
51Haynie and Company1100%0%
51Alpine Data Solutions, LLC1100%0%
51Kenect1100%0%
51Omega Glass, LLC1100%0%
51Teiko Bio, Inc.1100%0%
51Riskrecon, Inc.1100%0%
51Aquaveo, LLC1100%0%
51Franson Civil Engineers, Inc.1100%0%
51Tintic Consolidated Metals, LLC1100%0%
51D3E, Inc.1100%0%
51Phoenix Deventures, Inc.1100%0%
51Nclouds, Inc.1100%0%
51Sportsman'S Warehouse, Inc.1100%0%
51Haynie & Company1100%0%
51Allvest Information Services, Inc.1100%0%
51Van Boerum and Frank Associates1100%0%
51Keller-Bliesner Engineering, LLC1100%0%
51Observepoint, Inc.1100%0%
51Tee and See Marketing, Inc.1100%0%
51Anstek, Inc.1100%0%
51Zerapix, LLC1100%0%
51Focal Systems, Inc.1100%0%
51Think Architecture, Inc.1100%0%
51Curza, Inc.1100%0%
51IN CTRL Solutions, Corp.10%100%
51Navitaire, LLC1100%0%
51Sorenson Communications, LLC1100%0%
51Boccard Life Sciences, Inc.1100%0%
51Halda, Inc.1100%0%
51Aid Equipment Company, LLC1100%0%
51Dmhjv001 D B a Mysherpas, Inc.1100%0%
51K Max Engineering, Inc.1100%0%
51PT&C Group, LLC1100%0%
51Techfluent Systems, LLC1100%0%
51Anonyome Labs, Inc.1100%0%
51Lloyd Design Group, PC1100%0%
51Credit Com Holdings, LLC1100%0%
51Theysaid, Inc.1100%0%
51Nanoshell Research Institute1100%0%
51GSBS, PC1100%0%
51Advanced Logistics Solutions, LLC1100%0%
51JSI Engineering, LLC1100%0%
51Providence Administrative Consulti1100%0%
51Novus Analytical Technologies, Inc.1100%0%
51Flex Marketing, LLC1100%0%
51Heritage Industries, LLC1100%0%
51Partnerco USA, Inc.1100%0%
51The Accounting Guys10%100%
51Solutionstream, LLC1100%0%
51BHB Consulting Engineers, Inc.1100%0%
51Uncommon Architects, LLC1100%0%
51Classranked, Inc.1100%0%
51Heizenrader, LLC1100%0%
51Amroute, LLC1100%0%
51Worlds Gaming, Corp.1100%0%
51FFKR Architects Planners II1100%0%
51LHM D B a the Larry H Miller C, Inc.1100%0%
51Henry Schein One, LLC1100%0%
51Teuscher Walpole, LLC1100%0%
51Modscapes, LLC1100%0%
51Smart Rain Systems, LLC1100%0%
51Awardco, Inc.1100%0%
51Goenigneer, Inc.1100%0%
51Tybera Development Group, Inc.1100%0%
51Delhivery USA, Inc.10%100%
51Ivory Innovations1100%0%
51Nexhealth, Inc.1100%0%
51Civil Science Infrastructure, Inc.1100%0%

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