Illinois sees 1,744 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Manufacturing industry during 2024

Illinois sees 1,744 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Manufacturing industry during 2024

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Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry based in Illinois submitted 1,744 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, 1,729 were approved (99.1%), while 15 were denied (0.9%).

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, Illinois employers across all industries submitted 19,923 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 98.7%.

While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 10,665 petitions, representing 53.5% of all submissions in Illinois during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Finance and Insurance industry, which accounted for 2,097 petitions and represented 10.5% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Finance and Insurance industry, 10,502 were approved and 163 were denied.

The Illinois employers which made the most petitions in the Manufacturing sector during 2024 included Abbvie, Inc. with 130 petitions, Deere and Company with 119 petitions, and Archer Daniels Midland Company with 110 petitions.

Compared to 2023, the Manufacturing sector in Illinois saw a 12.5% 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.

H-1B Petitions by Industry in Illinois, 2024
RankIndustryTotal Petitions% of All Submissions% Approved% Denied
1Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services10,66553.5%98.5%1.5%
2Finance and Insurance2,09710.5%99.4%0.6%
3Management of Companies and Enterprises1,9789.9%99.3%0.7%
4Manufacturing1,7448.8%99.1%0.9%
5Educational Services1,2216.1%98%2%
6Health Care and Social Assistance8034%98.6%1.4%
7Information3031.5%99.3%0.7%
8Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services2511.3%98.8%1.2%
9Wholesale Trade1891%95.8%4.2%
10Retail Trade1410.7%99.3%0.7%
11Other Services (except Public Administration)1310.7%97.7%2.3%
12Accommodation and Food Services1070.5%100%0%
13Real Estate and Rental and Leasing810.4%100%0%
14Construction630.3%95.2%4.8%
14Transportation and Warehousing630.3%98.4%1.6%
16Utilities400.2%100%0%
17Public Administration250.1%96%4%
18Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation170.1%100%0%
19Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting30%100%0%
20Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction10%100%0%

Top Employers in Manufacturing Industry in Illinois, 2024

RankCompany NameTotal Petitions% Approved% Denied
1Abbvie, Inc.130100%0%
2Deere and Company119100%0%
3Archer Daniels Midland Company110100%0%
4Medline Industries LP10599.1%1%
5Motorola Solutions, Inc.10298%2%
6St. Jude Medical Cardiology Divisio67100%0%
7Abbott Laboratories5398.1%1.9%
7Molex, LLC5398.1%1.9%
9Zebra Technologies Corporation4797.9%2.1%
10Navistar, Inc.30100%0%
11Abbott Diabetes Care an Abbott, Inc.2996.6%3.5%
12The Chamberlain Group, LLC25100%0%
13Brunswick Corporation24100%0%
14Abbvie US, LLC21100%0%
14Illinois Tool Works, Inc.21100%0%
16Shure Incorporated18100%0%
16Abbvie Bioresearch Center an a, Inc.18100%0%
18Abbvie Biotherapeutics an ABBV, Inc.1794.1%5.9%
19Kellogg Business Services Company, LLC15100%0%
19Horizon Therapeutics USA, Inc.15100%0%
21North American Lighting, Inc.14100%0%
22Mondelez Global, LLC12100%0%
23SBA Acquisition Group11100%0%
23James Hardie Building Products, Inc.11100%0%
23Interlake Mecalux, Inc.11100%0%
26Nidec Mobility America Corporation1090%10%
26Conagra Brands, Inc.10100%0%
28Baxter Healthcare Corporation9100%0%
28St. Jude Medical Cardiology Division an Abbott Laboratories Company, Inc.988.9%11.1%
28Here North America, LLC9100%0%
28Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.9100%0%
28Abbott Diagnostics Scarborough, Inc.988.9%11.1%
33Autonomous Stuff, LLC8100%0%
33Hendrickson USA, L.L.C.8100%0%
35Natural Fiber Welding, Inc.7100%0%
35Avalign Technologies, Inc.7100%0%
35Brainlab, Inc.7100%0%
35Ingredion Incorporated7100%0%
35R R Donnelley and Sons Company7100%0%
35The Middleby Corporation D B a ALK7100%0%
35Abbott Diabetes Care Sales Corpora7100%0%
42Mccain Foods USA, Inc.6100%0%
42Knowles Electronics, LLC6100%0%
42Sibel Health, Inc.6100%0%
42Motorola Mobility, LLC6100%0%
42WM Wrigley JR Company6100%0%
42John Bean Technologies Corporation6100%0%
48Yaskawa America, Inc.5100%0%
48TTX Company5100%0%
48Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC5100%0%
48Evalve an Abbott Laboratories, Inc.5100%0%
48Hyzon Motors, Inc.5100%0%
48USG Corporation5100%0%
48Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC5100%0%
48St. Jude Medical Business Services5100%0%
48Wahl Clipper Corporation5100%0%
48Atkore Management, LLC5100%0%
48Pactiv, LLC5100%0%
48Leica Microsystems, Inc.5100%0%
60CRRC Sifang America Incorporated4100%0%
60St. Jude Medical School an Abbott L, Inc.4100%0%
60Abbott Laboratories, Inc.4100%0%
60Kone, Inc.4100%0%
60Core Plastech International, Inc.4100%0%
60Progress Rail Locomotive, Inc.4100%0%
60Abbott Diagnostics Scarborough an Abbott Laboratories Company, Inc.4100%0%
60Komatsu America, Corp.4100%0%
60Molson Coors Beverage Company USA4100%0%
60CF Industries Employee Services, LLC4100%0%
60Bodorlaser, Inc.4100%0%
60United Electronics Inc., Corp.4100%0%
60Rust-Oleum Corporation4100%0%
60Acco Brands USA, LLC4100%0%
60Vyaire Medical, Inc.4100%0%
60Fairlife, LLC4100%0%
60Great Dane, LLC4100%0%
60Wilson Sporting Goods Company4100%0%
78Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas, Inc.3100%0%
78Fuchs Lubricants Company3100%0%
78Abbvie Bioresearch Center, Inc.3100%0%
78Abbott Diabetes Care an Abbott Laboratories Company, Inc.3100%0%
78Amsted Rail Company, Inc.3100%0%
78Kellogg North America Company3100%0%
78LA Marche Manufacturing Company3100%0%
78Midtronics, Inc.3100%0%
78Inpro Seal, LLC3100%0%
78Nexus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.3100%0%
78G W Electric Company3100%0%
78Weber-Stephen Products, LLC3100%0%
78Electronic Interconnect Corporation3100%0%
78Videojet Technologies, Inc.3100%0%
78Borgwarner Dixon, LLC3100%0%
78R R Donnelley Sons Company366.7%33.3%
78Abbvie Biotherapeutics an Abbvie Company, Inc.3100%0%
78A2Z Electronics, LLC3100%0%
78Fellowes, Inc.3100%0%
78Viaphoton, Inc.3100%0%
78Fuyao Glass Illinois, Inc.3100%0%
78Lanzatech, Inc.3100%0%
78Mega Circuit, Inc.3100%0%
78ND Paper, Inc.3100%0%
78Fufeng USA Incorporated3100%0%
78Vantive US Healthcare, LLC3100%0%
104Pharmacyclics an Abbvie Company, LLC2100%0%
104Endotronix, Inc.2100%0%
104Shummi US, LLC2100%0%
104Hazel Technologies, Inc.2100%0%
104Renishaw, Inc.2100%0%
104Dover Corporation2100%0%
104Dynamic Manufacturing, Inc.2100%0%
104Roquette America, Inc.2100%0%
104Jingdiao North America, Inc.2100%0%
104Westfield Distributing North Dakot2100%0%
104Outform Group, Inc.250%50%
104Leica Biosystems Richmond, Inc.2100%0%
104Pfanstiehl, Inc.2100%0%
104Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.2100%0%
104Sewer Equipment Company of America2100%0%
104Relish Labs, LLC2100%0%
104Intellihot, Inc.2100%0%
104Ardagh Metal Packaging USA, Corp.2100%0%
104Evraz Na, Inc.2100%0%
104Genfare, LLC2100%0%
104Welch Allyn, Inc.2100%0%
104Obiter Research, LLC2100%0%
104Peacock Colors Company2100%0%
104Tendyne Holdings an Abbott Lab, LLC2100%0%
104Logoplaste USA, Inc.2100%0%
104Barry Callebaut USA, LLC2100%0%
104Molson Coors Beverage Company USA, LLC2100%0%
104Sysmex America, Inc.2100%0%
104Nascote Industries, Inc.2100%0%
104Felsomat USA, Inc.2100%0%
104Methode Electronics, Inc.2100%0%
104Thyssenkrupp Crankshaft Company LL2100%0%
104RNA Corporation2100%0%
104Print Management Partners, Inc.2100%0%
104Lingo US an Abbott Laboratories Company, Inc.2100%0%
104Thomson Linear, LLC2100%0%
104American Aluminum Extrusion Compan2100%0%
104Immersivetouch, Inc.2100%0%
104Aptargroup, Inc.2100%0%
104Chronos Imaging, LLC2100%0%
104Hearthside Food Solutions, LLC2100%0%
104Magick Woods, Inc.2100%0%
104Precision Planting, LLC2100%0%
104Sonova United States Corporate Service2100%0%
104ABH Manufacturing, Inc.2100%0%
149Yummy Future, Inc.1100%0%
149Chicago Blower Corporation1100%0%
149The Edlong Corporation1100%0%
149Klein Tools, Inc.1100%0%
149Alere an Abbott Laboratories C, Inc.1100%0%
149Standing Stone an Abbott Labor, LLC1100%0%
149Intercontinental Great Brands, LLC1100%0%
149Voyant Beauty, LLC1100%0%
149Madison Scientific, Inc.1100%0%
149Arjo, Inc.1100%0%
149Ucal Systems, Inc.1100%0%
149BBS Automation Chicago, Inc.1100%0%
149Landairsea Systems, Inc.1100%0%
149Amberleaf Cabinetry, Inc.1100%0%
149Mondelez International Service, LLC1100%0%
149CMC Electronics Aurora, LLC1100%0%
149PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC1100%0%
149Ewab Engineering, Inc.1100%0%
149Sloan Global Holdings, LLC1100%0%
149Hill Rom Company, Inc.1100%0%
149Gmd-South, Inc.1100%0%
149Takeda Development Center Americas1100%0%
149Medline Industries Holdings LP1100%0%
149Capstone Development Services Comp1100%0%
149Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC1100%0%
149Azul 3D, Inc.1100%0%
149Squaregles, LLC1100%0%
149Ilene, Inc.1100%0%
149Validation and Technical Services1100%0%
149Biocartis US, Inc.1100%0%
149Prolaio, Inc.1100%0%
149Fluid Management, Inc.1100%0%
149Charter Next Generation, Inc.1100%0%
149Haumiller Engineering Company1100%0%
149Agrati Park Forest, LLC1100%0%
149Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.1100%0%
149Freudenberg Household Products LP1100%0%
149Viscofan USA, Inc.1100%0%
149Brown Pike County, LLC1100%0%
149M and R Printing Equipment, Inc.1100%0%
149Nico Therapeutics, Inc.1100%0%
149Dometic Corporation1100%0%
149Alpha Baking Company, Inc.1100%0%
149Cleveland-Cliffs Steel, LLC1100%0%
149PPC Flex, LLC1100%0%
149Signode Industrial Group, LLC1100%0%
149Highland Baking Company1100%0%
149Duraco Specialty Tapes, LLC1100%0%
149Roncadin, Inc.1100%0%
149Tagore Technology, Inc.1100%0%
149James Hardle Building Products, Inc.1100%0%
149Meadowvale Incorporated1100%0%
149Byonyks Medical Devices, Inc.1100%0%
149Mars Food US, LLC1100%0%
149Ihi Turbo America Company1100%0%
149Valent USA, LLC1100%0%
149Bigfoot Biomedical an Abbott L, Inc.1100%0%
149Led Phantom Distribution, Inc.1100%0%
149Amphenol Fiber Optic Products1100%0%
149Natrion, Inc.1100%0%
149Crane Composites, Inc.1100%0%
149Progressive Recovery, Inc.1100%0%
149Fiat Powertrain Technologies of North America, Inc.1100%0%
149Spice House, LLC1100%0%
149Charles Industries, LLC1100%0%
149Elite Manufacturing Technologies L1100%0%
149Gueros Pallets, Inc.1100%0%
149Agrati, Inc.1100%0%
149X-Ray Cassette Repair Company, Inc.1100%0%
149Virtusense Technologies, Inc.1100%0%
149Diversified CPC International, Inc.1100%0%
149RCM Industries, Inc.1100%0%
149Allmetal, Inc.1100%0%
149Cleveland Cliffs Steel, LLC1100%0%
149Power Solutions International, Inc.1100%0%
149Sigma Global, Inc.1100%0%
149Tropicana Manufacturing Company in1100%0%
149Duracell US Operations, Inc.1100%0%
149Romaine Empire, Inc.1100%0%
149Abbvie Endocrinology an Abbvie, Inc.10%100%
149Mead Johnson and Company, LLC1100%0%
149Buss, Inc.1100%0%
149Marque International, Inc.1100%0%
149Nupla a Saunders Midwest Compa, LLC1100%0%
149Berlin Packaging, L L C1100%0%
149Lechler, Inc.1100%0%
149Amitron, Inc.1100%0%
149Special Mine Services, Inc.1100%0%
149Champion Packaging and Distributio1100%0%
149Patrin Pharma, Inc.1100%0%
149Sara Lee Frozen Bakery, LLC1100%0%
149Gripple Incorporated1100%0%
149Tempel Steel Company1100%0%
149Kellanova Manufacturing, LLC1100%0%
149AFC Employment Solutions, LLC1100%0%
149WW Engineering Company, LLC1100%0%
149Freightcar America, Inc.1100%0%
149LMT Onsrud LP1100%0%
149ARC Industries Ninc1100%0%
149Nemera1100%0%
149Allied Tube and Conduit Corporation1100%0%
149ZF Services, LLC1100%0%
149Clayens NP USA, Inc.1100%0%
149Phoenix Bean, LLC1100%0%
149Essentra Plastics D B a Essent, LLC1100%0%
149Sig Combibloc, Inc.1100%0%
149Dunker Ringwood Automation, LLC1100%0%
149Duracell U S Operations, Inc.1100%0%
149G L Beaumont Lumber Company1100%0%
149Synos, Corp.1100%0%
149ITW Food Equipment Group, LLC1100%0%
149Weber Stephen Products, LLC1100%0%
149Burton Medical, LLC1100%0%
149Marmon Foodservice Technologies, Inc.1100%0%
149Aurora Specialty Textiles Group in1100%0%
149Nouryon Chemicals, LLC1100%0%
149United Innovative Solutions, Corp.1100%0%
149Bell Flavors and Fragrances, Inc.1100%0%
149Lapmaster International, LLC1100%0%
149American Buildings Company1100%0%
149Cope Plastics, Inc.1100%0%
149South Chicago Packing, LLC1100%0%
149Panduit, Corp.1100%0%
149Eirich Machines, Inc.1100%0%
149Sabanto, Inc.1100%0%
149Griffith Foods Worldwide, Inc.10%100%
149Tcci Manufacturing, LLC1100%0%
149Kanaflex Corporation1100%0%
149Accurate Perforating Company, Inc.1100%0%
149Metal Management, Inc.1100%0%
149Wondfo USA Company, Ltd.1100%0%
149Fonterra USA, Inc.1100%0%
149Incobrasa Industries, Ltd.1100%0%
149Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc.1100%0%
149Nelsen Steel and Wire L P1100%0%
149Culligan International Company1100%0%
149Allergan Sales an Abbvie Company, LLC1100%0%
149Zekelman Industries, Inc.1100%0%
149Circuit Engineering1100%0%
149Phillips-Medisize Northeast, LLC1100%0%
149Erie Group International, Inc.1100%0%
149Heidenhain Corporation1100%0%
149Rittal, LLC1100%0%
149STS Operating, Inc.1100%0%
149ITW Building Components Group, Inc.1100%0%
149Bunn O Matic Corporation1100%0%
149Marine Acquisition Corporation1100%0%
149Drumbeaters of America, Inc.1100%0%
149Hubbell Power Systems, Inc.1100%0%
14921ST Century US Sino Services, Inc.1100%0%
149Bedrock Materials, Inc.1100%0%
149Converting Technology, Inc.1100%0%
149Pregis Films, LLC1100%0%
149Pringles Manufacturing Company1100%0%
149Federal-Mogul Motorparts, LLC1100%0%
149Sonova USA, Inc.1100%0%
149Edsal Manufacturing Company, LLC1100%0%
149Griffith Foods, Inc.1100%0%
149TCC Brands, Inc.1100%0%
149K R Komarek, Inc.1100%0%
149CCS Contractor Equipment and Suppl1100%0%
149SS Truck Parts, LLC1100%0%
149Abbott Diabetes Care Sales Corporation an Abbott Laboratories Company1100%0%
149Vesuvius USA Corporation1100%0%
149Blommer Chocolate Company1100%0%
149Lift Systems, Inc.1100%0%
149CTS Corporation1100%0%
149Quartz Fuels, LLC1100%0%
149Fonase, Inc.1100%0%
149Mixam, Inc.1100%0%
149PHC Corporation of North America1100%0%
149Engineered Glass Products, LLC1100%0%
149Knapheide Manufacturing Company1100%0%
149Alin Machining Company, LLC1100%0%
149Richelieu Foods, Inc.1100%0%
149Stertil ALM, Corp.1100%0%
149Bunge Loders Croklaan USA, LLC1100%0%
149Assemblers, Inc.1100%0%
149Nord ARMS USA, Inc.1100%0%
149Driv Automotive, Inc.1100%0%
149UGN, Inc.1100%0%
149Bear Stewart, LLC1100%0%
149Lanzajet, Inc.1100%0%
149Ameditech an Abbott Laboratories Company, Inc.1100%0%
149Morton Salt, Inc.1100%0%
149Holcim US, Inc.1100%0%
149Packaging Corporation of America1100%0%
149Ebco, Inc.1100%0%
149Ruprecht Company1100%0%
149Tampico Beverages, Inc.1100%0%
149Tate and Lyle Solutions USA, LLC1100%0%
149Capstone Development Services Company, LLC1100%0%
149Matcor Metal Fabrication Illinois, Inc.1100%0%
149B and E Electronix, LLC1100%0%
149Sram, LLC1100%0%
149BKBG Enterprises, Inc.1100%0%
149Anovion, LLC1100%0%
149CSP Technologies, Inc.1100%0%
149Pureline Treatment Systems, LLC1100%0%
149Focal Point, LLC1100%0%

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