H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry file 231 petitions in Texas throughout 2024

H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry file 231 petitions in Texas throughout 2024

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Employers classified under the Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry based in Texas submitted 231 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, 226 were approved (97.8%), while five 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, Texas employers across all industries submitted 56,158 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 97.6%.

While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 39,217 petitions, representing 69.8% of all submissions in Texas during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Manufacturing industry, which accounted for 4,192 petitions and represented 7.5% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Manufacturing industry, 38,111 were approved and 1,106 were denied.

Compared to 2023, the Real Estate and Rental and Leasing sector in Texas saw a 26.2% 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 Texas, 2024
RankIndustryTotal Petitions% of All Submissions% Approved% Denied
1Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services39,21769.8%97.2%2.8%
2Manufacturing4,1927.5%99%1%
3Information3,6496.5%99.2%0.8%
4Educational Services2,6404.7%98.5%1.5%
5Finance and Insurance1,3312.4%99.2%0.8%
6Wholesale Trade1,1712.1%98.8%1.2%
7Health Care and Social Assistance8741.6%96.6%3.4%
8Transportation and Warehousing5180.9%98.8%1.2%
9Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction4540.8%98.5%1.5%
10Retail Trade4520.8%97.1%2.9%
11Construction4320.8%97.7%2.3%
12Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services2810.5%96.8%3.2%
13Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting2620.5%98.9%1.2%
14Real Estate and Rental and Leasing2310.4%97.8%2.2%
15Utilities1640.3%99.4%0.6%
16Other Services (except Public Administration)990.2%92.9%7.1%
17Management of Companies and Enterprises810.1%97.5%2.5%
18Accommodation and Food Services600.1%98.3%1.7%
19Public Administration320.1%96.9%3.1%
20Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation180%100%0%

Top Employers in Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Industry in Texas, 2024

RankCompany NameTotal Petitions% Approved% Denied
1Cbre, Inc.13399.3%0.8%
2Keller Williams Realty, Inc.7100%0%
2Rent a Center Texas LP7100%0%
4Presidium Property Management, LLC4100%0%
4Xome Realty Services, LLC4100%0%
4Texas Sparks Constructions, LLC4100%0%
7Risland US Holdings, LLC366.7%33.3%
7Cudd Pumping Services, Inc.3100%0%
7Recurrent Energy Development Holdi3100%0%
10GPI Real Estate Management, LLC2100%0%
10AMG BT Property Management, LLC2100%0%
10Rent-a-Center Texas LP2100%0%
10Alpha Creek Services, LLC2100%0%
10Interra Management Company, LLC2100%0%
10Affinius Capital, LLC2100%0%
10Asteroid Property Management D, Inc.2100%0%
10Encore Enterprises Incorporated2100%0%
18Bridge Tower Properties, LLC1100%0%
18Svag Investments, LLC1100%0%
18Linsys, LLC1100%0%
18E&P DFW Investment, LLC1100%0%
18Trelly Group, Inc.1100%0%
18Ojo Labs, Inc.1100%0%
18GC Design & Development Group, LLC1100%0%
18Bonchon Franchise, LLC10%100%
18PRE Management, Inc.1100%0%
18Stablewood Properties, LLC1100%0%
18E and P DFW Investment, LLC1100%0%
18THR Propety Management LP1100%0%
18NV Developments, LLC1100%0%
18FX Holding, LLC1100%0%
18Blue Moon Software, Inc.1100%0%
18Post Oak Realty, LLC10%100%
18SJA Group, Inc.1100%0%
18THR Property Management LP D B a I1100%0%
18Netstreit, Corp.1100%0%
18FMU Properties, Inc.1100%0%
18BBG, Inc.1100%0%
18Pir2 Consulting Incorporated1100%0%
18Ile Homes Investment Manager, LLC1100%0%
18Crockett Martin D B a Southern MH Mobile Homes, Corp.1100%0%
18Recurrent Energy Development Holdings, LLC1100%0%
18Aero Capital Solutions, Inc.1100%0%
18MRBL Investments, Inc.1100%0%
18Evergreen Residential Employee Service1100%0%
18B Yond1100%0%
18Wan Bridge Group, LLC1100%0%
18Ping Management, LLC1100%0%
18Hudson Homes Management, LLC1100%0%
18Clear Morning Group, LLC1100%0%
18180 Multi Family Management, LLC1100%0%
18Texas Excel Property Management Services Corporation1100%0%
18Move in and on, LLC1100%0%
18Endeavor Managed Services1100%0%
18Urban Genesis, LLC1100%0%
18Patrick O Conner & Associates LP10%100%
18Hines Interests Limited Partnershi1100%0%
18Real Holdings, LLC1100%0%
18Tema Development 1988, Inc.1100%0%
18Madera Residential, LLC1100%0%
18S2C Management, LLC1100%0%
18Asset Living USA, LLC1100%0%
18TTJ Equipment, Inc.1100%0%
18Open House Texas Realty and Invest1100%0%

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