Of these, 817 were approved (98.8%), while 10 were denied (1.2%).
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, Tennessee employers across all industries submitted 4,665 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 98.4%.
The Manufacturing industry led the H-1B filings in Tennessee during 2024, with 1,038 petitions (22.3% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 97.9%. Meanwhile, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry was the second largest contributor, filing 997 petitions (21.4% of the total), with an approval rate of 97.3%.
Compared to 2023, the Health Care and Social Assistance sector in Tennessee saw an 8.3% 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 | Manufacturing | 1,038 | 22.3% | 97.9% | 2.1% |
| 2 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 997 | 21.4% | 97.3% | 2.7% |
| 3 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 827 | 17.7% | 98.8% | 1.2% |
| 4 | Finance and Insurance | 556 | 11.9% | 99.8% | 0.2% |
| 5 | Educational Services | 375 | 8% | 98.7% | 1.3% |
| 6 | Transportation and Warehousing | 320 | 6.9% | 99.1% | 0.9% |
| 7 | Retail Trade | 179 | 3.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 131 | 2.8% | 97.7% | 2.3% |
| 9 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 100 | 2.1% | 96% | 4% |
| 10 | Wholesale Trade | 47 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Information | 44 | 0.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Public Administration | 14 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | Construction | 9 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 14 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 8 | 0.2% | 87.5% | 12.5% |
| 15 | Accommodation and Food Services | 5 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 16 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 4 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 16 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 4 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Utilities | 3 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 2 | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 2 | 0% | 50% | 50% |
Top Employers in Health Care and Social Assistance Industry in Tennessee, 2024
| Rank | Company Name | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Jude Childrens Research Hospita | 210 | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Vanderbilt University Medical Cent | 49 | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Hospitalist Medicine Physicians of | 49 | 98% | 2% |
| 4 | Davita, Inc. | 29 | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Hospital Physician Services Southe | 26 | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Southeastern Physician Services, PC | 19 | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | South Sound Inpatient Physicians P | 18 | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | West Tennessee Healthcare | 18 | 94.4% | 5.6% |
| 9 | St. Jude Children S Research Hospital | 17 | 94.1% | 5.9% |
| 10 | Sound Physicians of Illinois D, LLC | 13 | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Southeastern Intensivist Services | 13 | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | UT Le Bonheur Pediatric Specialist | 12 | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Hospital Medicine Services of TN L | 12 | 100% | 0% |
| 14 | Cogent Medical Care D B a Soun, P C | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| 14 | Hospital Medicine Associates, LLC | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| 16 | Hospital Medicine Services of NH L | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| 17 | UT Regional One Physicians, Inc. | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| 17 | Cogent Healthcare of Iowa, PC | 9 | 88.9% | 11.1% |
| 17 | Envision Physician Services, LLC | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| 17 | Hospital Medicine Services of FL L | 9 | 88.9% | 11.1% |
| 17 | Vanderbilt University Medical Center | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| 22 | Cogent Healthcare of Georgia D, P C | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| 22 | Inpatient Specialists of Californi | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| 24 | Cogent Healthcare of Jacksonville | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| 24 | UT Medical Group | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| 24 | Lonestar Hospital Medicine Associa | 6 | 83.3% | 16.7% |
| 27 | Southeastern Hospitalist Services, P C | 5 | 80% | 20% |
| 27 | Newstat, LLC | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | New Hampshire IPS Medical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Baptist Memorial Medical Group, Inc. | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Tivity Health Services, LLC | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 32 | Medical Education Assistance Corporation | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 32 | CHSPSC, LLC | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 34 | St. John Emergency Services, PC | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 34 | Ameriteam Services, LLC | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 34 | The Jackson Clinic PA | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 34 | Missouri HB Medical Services, LLC | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 34 | Wellmont Cardiology Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 34 | Functional Pathways of TN, LLC | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 34 | Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 34 | Kansas Hospitalist Services PA | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 34 | Primary Care Group, LLC | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 34 | Inpatient Consultants of Delaware | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 34 | Envision Healthcare Corporation | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 34 | Sound Physicians of Florida IV, LLC | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 34 | IPC Hospitalists of New England, PC | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 34 | University Health System, Inc. | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 34 | Cogent Healthcare of Kentucky PSC | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 34 | Mountain States Physician Group, Inc. | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 34 | Hospitalist Physicians of Massachusetts, PC | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 51 | Inpatient Consultants of Tennessee | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 51 | Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 51 | Pennsylvania HM Associates, P C | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 51 | Hospitalist Physicians of Indiana | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 51 | Peachtree Inpatient Consulting, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 51 | Missouri IPS Medical Services, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 51 | Sound Physicians of Illinois, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 51 | Hospital Medicine Services of Maine, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 51 | East Tennessee Childrens Hospital | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 51 | Hospital Physician Services of Florida PA | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 51 | Erlanger Health | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 51 | Sound Physicians of Idaho, PLLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 51 | Hospital Medicine Services of KY L | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 51 | Metaphy Health, Inc. | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| 51 | Buffalo Emergency Associates, LLP | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 51 | Fremont Emergency Services Scherr, Ltd. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 51 | Cogent Healthcare of Decatur D, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 51 | Anchorage Inpatient Services a, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 51 | Lifepoint Rehabilitation of Texas, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 51 | Cogent Healthcare of Montana, P C | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 51 | Memorial Health Care System, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 51 | Hospital Medicine of AK, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 51 | Cogent Healthcare of Arizona DB, PC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 51 | Emergency Coverage Services, PC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 51 | Lifepoint Rehabilitation of California, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Northwest Physician Associates, P C | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Sound Physicians Intensivists of V | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Hospital Physician Services Southeast, PC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | FC Compassus, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Helen Ross Mcnabb Center, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Cookeville Regional Medical Center | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Ion Intermediate Holdings, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Mittal Kidney and Dialysis, PC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Wellmont Physician Services, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Haven Behavioral Services of Reading, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | The Works, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Hospital Medicine Services of MO L | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | ECC Hospitalist Service, P C | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Life Bridge Dental DC, PLLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Quantum Emergency Physicians P a | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Inpatient Consultants of Kansas P a | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Northeast Florida Hospitalist, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Southeastern Hematology Oncology a | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Cogent Healthcare of Iowa, P.C. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Sound Physicians Intensivists of a | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | UT Methodist Physicians, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Exigence Medical of New York, PLLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Massachusetts Acute Care Specialists, PC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Health at Home HHA Austin, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Community Health Network Rehabilitation Hospital South LCC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Intensive Care Consortium, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Specialtycare, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Wellmont Medical Associates, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Children'S GMP, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Hospitalist Medicine Physicians of West Virginia, PLLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Gastroenterology Center of the Mid | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Alliance Healthcare Services, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Knoxville HMA Cardiology PPM, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Quantum Emergency Physicians P a D | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Inpatient Consultants of Illinois | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Southeastern Emergency Services, PC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Sound Inpatient Physicians - Michi | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Associated Pathologists, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | HCA Management Services LP | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Intensive Care Consortium - Midwes | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Palmetto Anesthesia Specialists LL | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Specialty Physician Group, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Cherokee Health Systems | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Hospitalist Medicine Physicians of Texas, PLLC | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| 76 | Surgery Partners, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | After Hours Pediatrics of Tennesse | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Drayer Physical Therapy Institute | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Karing Hearts Cardiology, PC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Psychiatric Medical Care, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Inpatient Consultants of Florida, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Sheridan Radiology Services of Cen | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Anesthesiologists of Greater Orlan | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Hospital Medicine Services of VA L | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Lifepoint Rehabilitation Services, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Cogent Healthcare of North Carolin | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Integrative Health Associates, PLLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Pain Medicine and Rehabilitation G | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Southern Kidney Specialists, PLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Sound Physicians of Hawaii, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Vaughan Physician Practices, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Hospitalist Medicine Physicians of Richland County, Ltd. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Summit Healthcare Management, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Aegis Sciences Corporation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Dental Implant Center, PLLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Nephrology Associates, PC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Sound Physicians of Wyoming, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Sexual Assault Center | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | USHV Management D B a US Heart, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Inpatient Specialists of California, P C | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Origin Family Chiropractic, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Blount Memorial Physician Group in | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Hospitalist Medicine Physicians of OH, P C | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| 76 | Flowers HB Medical Services, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Stern Cardiovascular Foundation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Advanced Diagnostic Imaging, PC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Pophealthcare, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Nashville Regional Eye Care, PC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Sound Physicians of Massachusetts | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Inpatient Consultants of Alabama I | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | AMG Hillside, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Hospital Medicine Services of Tenn | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Rehab Employee Services, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | NW Hospitalist Services, PC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Sound Physicians Intensivists of W | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Firstcare Medical Center, PC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Medpsych PC, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Covenant Medical Group, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | IPC Hospitalists of New England | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Pinn Clinics PS | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Sound Physicians of Indiana, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Coastal Inpatient Physicians, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | HCA Health Services of Tennessee, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | AMG Crockett, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | ECC Hospitalist Services, PC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Life Bridge Dental D B a Tend, PLLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 76 | Recovery Associates Group at Southwind, PLLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |