How many H-1B petitions were made by North Carolina employers classified under the Educational Services industry during 2024?

Employers classified under the Educational Services industry based in North Carolina submitted 1,211 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, 1,195 were approved (98.7%), while 16 were denied (1.3%).

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, North Carolina employers across all industries submitted 10,384 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 98%.

While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 6,200 petitions, representing 59.7% of all submissions in North Carolina during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Finance and Insurance industry, which accounted for 1,395 petitions and represented 13.4% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Finance and Insurance industry, 6,072 were approved and 128 were denied.

The North Carolina employers which made the most petitions in the Educational Services sector during 2024 included Duke University-University-Med Center-Affil with 196 petitions, NC State University with 136 petitions, and University of North Carolina at CH with 97 petitions.

Compared to 2023, the Educational Services sector in North Carolina saw a 2.5% 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.

Rank	Industry	Total Petitions	% of All Submissions	% Approved	% Denied
1	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	6,200	59.7%	97.9%	2.1%
2	Finance and Insurance	1,395	13.4%	99.2%	0.8%
3	Educational Services	1,211	11.7%	98.7%	1.3%
4	Manufacturing	607	5.9%	98%	2%
5	Retail Trade	310	3%	97.1%	2.9%
6	Health Care and Social Assistance	233	2.2%	91.9%	8.2%
7	Information	130	1.3%	98.5%	1.5%
8	Wholesale Trade	70	0.7%	97.1%	2.9%
9	Utilities	58	0.6%	100%	0%
10	Accommodation and Food Services	35	0.3%	94.3%	5.7%
10	Construction	35	0.3%	88.6%	11.4%
12	Other Services (except Public Administration)	33	0.3%	97%	3%
13	Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	28	0.3%	100%	0%
14	Real Estate and Rental and Leasing	10	0.1%	100%	0%
15	Transportation and Warehousing	9	0.1%	100%	0%
15	Public Administration	9	0.1%	100%	0%
17	Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation	5	0.1%	100%	0%
18	Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting	3	0%	100%	0%
19	Management of Companies and Enterprises	2	0%	100%	0%
20	Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction	1	0%	100%	0%

Rank	Company Name	Total Petitions	% Approved	% Denied
1	Duke University-University-Med Center-Affil	196	99.5%	0.5%
2	NC State University	136	100%	0%
3	University of North Carolina at CH	97	100%	0%
4	Nash County Public Schools	52	96.2%	3.9%
5	Granville County Public Schools	39	100%	0%
6	Halifax County Schools	29	100%	0%
7	Healthy Start Education, Inc.	27	96.3%	3.7%
8	Triad Math and Science Academy Company	24	100%	0%
9	Johnston County Public Schools	23	100%	0%
10	Duke University Health System, Inc.	22	100%	0%
11	Appalachian State University	21	100%	0%
11	East Carolina University	21	100%	0%
13	University of North Carolina Charlotte	20	100%	0%
14	Anson County Schools	19	94.7%	5.3%
14	Warren County Schools	19	100%	0%
16	Alpha Academy	17	100%	0%
16	University of North Carolina Wilmington	17	100%	0%
18	Wake Forest University	16	100%	0%
18	Bertie County Schools	16	100%	0%
18	Edgecombe County Public Schools	16	100%	0%
18	Wake Forest University Health Scie	16	93.8%	6.3%
18	NC a and T State University	16	100%	0%
23	Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schoo	15	100%	0%
23	Vance County Schools	15	100%	0%
25	Duke University University Med Center Affil	14	85.7%	14.3%
26	University of North Carolina Greensboro	12	100%	0%
26	Reaching All Minds Academy	12	91.7%	8.3%
28	Durham Public Schools	11	100%	0%
28	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	11	100%	0%
28	Lexington City Schools	11	100%	0%
31	Guilford County Schools	10	100%	0%
32	Elon University	9	100%	0%
32	Guilford Charter School D B a Guil	9	100%	0%
32	Scotland County Schools	9	100%	0%
35	Youth Enrichment Program of Wilson	8	100%	0%
35	Iredell-Statesville Schools	8	100%	0%
37	Davidson College	7	100%	0%
37	Halifax County Public Schools	7	100%	0%
37	Western Carolina University	7	100%	0%
40	Northampton County Schools	6	83.3%	16.7%
40	Chapel Hill - Carrboro City School	6	100%	0%
40	Ilim Community Partners, LLC	6	100%	0%
43	Quality Education Academy	5	100%	0%
43	Carter G Woodson School, Inc.	5	100%	0%
43	Vance County Public Schools	5	100%	0%
43	Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools	5	100%	0%
47	Wake Forest University Baptist Med	4	100%	0%
47	The Institute for the Development of Young Leaders	4	75%	25%
47	Durham Community Charter School D	4	100%	0%
47	University of North Carolina Pembroke	4	100%	0%
47	Henderson Collegiate, Inc.	4	100%	0%
47	Peak Academy Charter School	4	100%	0%
47	East Voyager Academy of Charlotte	4	100%	0%
47	Asheville Peak Academy	4	75%	25%
47	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	4	100%	0%
47	Fayetteville State University	4	100%	0%
57	Carolina University D B a Piedmont	3	100%	0%
57	Mount Airy City Schools	3	100%	0%
57	The Institute for the Development	3	100%	0%
57	Hertford County Public Schools	3	100%	0%
57	University of North Carolina Asheville	3	100%	0%
62	Union Academy Charter School	2	100%	0%
62	Charlotte Lab School	2	100%	0%
62	Internetwork Expert, LLC	2	100%	0%
62	Rowan-Salisbury Schools	2	100%	0%
62	North East Carolina Preparatory School	2	100%	0%
62	Tyrrell County Public Schools	2	100%	0%
62	Elizabeth City State University	2	100%	0%
62	Montreat College	2	100%	0%
62	Wake Forest University Health Sciences	2	100%	0%
62	The Epiphany School of Global Stud	2	100%	0%
62	Asheville School, Inc.	2	100%	0%
62	Tiger Kims Tae Kwon Do III, Inc.	2	100%	0%
62	Richmond County Schools	2	100%	0%
62	Johnson C Smith University Incorpo	2	100%	0%
62	Wilson Preparatory Academy	2	100%	0%
62	Lincoln Charter School, Inc.	2	50%	50%
62	Fern Leaf Community Charter School	2	100%	0%
62	Thomasville City Schools	2	100%	0%
62	Dillard Academy Dillard Academy Charter School, Inc.	2	100%	0%
62	University North Carolina Wilmington	2	50%	50%
62	Asheboro City Schools	2	100%	0%
83	Iredell Statesville Schools	1	100%	0%
83	Salem Academy and College	1	100%	0%
83	Hoke County Schools	1	100%	0%
83	Lake Norman Charter School, Inc.	1	100%	0%
83	Enterone Corporation	1	100%	0%
83	Pinewoods Montessori School Corporation	1	100%	0%
83	Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical ARTS	1	100%	0%
83	UNC School of the ARTS	1	100%	0%
83	Washington County School District	1	100%	0%
83	University of Mount Olive	1	100%	0%
83	Charlotte Christian School	1	100%	0%
83	High Point University	1	100%	0%
83	Kipp Eastern NC Public Schools	1	100%	0%
83	Piedmont Community Charter School	1	100%	0%
83	Wake Forest University Baptist Med Center	1	0%	100%
83	Columbus County Public Schools Superintendent	1	100%	0%
83	Brevard College	1	100%	0%
83	Moore Montessori Community School	1	100%	0%
83	International Montessori School, Inc.	1	100%	0%
83	Rocky Mount Preparatory Academy	1	100%	0%
83	Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools	1	100%	0%
83	North Carolina Central University	1	100%	0%
83	American Hebrew Academy, Inc.	1	100%	0%
83	The Experiential School of Greensboro	1	100%	0%
83	Person County Schools	1	100%	0%
83	Chowan University	1	100%	0%
83	Rockingham County Schools	1	100%	0%
83	Johnson C Smith University Incorporated	1	100%	0%
83	Wingate University	1	100%	0%
83	Chatham County Schools	1	100%	0%
83	Livingstone College	1	100%	0%
83	First XI Football, LLC	1	100%	0%
83	Central Park School for Children	1	100%	0%
83	NC School Science and Mathematics	1	100%	0%
83	Ai Artist Studio, Inc.	1	100%	0%
83	Socrates Academy	1	100%	0%
83	Pave Southeast Raleigh Charter School	1	100%	0%
83	Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center	1	0%	100%
83	Carteret County Board of Education	1	100%	0%
83	Wilkes County Public Schools Super	1	100%	0%
83	Paul R Brown Leadership Academy	1	100%	0%
83	The Oneal School	1	100%	0%