Of these, 107 were approved (95.5%), while five were denied (4.5%).
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, New York employers across all industries submitted 28,636 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 98.4%.
The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in New York during 2024, with 8,748 petitions (30.6% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 98.5%. Meanwhile, the Finance and Insurance industry was the second largest contributor, filing 8,744 petitions (30.5% of the total), with an approval rate of 99.2%.
Compared to 2023, the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation sector in New York saw a 4.7% 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.
| Rank | Industry | Total Petitions | % of All Submissions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8,748 | 30.6% | 98.5% | 1.5% |
| 2 | Finance and Insurance | 8,744 | 30.5% | 99.2% | 0.8% |
| 3 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2,662 | 9.3% | 96.7% | 3.3% |
| 4 | Information | 2,517 | 8.8% | 99.1% | 1% |
| 5 | Educational Services | 2,208 | 7.7% | 97.6% | 2.4% |
| 6 | Manufacturing | 967 | 3.4% | 97.6% | 2.4% |
| 7 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 602 | 2.1% | 98.2% | 1.8% |
| 8 | Retail Trade | 541 | 1.9% | 99.5% | 0.6% |
| 9 | Construction | 338 | 1.2% | 98.8% | 1.2% |
| 10 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 294 | 1% | 98% | 2% |
| 11 | Wholesale Trade | 286 | 1% | 96.9% | 3.2% |
| 12 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 166 | 0.6% | 94% | 6% |
| 13 | Transportation and Warehousing | 131 | 0.5% | 97.7% | 2.3% |
| 14 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 112 | 0.4% | 95.5% | 4.5% |
| 15 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 89 | 0.3% | 97.8% | 2.3% |
| 16 | Public Administration | 87 | 0.3% | 98.9% | 1.2% |
| 17 | Accommodation and Food Services | 75 | 0.3% | 96% | 4% |
| 18 | Utilities | 58 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 9 | 0% | 77.8% | 22.2% |
| 20 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 2 | 0% | 100% | 0% |
Top Employers in Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Industry in New York, 2024
| Rank | Company Name | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Museum of Modern ART | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Brooklyn Nets, LLC | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | The Metropolitan Museum of ART | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | American Museum of Natural History | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | William Morris Endeavor Entertainm | 3 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| 5 | Equinox Holdings, Inc. | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | MSG Ventures, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Simplebet, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | IMG Models, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | The New York Botanical Garden | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | MSG Entertainment Holdings, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Sterling Mets L P | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Japan Society, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Endeavor X, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Pelham Country Club | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| 7 | International Merchandising Compan | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | The Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Sportime Clubs, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Iniveway, LLC | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| 19 | East Side Studios, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | The Society Model Management, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Nicol Squash - New York, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Sphere Entertainment Group, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Lauric Tennis Associates, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Gladyet Promotions | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Roundabout Theatre Company, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | The Frick Collection | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Independent ART Fair, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | DC ART Advisory, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | The Range Nyc, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | New York Junior Tennis League, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Lauric Tennis Asociates, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Future Stars Southampton, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Xu Bing Studio, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | R Z Performance, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Bensusan Restaurant, Corp. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | The Brooklyn Institute of ARTS and Sciences | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | MSG Sports, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Court 16 Manhattan, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | New York City Football Club, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Sabaj Law, PC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Kbiw Kurpiejewski and Associates P | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | For Freedoms Federation, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Premier Event Management, Inc. | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| 19 | Artife Group, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | TF Chen Cultural Center, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Ideko Productions, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Court 16, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Networks Presentations, LLC. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | JC Florist, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Whippoorwill Club Incorporated | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Playwrights Horizons | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| 19 | Major League Soccer, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Higgins Quasebarth & Partners, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Chinese American ARTS Council, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | The Museum of Jewish Heritage a Living Memorial to the Holocaust | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | NBA Services, Corp. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Underdog Sports Holdings, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Alliance Artist Management, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Sportradar US, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | LSP Productions Company, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Hampshire Club, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Carnegie ART Center | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | The Morgan Library & Museum | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | National Football League Enterpris | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Empire State Youth Orchestra, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Office of the Commissioner of Base | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Lower Manhattan Cultural Council | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Groover, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | RSE Ventures, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Bryant Park Corporation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Msquash, Corp. | 1 | 100% | 0% |