Of these, 591 were approved (98.2%), while 11 were denied (1.8%).
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%.
The New York employers which made the most petitions in the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services sector during 2024 included Moodys Analytics, Inc. with 135 petitions, Moodys Investors Service, Inc. with 111 petitions, and Credit Suisse Services USA, LLC with 56 petitions.
Compared to 2023, the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services sector in New York saw an 11.1% 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 Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Industry in New York, 2024
| Rank | Company Name | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moodys Analytics, Inc. | 135 | 99.3% | 0.7% |
| 2 | Moodys Investors Service, Inc. | 111 | 99.1% | 0.9% |
| 3 | Credit Suisse Services USA, LLC | 56 | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Services, LLC | 26 | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Core Rehab Staffing, Inc. | 24 | 95.8% | 4.2% |
| 6 | Moodys Shared Services, Inc. | 18 | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | GBT US D B a American Express, LLC | 17 | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC | 13 | 92.3% | 7.7% |
| 8 | RCM Technologies, Inc. | 13 | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Prime Leaders Health Services, Inc. | 12 | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Madison-Davis | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Algorizin, Inc. | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Achiever United, Inc. | 7 | 57.1% | 42.9% |
| 14 | Adex Medical Staffing, LLC | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| 14 | Ameristar Staffing, Inc. | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| 16 | Henry Schein, Inc. | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 16 | Healthpro Nursing Solutions, LLC | 5 | 80% | 20% |
| 16 | The Options Group, Inc. | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 16 | SNRC, Inc. | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 20 | Priority Care Staffing, LLC | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 20 | Staffco of Brooklyn, LLC | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 20 | The Ashlar Group, LLC | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 20 | Tandym Group, LLC | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 24 | GBT US, LLC | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 24 | AMS Health, Corp. | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 24 | Oasis Professional Management Group, Ltd. | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 24 | Norgate Technology, Inc. | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 24 | PHP Staffing, LLC | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 29 | Universal Vision Holdings, Corp. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 29 | SGF Partners, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 29 | Chdi Management, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 29 | LDCM Management, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 29 | GM Lucky, Corp. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 29 | Carco Group D B a Cisive Everi, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 29 | Ladders, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 29 | Darktrace, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 29 | Emerald X, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 29 | World Joint D B a Iace Travel, Corp. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 29 | Fareportal D B a Cheapoair, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 29 | Namei Group, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 29 | Vandis, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 29 | Meazi Staffing Agency, LLC | 2 | 0% | 100% |
| 29 | Shiftsmart, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 29 | Lighthouse Technology Services, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Proud Moments MSO, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | DHD Consulting, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Billy Clark Creative Management LL | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Nice Day Group, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Hireart, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Maven Search, Corp. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Eventim USA, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | P T I Import, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Alignment Debt Holdings 1, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Suffolk Lock and Security Professi | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Athome Trip, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Nexus Staffing, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Travel Leaders Group, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | EQX Hotel Management, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | RMP Travel, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | One Clipboard D B a Splash, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Aripack, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Nephron Research, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Healthtek Solutions, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Theraaide Rehab, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | M S Hall and Associates | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Equifax, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Remote Lands, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Zora Labs, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Cambridge Mercantile USA, Corp. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Occam Global, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Metro One Loss Prevention Services Group Guard Division NY, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Soni Resources Group, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Premier HC Management, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Creditriskmonitorcom, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Ncsplus Incorporated | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Reliant Staffing Systems, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Xeniapp, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Brighton Staffing, Inc. | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| 45 | KJ New York Tour, Corp. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Metro One Loss Prevention Group | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Power to FLY, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | HD Office Solutions, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Eihab Human Services, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Recycle Track Systems, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Booking Com USA, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Nyc Intercom, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Islandsearch Group, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | W Physicians Group, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | 3sixty Fundraising, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Metro Care Staffing, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | F-Secure, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Shoptalk Commerce, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Platinum Shared Services, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Americasia D B a Eternal Trave, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | My Job Tank, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Harnham, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Tempositions, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | DP Orel, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Bloom Credit, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | HR Management Group, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | F Secure, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Classic Designed Systems, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Alison Solutions, Corp. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Grace Blue, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |