New York sees 286 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry during 2024

Employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry based in New York submitted 286 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, 277 were approved (96.8%), while nine were denied (3.2%).

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, 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 Wholesale Trade sector during 2024 included Harrys, Inc. with 10 petitions, Ivy Enterprises, Inc. with seven petitions, and Centric Brands Holding, LLC with six petitions.

Compared to 2023, the Wholesale Trade sector in New York saw a 2.5% 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%

Rank	Company Name	Total Petitions	% Approved	% Denied
1	Harrys, Inc.	10	100%	0%
2	Ivy Enterprises, Inc.	7	100%	0%
3	Centric Brands Holding, LLC	6	100%	0%
4	Steven Madden, Ltd.	5	100%	0%
4	Envogue International, LLC	5	100%	0%
6	IDD USA, LLC	4	75%	25%
6	Hills Pet Nutrition, Inc.	4	100%	0%
6	Lactalis Cheese and Dairy Holding, Inc.	4	100%	0%
9	Kering Eyewear USA, Inc.	3	100%	0%
9	Stellar Global Trading, Inc.	3	100%	0%
9	Kiss Nail Products, Inc.	3	100%	0%
9	Arizona Beverages USA	3	100%	0%
9	Saturn Business Systems, Inc.	3	100%	0%
9	Baillie Lumber Company L P	3	100%	0%
9	Southern Telecom, Inc.	3	100%	0%
9	Skaffles Group, LLC	3	66.7%	33.3%
9	Chery Industrial, Inc.	3	100%	0%
9	ACV Auctions, Inc.	3	100%	0%
9	Supplyhouse, LLC	3	100%	0%
20	Origin Brands, Inc.	2	100%	0%
20	Autel US, Inc.	2	100%	0%
20	Millwork Holdings Company, Inc.	2	100%	0%
20	Kravet, Inc.	2	100%	0%
20	Sid Tool Company, Inc.	2	100%	0%
20	Meer Enterprises, LLC	2	100%	0%
20	Allure Gems, LLC	2	100%	0%
20	The Metro Group, Inc.	2	100%	0%
20	Yu Shan Company, U., Ltd., S.A.	2	100%	0%
20	Easterncctv USA, LLC	2	100%	0%
20	Gustiamo, Inc.	2	100%	0%
20	Jubu, Corp.	2	100%	0%
20	Martin Flyer Jewelry, LLC	2	50%	50%
20	House of Spices India, Inc.	2	100%	0%
20	Aneri Jewels, LLC	2	100%	0%
20	Dazzling Diam, LLC	2	100%	0%
20	Parts Authority, LLC	2	100%	0%
20	Tarte, Inc.	2	100%	0%
20	KGK Jewelry USA, LLC	2	100%	0%
20	Dashing Diva Franchise, Corp.	2	100%	0%
20	Created Diamonds, Inc.	2	100%	0%
41	Five Goods, Inc.	1	0%	100%
41	Smiling Rocks Ip, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Shake N Go Fashion, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	American Lighting Industry, Corp.	1	100%	0%
41	Ducon Technologies, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Veronique Oro, Corp.	1	100%	0%
41	Cathay Home, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Indigo Home, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Danone North America Public Benefit Corporation	1	100%	0%
41	Barnes Noble, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Global Inventory Solutions, Corp.	1	100%	0%
41	Prima Gems USA, LLC	1	100%	0%
41	Jac Vandenberg, Inc.	1	0%	100%
41	Next Step Group, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Armor Jeans, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Elizabeth Arden, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Yashita Design, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Continental Textile, Corp.	1	100%	0%
41	Revlon Consumer Products, LLC	1	100%	0%
41	Absolute Hot New York, Corp.	1	100%	0%
41	DF Manhattan, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Townley, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Bisley, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	LGD Trade, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Festo Corporation	1	100%	0%
41	Ke Di Leather USA, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Nympco, Corp.	1	100%	0%
41	Smart Store Solutions, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	ATZ Trading, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	SB Hvac Services, Corp.	1	0%	100%
41	Dsquare NY, Inc.	1	0%	100%
41	Van Cronenburg, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Brilliant Timepiece and Diamonds, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Incon Gems, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Culturefly, LLC	1	0%	100%
41	Baldor Professional Services an Affiliate of Baldor Speciality Foods Inc., LLC	1	100%	0%
41	Global Display North America, Ltd.	1	100%	0%
41	Pivot Apparel, LLC	1	100%	0%
41	J Queen New York, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Newline Fashion Group, LLC	1	100%	0%
41	Shivam Jewels, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Eit Nyc, LLC	1	100%	0%
41	Yagi Tsusho America, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Confetti Snacks, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Reprally., Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	ABM Wireless, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Designs on Fifth, Ltd.	1	100%	0%
41	Billfold, LLC	1	100%	0%
41	H C Food, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	LG H and H USA, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Fantas Eyes, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Kayra Creation, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	NY New York Trading, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	SLS Controls, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	ASK Distributors, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Mast Jaegermeister US, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Ale Viola, LLC	1	100%	0%
41	Disons Gems, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Utopia Foods, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Bridgeport Trading, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Culture FLY, LLC	1	100%	0%
41	Sparkle Gems, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Garan, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Kira Jewels, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Pernod Ricard USA, LLC	1	100%	0%
41	Nagase America, LLC	1	100%	0%
41	Sheetal Group USA, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Argento School by Sicura, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Yabei, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Colors in Optics, Ltd.	1	100%	0%
41	Reflex Performance Resources, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	A C E NY Sales	1	100%	0%
41	Dazzling Jewels USA, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	The Levy Group, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Bhanderi Lab Grown Diamonds, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	LF Distribution International, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Fadaro Foods, Corp.	1	100%	0%
41	NSK Petroleum Wholesale, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	SKY Diam, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Arya Diamond Jewellery USA, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Sanwa, LLC	1	100%	0%
41	Ale Libic	1	100%	0%
41	Director Door Industries, Ltd.	1	100%	0%
41	Usageai, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Branca USA, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Bagatelle International USA, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Gadge USA, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	King Dragon Enterprise, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Paul Fisher, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Inter Parfums, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Interparfums USA, LLC	1	100%	0%
41	Mundi Trade, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Shavi Star, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Yu Shan Company U S a, Ltd.	1	100%	0%
41	East West Brnads, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Winic Technologies USA, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Coffee America USA, Corp.	1	100%	0%
41	PW Spirits, LLC	1	100%	0%
41	13 Rattles, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	The Dia Box, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Bellerose Home, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Grey Matter Concepts Apparel Group, Corp.	1	100%	0%
41	Latii, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Excalibur Garments, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	JME & Company	1	100%	0%
41	NRI Gems, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Arrow Systems, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Marketing Eye USA, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Sandeep Diamond Corporation	1	100%	0%
41	Akron Generics, LLC	1	100%	0%
41	Diamond Hong, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	US Pisen Technology, Ltd.	1	100%	0%
41	Boots Retail USA, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Home Plus Medical Supply, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Solarwaterway, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	B C S International Corporation	1	100%	0%
41	Fresh Produce Wholesale Trading in	1	100%	0%
41	Kim Seybert, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Mondrian Collection, LLC	1	100%	0%
41	Shashvat Diamonds, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Amorepacific US, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	E-Teapro, LLC	1	100%	0%
41	Wall Street Transcript Corporation	1	100%	0%
41	Integrity Kitchen & Ventilation Supply, Corp.	1	100%	0%
41	PW Shoes, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	1stdibs Com, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	David Mosner, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Beccair D B a Briogeo Hair Care, LLC	1	100%	0%
41	Green Rock NY, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Lasvit, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Provence Rose Group, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Jerrys Seafood Connection, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Novus Surgical Consultants, LLC	1	100%	0%
41	Sinoelite, Corp.	1	100%	0%
41	ARP Materials, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Eugenia Kim, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	S and J Diamond, Corp.	1	100%	0%
41	Diacentre, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Tyto Care, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	BNS Industries, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Maitri Diamonds, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Fresco International, Corp.	1	100%	0%
41	Oro Jewel USA, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	SNS Communications, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Avalon Global Management, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Miworld Accessories, LLC	1	100%	0%
41	Shanghai Shenda America, LLC	1	100%	0%
41	American Stitch, LLC	1	100%	0%
41	E S Sutton, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	W BLVD, Corp.	1	100%	0%
41	Innovation Associates, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	BCS International Corporation	1	100%	0%
41	Glory International Trading, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Prompt Gem Importers, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Jaipur Trading Company, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Niru NY, Ltd.	1	100%	0%
41	Signova, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Arno Sales & Marketing, Inc.	1	0%	100%
41	YJM Apparel Group, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Rosy Blue Jewelry, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Accamex Industries, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Dharm International, LLC	1	100%	0%
41	Twinkle Living, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	BLI International, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Hestia Robotics, Inc.	1	100%	0%
41	Loomstate, LLC	1	100%	0%