1,520 H-1B petitions filed by Retail Trade employers classified under the Retail Trade industry in California in 2024

Employers classified under the Retail Trade industry based in California submitted 1,520 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, 1,498 were approved (98.5%), while 22 were denied (1.5%).

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, California employers across all industries submitted 79,284 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 98.5%.

The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in California during 2024, with 35,542 petitions (44.8% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 98.1%. Meanwhile, the Manufacturing industry was the second largest contributor, filing 16,698 petitions (21.1% of the total), with an approval rate of 99.1%.

The California employers which made the most petitions in the Retail Trade sector during 2024 included Ebay, Inc. with 545 petitions, Safeway, Inc. with 130 petitions, and Coupang Global, LLC with 109 petitions.

Compared to 2023, the Retail Trade sector in California saw a 13.2% 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	35,542	44.8%	98.1%	1.9%
2	Manufacturing	16,698	21.1%	99.1%	0.9%
3	Information	13,750	17.3%	98.9%	1.1%
4	Finance and Insurance	4,120	5.2%	98.9%	1.1%
5	Educational Services	3,261	4.1%	98.7%	1.3%
6	Retail Trade	1,520	1.9%	98.6%	1.5%
7	Health Care and Social Assistance	1,402	1.8%	97.5%	2.5%
8	Wholesale Trade	670	0.9%	97.9%	2.1%
9	Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	552	0.7%	95.8%	4.2%
10	Construction	440	0.6%	98.6%	1.4%
11	Real Estate and Rental and Leasing	264	0.3%	98.9%	1.1%
12	Transportation and Warehousing	222	0.3%	94.6%	5.4%
13	Utilities	201	0.3%	98.5%	1.5%
14	Other Services (except Public Administration)	175	0.2%	95.4%	4.6%
15	Management of Companies and Enterprises	112	0.1%	99.1%	0.9%
16	Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation	97	0.1%	93.8%	6.2%
17	Public Administration	90	0.1%	100%	0%
18	Accommodation and Food Services	76	0.1%	86.8%	13.2%
19	Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting	51	0.1%	96.1%	3.9%
20	Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction	41	0.1%	100%	0%

Rank	Company Name	Total Petitions	% Approved	% Denied
1	Ebay, Inc.	545	99.8%	0.2%
2	Safeway, Inc.	130	98.5%	1.5%
3	Coupang Global, LLC	109	99.1%	0.9%
4	Gap, Inc.	71	97.2%	2.8%
5	Sephora USA, Inc.	39	100%	0%
6	Weee, Inc.	35	94.3%	5.7%
7	Levi Strauss and Company	30	100%	0%
8	Tailored Shared Services, LLC	24	100%	0%
9	Ebates Performance Marketing D, Inc.	20	100%	0%
10	Whatnot, Inc.	18	100%	0%
11	Deckers Outdoor Corporation	17	100%	0%
12	Goodrx, Inc.	16	100%	0%
13	Happy Returns, LLC	12	100%	0%
13	Stitch Fix, Inc.	12	100%	0%
15	Lucid Group USA, Inc.	9	100%	0%
15	Hims, Inc.	9	100%	0%
17	Contextlogic, Inc.	8	100%	0%
17	The Realreal, Inc.	8	100%	0%
17	Newegg, Inc.	8	100%	0%
17	Shutterfly, LLC	8	100%	0%
17	Poshmark, Inc.	8	100%	0%
22	RH US, LLC	7	100%	0%
23	Fabfitfun, Inc.	6	100%	0%
23	Guitar Center, Inc.	6	83.3%	16.7%
23	Thumbtack, Inc.	6	100%	0%
23	Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc.	6	100%	0%
27	Personalized Beauty Discovery, Inc.	5	100%	0%
27	Shein Technology, LLC	5	100%	0%
27	Oakley, Inc.	5	100%	0%
27	Truecar, Inc.	5	100%	0%
31	Green Wave Ingredients, Inc.	4	100%	0%
31	Transocean Resources Management, Inc.	4	100%	0%
31	Grator, LLC	4	100%	0%
31	Grubmarket, Inc.	4	100%	0%
31	Space Auto Group, Inc.	4	75%	25%
31	Ocusun, LLC	4	100%	0%
31	Mercari, Inc.	4	100%	0%
38	Thrive Market, Inc.	3	66.7%	33.3%
38	Zero Motorcycles, Inc.	3	100%	0%
38	NHN Global, Inc.	3	100%	0%
38	Thredup, Inc.	3	100%	0%
38	Best Choice Products, Inc.	3	100%	0%
38	Transocean Resources Management	3	100%	0%
38	Good Food Holdings, LLC	3	100%	0%
38	1661, Inc.	3	100%	0%
38	Carparts Com, Inc.	3	100%	0%
38	Tawa Services, Inc.	3	100%	0%
38	Outsourced Licensee Network	3	66.7%	33.3%
38	Anta US Company, Ltd.	3	100%	0%
38	Segway, Inc.	3	100%	0%
38	Nimblerx, Inc.	3	100%	0%
38	Ipower, Inc.	3	100%	0%
38	Finesse US, Inc.	3	66.7%	33.3%
38	Grocery Outlet, Inc.	3	100%	0%
55	Momopet, Inc.	2	100%	0%
55	Medimpact Healthcare Systems, Inc.	2	100%	0%
55	Portofino Labs, Inc.	2	100%	0%
55	Redbubble, Inc.	2	100%	0%
55	Designlibro, Inc.	2	100%	0%
55	V. I. C., Inc.	2	100%	0%
55	E L F Cosmetics, Inc.	2	100%	0%
55	Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc.	2	100%	0%
55	Inmyshow USA, Inc.	2	100%	0%
55	Nutrition Therapy Essentials, Inc.	2	100%	0%
55	Allure Labs, LLC	2	100%	0%
55	Williams-Sonoma, Inc.	2	100%	0%
55	Torrid Administration, Inc.	2	100%	0%
55	Duro Floor and Cabinet, Inc.	2	100%	0%
55	Pleros, LLC	2	100%	0%
55	Levi Strauss & Company	2	50%	50%
55	Ecoatm, LLC	2	50%	50%
55	Rawrr, Inc.	2	50%	50%
55	Worldpac, Inc.	2	100%	0%
55	Curated, Inc.	2	50%	50%
55	2GO Products, LLC	2	100%	0%
55	Isorx Texas, Ltd.	2	100%	0%
55	MI Technologies, Inc.	2	100%	0%
55	Ebay Payments, LLC	2	100%	0%
55	Raley S	2	100%	0%
55	The Gap, Inc.	2	100%	0%
55	Azazie, Inc.	2	100%	0%
55	Sparky Worldwide, Inc.	2	50%	50%
55	Boot Barn, Inc.	2	100%	0%
55	Legacy Apparel Solutions	2	100%	0%
55	Everlane, Inc.	2	100%	0%
55	Wella Operations US, LLC	2	100%	0%
55	Alto Pharmacy, LLC	2	100%	0%
55	Chownow, Inc.	2	100%	0%
89	SNR Fuel II, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Filmtools, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	U-Tee Group, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Healthypets, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Lin Consulting, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Oceanx, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Atomo Dental in.	1	100%	0%
89	Wish US Holdings, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Kalavita Nutrition Corporation	1	100%	0%
89	Alpargatas USA, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Eetho Brands, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Reebelo USA, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Disco Technology, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Bioconsortia, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Suavton Group, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Foundation Building Materials, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Veno, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Ideal Living Management, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Lucid USA, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Lakeli Pharmacy Group, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Aok Group, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Eureka, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Sanvi, Corp.	1	100%	0%
89	Dalvin Innovations, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Adir International, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Chenland Nutritionals, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	TC Spoilers, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Walnut Pharmacy, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Inpala, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Feya Technician	1	100%	0%
89	U S P Furniture, Corp.	1	100%	0%
89	Hdwdoors, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Lilly HSU CPA	1	100%	0%
89	Atelier Luxury Group, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Smart Vend, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Windsor Fashions Holdings, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Justfab, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Mocozy, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	ALP N Rock, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Edition Motors, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Counter Brands, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Goodr, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	PDF Solutions, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Stockton Drug D B a Galt Pharm, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Forklift Academy, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Hygia Healthcare	1	100%	0%
89	Green Planet, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Yc Auto Group, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	LA Fleurel, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Next Petroleum	1	100%	0%
89	Anyidea, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Sharply US, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Esalon Com, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Cuts Clothing, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Mayer M and J, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	ABC Market USA, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Porterville Pharmacy, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Carparts.com, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Ganahl Lumber Company	1	100%	0%
89	Vuori Clothing	1	100%	0%
89	Turlock RV Center, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Atelier Des Modistes	1	100%	0%
89	Slabspace Sports Card, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Juli, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Miniso Depot CA, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Ecotrak Facility Management Softwa	1	100%	0%
89	RBM Software, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Paramount Restyling Automotive, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Bakell, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Flooring Liquidators, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Universal Herbs, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	LTC America, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Great Western Leasing and Sales, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Xcommerces Gateway, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Kouhigh, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Anthem Oil, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Engineers Associates, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Rums Department, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Cushy, Inc.	1	0%	100%
89	Marukai Corporation	1	100%	0%
89	Gaatu, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Vivosun, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Imperial Beach Pharmacy, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	F21 Opco, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Tuopu USA, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Nutrasumma, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Asa Universal, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Skin Research Institute, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Janie and Jack	1	100%	0%
89	Mikou, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Alldata, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Codeage, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	The Kive Company	1	100%	0%
89	Golden Mountain International, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Azla International, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Spirit Auto Concepts, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	FJ Commerce, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	United Foods D B a Sun Sun Trading Lap Sun Trading, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Hespera Jewelry Company, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Lovisa America, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Great Circle Machinery, Corp.	1	100%	0%
89	Komal Bros, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Motorpsycho Customs, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Eminent, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Royal Wood Service & Supply, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Togetherbuy Com	1	100%	0%
89	Maly Textiles, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Dolphin Logistics, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Phantoscope Company	1	100%	0%
89	C a Imports, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Fuji, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Visir, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Iig Wireless, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Excelle Kitchen & Bath, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	TT Jewelry, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Legend Jeans, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Apption Labs, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Align, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Circle Ai, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	GKN RX, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Wellbeam Consumer Health Intermedi	1	100%	0%
89	Oneiro Management Group D B a Onei	1	100%	0%
89	Finpeak, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Unipharma, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Henry Rose	1	100%	0%
89	LLV Wang Huo Company	1	100%	0%
89	World Market Management Services, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Koco Life, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Moreno Bathroom Vanity, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Angelo Biotechnology Corporation	1	100%	0%
89	Elitea, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Cult Gaia, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Tin Technologies, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Goten D B a Wrapables, Corp.	1	100%	0%
89	Malltail, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	2 Peaks Bikes, LLC	1	0%	100%
89	Dohome Technologies Corporation	1	100%	0%
89	Petkit Smart Technology Limited	1	100%	0%
89	Superannotate AL, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Frame LA Brands, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Vintners Distributors, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Visionnaire LA, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Iherb, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Lusso, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Trusper, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Grove Collaborative, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Nicolas Logistics, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Apollo Auto, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Short Story, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	MG West Company	1	100%	0%
89	AL Housam Group	1	100%	0%
89	Prodege, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Cider Global Holding, Ltd.	1	100%	0%
89	The Digital Stronghold, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Gilmans Screen and Kitchen	1	100%	0%
89	Umeteamountainview, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Heartland Society of Northern California, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Lipond International, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Azaneo, LLC	1	0%	100%
89	Wololow, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Kavish Prajapati, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Mor Furniture for Less, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Ehome Solution, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Returnmates, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Crossing, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Goodwill Industries of Southern CA	1	100%	0%
89	DND Pharmacy, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Black Girl Sunscreen, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Suntisfy, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Foursun, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Vinfast Auto, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Ihealth Labs, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Lumi Rugs, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Zhao Diamond, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Lavoro America, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Nice Choice, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Apex Pharmacy	1	100%	0%
89	Shims Bargain, Inc.	1	0%	100%
89	Ever Cars Company	1	100%	0%
89	Save Mart Supermarkets, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Deckers America, LLC	1	100%	0%
89	Advanced Food Concepts, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Ebay Commerce, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	The Bouqs Company	1	100%	0%
89	Gfranco Enterprises, Inc.	1	100%	0%
89	Instaco, LLC	1	100%	0%