California sees 670 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry during 2024

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California sees 670 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry during 2024

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Employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry based in California submitted 670 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, 656 were approved (97.9%), while 14 were denied (2.1%).

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 Wholesale Trade sector during 2024 included Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. with 84 petitions, Resmed, Corp. with 12 petitions, and Hitachi America, Ltd. with 11 petitions.

Compared to 2023, the Wholesale Trade sector in California saw a 7.6% 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.

H-1B Petitions by Industry in California, 2024
RankIndustryTotal Petitions% of All Submissions% Approved% Denied
1Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services35,54244.8%98.1%1.9%
2Manufacturing16,69821.1%99.1%0.9%
3Information13,75017.3%98.9%1.1%
4Finance and Insurance4,1205.2%98.9%1.1%
5Educational Services3,2614.1%98.7%1.3%
6Retail Trade1,5201.9%98.6%1.5%
7Health Care and Social Assistance1,4021.8%97.5%2.5%
8Wholesale Trade6700.9%97.9%2.1%
9Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services5520.7%95.8%4.2%
10Construction4400.6%98.6%1.4%
11Real Estate and Rental and Leasing2640.3%98.9%1.1%
12Transportation and Warehousing2220.3%94.6%5.4%
13Utilities2010.3%98.5%1.5%
14Other Services (except Public Administration)1750.2%95.4%4.6%
15Management of Companies and Enterprises1120.1%99.1%0.9%
16Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation970.1%93.8%6.2%
17Public Administration900.1%100%0%
18Accommodation and Food Services760.1%86.8%13.2%
19Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting510.1%96.1%3.9%
20Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction410.1%100%0%

Top Employers in Wholesale Trade Industry in California, 2024

RankCompany NameTotal Petitions% Approved% Denied
1Samsung Semiconductor, Inc.8497.6%2.4%
2Resmed, Corp.12100%0%
3Hitachi America, Ltd.11100%0%
4Alibaba Com U S E-Commerce, Corp.10100%0%
5Geekplus America, Inc.9100%0%
6MS International, Inc.8100%0%
6ALPS Alpine North America, Inc.8100%0%
8Faire Wholesale, Inc.7100%0%
8Rahi Systems, Inc.7100%0%
8Atosa USA, Inc.7100%0%
11Walong Marketing, Inc.6100%0%
11Olivet International, Inc.6100%0%
11Trimed, Inc.683.3%16.7%
14Yubico, Inc.5100%0%
14Simplehuman, LLC5100%0%
14Advanced Bionics, LLC5100%0%
14Byd Motors, LLC5100%0%
14Byd Electronic America, Corp.5100%0%
14Maxeon Americas, Inc.5100%0%
20Vizio, Inc.4100%0%
20Intellian Technologies USA, Inc.4100%0%
20Byd Coach and Bus, LLC4100%0%
20FFF Enterprises, Inc.4100%0%
20Ronbow Corporation4100%0%
20Belkin International, Inc.4100%0%
20Minted, LLC4100%0%
20Fusen Technologies, Inc.4100%0%
28Central Garden and Pet3100%0%
28Advanced Mechatronics Solutions in3100%0%
28Mill Industries, Inc.3100%0%
28E and E Company, Ltd.3100%0%
28Semtech Corporation3100%0%
28Zodiac Pool Systems, LLC3100%0%
28Gurunanda, LLC3100%0%
28American Portwell Technology, Inc.3100%0%
28Calerie Health Holding, LLC3100%0%
28Lantronix, Inc.3100%0%
28LTS Associate, Inc.3100%0%
28Team Research, Inc.3100%0%
28Taihan Electric USA, Ltd.3100%0%
28Spotter Global, Inc.3100%0%
42Byd Truck, LLC2100%0%
42City Surgical SF2100%0%
42Hexel Technician Engineering, Corp.2100%0%
42Scosche Industries, Inc.2100%0%
42Pacific Coast Companies, Inc.2100%0%
42Nura USA, LLC2100%0%
42Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc.2100%0%
42Bizlink Technology, Inc.2100%0%
42Fabletics, Inc.2100%0%
42Ikrusher, Inc.2100%0%
42Hithium Energy Storage Technology2100%0%
42Milky Way International Trading Corporation250%50%
42MPI America, Inc.250%50%
42Bitmain Development, Inc.2100%0%
42Hypec, Inc.2100%0%
42Like Dreams, Inc.2100%0%
42Otis Mcallister, Inc.2100%0%
42Horizon Tire, Inc.2100%0%
42Teleflora, LLC2100%0%
42Korean Red Ginseng Inc., Corp.2100%0%
42Monster Energy Company2100%0%
42Artyc PBC2100%0%
42MA Laboratories, Inc.2100%0%
42Charming Shoes250%50%
42Setcas, LLC2100%0%
42Hygia Healthcare2100%0%
42Sun Fresh International, LLC2100%0%
42Byd America, LLC2100%0%
42Mobile Pixels, Inc.2100%0%
42Ariat International, Inc.2100%0%
42Seqgen, Inc.2100%0%
42Afresh Technologies, Inc.2100%0%
42Doubletree Systems, Inc.2100%0%
42Summit Produce, Inc.2100%0%
42Siborui USA, Inc.2100%0%
42Lieutenant Foods Americas2100%0%
42Civil Services Distributions, Inc.2100%0%
42Enterprise Vision Technologies, Inc.2100%0%
42Harrington Industrial Plastics, LLC2100%0%
42Resmed, Inc.2100%0%
42Shopsocial, Inc.2100%0%
42Carbon Activated Corporation2100%0%
84Luseta Beauty, Inc.1100%0%
84Twenties Beauty, Inc.1100%0%
84Nutribins, LLC1100%0%
84Energen Products, Inc.1100%0%
84Rohm Semiconductor USA, LLC1100%0%
84Harmoni International Spice, Inc.1100%0%
84Simran Collection, Inc.1100%0%
84International Technologies & Systems, Corp.1100%0%
84Anine Bing, Corp.1100%0%
84Pro Lite, Inc.1100%0%
84Genmega, Inc.1100%0%
84Senfeng Laser USA, Inc.1100%0%
84House of Macadamias, LLC1100%0%
84Tinno USA, Inc.1100%0%
84Kyocera Document Solutions Develop1100%0%
84Bedrock Machinery1100%0%
84MRC Creations, LLC1100%0%
84West Coast Cutz, LLC1100%0%
84Dermasoft, Inc.1100%0%
84Spineart USA, Inc.1100%0%
84Bizz, Inc.1100%0%
84JC Horizon, Ltd.1100%0%
84Asus Technician USA1100%0%
84Mature Pro, Inc.1100%0%
84Unlimited Containers, Inc.1100%0%
84Oneplus USA, Corp.1100%0%
84Zuru, LLC1100%0%
84Saemie Corporation1100%0%
84Worldwise Incorporated1100%0%
84E and M Electric and Machinery, Inc.1100%0%
84Go Bowen Corporation1100%0%
84Shennel Trading Group1100%0%
84Ilocal Box, LLC1100%0%
84Alice Cabinetry, Inc.1100%0%
84Lions Investment and Trading, Inc.1100%0%
84Tops Handbag, Inc.1100%0%
84Caravan Group, LLC1100%0%
84Lepow International, LLC1100%0%
84Big Battery, Inc.1100%0%
84New Technician Solutions, Inc.1100%0%
84Hitron Technologies Americas, Inc.1100%0%
84A-Sha Foods USA Company, Inc.1100%0%
84Supertec Machinery, Inc.1100%0%
84Builders Genius, Inc.10%100%
84KBJ Trading, LLC1100%0%
84B Bridge International, Inc.1100%0%
84Vivotek USA, Inc.1100%0%
84Copy Solutions, Inc.1100%0%
84Frick Paper Company, LLC1100%0%
84Turbo Air, Inc.1100%0%
84Cellmed, Inc.10%100%
84Young LA Trading Company, LLC1100%0%
84Emser Tile, LLC1100%0%
84RL Company, LLC1100%0%
84International Gems and Minerals in1100%0%
84American Takii, Inc.1100%0%
84Lumos Infinitas USA, Inc.1100%0%
84Premium Brands, Inc.10%100%
84Gem ART1100%0%
84Sendx Medical, Inc.1100%0%
84Hotatech, Inc.1100%0%
84Thor International1100%0%
84Kurepro, Inc.1100%0%
84BC Fashion, Inc.10%100%
84MPL Brands NV, Inc.1100%0%
84Wellell America, Corp.1100%0%
84Dentis USA Corporation1100%0%
84Spin Master, Inc.1100%0%
84JC Foodservice, Inc.1100%0%
84Asquan USA, Inc.1100%0%
84Management M, LLC1100%0%
84United Pacific Industries, Inc.1100%0%
84Chroma Ate, Inc.1100%0%
84One Workplace L Ferrari, LLC1100%0%
84Zoxima Solutions, LLC1100%0%
84S8 Apparel, Inc.1100%0%
84Her Multitasky, LLC1100%0%
84Wonderland Shower, Inc.1100%0%
84Reliance Steel & Aluminum Company1100%0%
84Globalmax International, Inc.1100%0%
84Shaklee Corporation1100%0%
84Linxbot, Inc.1100%0%
84Topco Design, Corp.1100%0%
84Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.1100%0%
84Leeds Technology, Inc.1100%0%
84Best Houseware, Inc.1100%0%
84Needcare, Inc.1100%0%
84A SHA Foods USA Company, Inc.1100%0%
84Sunshine Outdoors, LLC1100%0%
84Builder Genius, Inc.1100%0%
84Karius, Inc.1100%0%
84Awano Food Group PTE, Ltd.1100%0%
84Vincismile Group, LLC10%100%
84Commerce Atlantic, Corp.1100%0%
84-Dent Inc., PAC1100%0%
84Focusai, Inc.1100%0%
84Sanyi Lights, Inc.1100%0%
84Celerity Technologies, Inc.1100%0%
84Norstar Office Products, Inc.1100%0%
84Yotrio Corporation1100%0%
84Emperia, Inc.1100%0%
84Rivers Promo, Inc.10%100%
84H and N Group, Inc.1100%0%
84Silver Harbor, LLC1100%0%
84Inter Power Technology, Inc.1100%0%
84American Rainbow Home Fashions, Inc.1100%0%
84Luminys Systems, Corp.1100%0%
84TSMC North America1100%0%
84Hotai & Company, LLC1100%0%
84Addsure Packaging, LLC1100%0%
84Thomas Gallaway Corporation1100%0%
84KTI Hydraulics, Inc.1100%0%
84Bare Cotton Corporation1100%0%
84Welcome Services, Inc.1100%0%
84D Element Group, LLC1100%0%
84Pixio USA, Inc.1100%0%
84Jantzen Brands Corporation1100%0%
84Asi Computer Technologies, Inc.1100%0%
84Madaluxe Group, LLC1100%0%
84United Fabrics International, Inc.10%100%
84Chef Action, Inc.1100%0%
84One Identity, LLC1100%0%
84Eze Technologies, Inc.1100%0%
84Rums Department, LLC1100%0%
84Helios Auto Parts1100%0%
84Specific Diagnostics, LLC1100%0%
84WNHL, Inc.1100%0%
84DXJ Medium, Inc.1100%0%
84Global Product Resources, Inc.1100%0%
84SG Supplement, Inc.1100%0%
84Air Systems, Inc.1100%0%
84Top Quest, Inc.1100%0%
84California Bees, Inc.1100%0%
84Launch Technician USA, Inc.1100%0%
84Best Global Nutrition, Inc.1100%0%
84MW Mcwong International, Inc.1100%0%
84699food, Inc.1100%0%
84Sun Yin USA, Inc.1100%0%
84Bolide Technology Group, Inc.1100%0%
84JS Pharm, Corp.1100%0%
84Avinger, Inc.1100%0%
84Merchsource, LLC1100%0%
84Value Wholesaler, Inc.1100%0%
84Cofan USA, Inc.1100%0%
84First Biotech, Inc.1100%0%
84Cecilia Technician, Inc.1100%0%
84Ninestar Technology Company, Ltd.1100%0%
84Yihai US Food, Inc.1100%0%
84Elite Aviation, LLC1100%0%
84Ride Aventon, Inc.1100%0%
84Sierra Westron, Inc.1100%0%
84Lucky Star Marketing, Inc.1100%0%
84Trinity Distribution, Inc.1100%0%
84Galleher, LLC1100%0%
84Sega of America, Inc.1100%0%
84Adata Technology USA Company, Ltd.1100%0%
84Bangkit USA, Inc.1100%0%
84Current Air Clothing, Inc.1100%0%
84Pinta International, Inc.1100%0%
84Jacob Stern and Sons D B a ACM, Inc.1100%0%
84Uc Technology, Inc.1100%0%
84Zgrills, Inc.1100%0%
84Expert Computer International, Inc.1100%0%
84Royal Wood Service & Supply, Inc.1100%0%
84Hays Holdings, Inc.1100%0%
84Solestage, Inc.1100%0%
84DPI Specialty Foods, Inc.1100%0%
84Duro Corporation1100%0%
84Qifurui Electronics Company1100%0%
84Giumarra International Berry, LLC1100%0%
84Air Product Sales, Inc.1100%0%
84Light Solo, Inc.1100%0%
84Toolots, Inc.1100%0%
84Best Cheer Stone, Inc.1100%0%
84Winsome House, Inc.1100%0%
84Hikvision USA, Inc.1100%0%
8412summers, Inc.1100%0%
84Blithe LA, Inc.1100%0%
84Jinkosolar U S, Inc.1100%0%
84Aurora World, Inc.1100%0%
84Meidi Electronics, Inc.1100%0%
84Value Group Enterprises1100%0%
84Clinical Resolution Laboratory, Inc.1100%0%
84Origin Cine, Inc.1100%0%
84Samsung Electro Mechanics America, Inc.1100%0%
84Cashinflow Company1100%0%
84Nikon Precision, Inc.1100%0%
84Yamaichi Electronics USA, Inc.1100%0%
84Edgemine, Inc.1100%0%
84Ricoh Printing Systems America, Inc.1100%0%
84Green World Windows & Doors, Corp.1100%0%
84Sierra Thermal, Inc.1100%0%
84Intco Medical Industries, Inc.1100%0%
84American Bazi, Inc.1100%0%
84G-2, Inc.1100%0%
84Seegene USA, Inc.1100%0%
84Homeco, Inc.1100%0%
84Abtivan Corporation1100%0%
84Kitchen Bath Director USA1100%0%
84Bakemark USA, LLC1100%0%
84Wah Hung Group, Inc.1100%0%
84CTG International North America, Inc.1100%0%
84Pharmaresearch USA, Inc.1100%0%
84Iqa Metal, Inc.1100%0%
84Lynol Cooling Systems, Inc.1100%0%
84U S P Furniture, Corp.1100%0%
84Certified Genetool, Inc.1100%0%
84NZG Specialties, Inc.1100%0%
84Zenith Technology, Inc.1100%0%
84Et Solar, Inc.1100%0%
84Hasko Trading, Inc.1100%0%
84Soho Apparel Goup, Inc.1100%0%
84Pulsar Products, Inc.1100%0%
84Gigawatt, Inc.1100%0%
84Hydraulic Controls, Inc.1100%0%
84Tomatoes Extraordinaire, Inc.1100%0%
84C U 2, Inc.1100%0%
84Laboflex, Inc.1100%0%
84Benq America, Corp.1100%0%
84MRS Woodcrafter, Inc.1100%0%
84Wine Wine Situation, LLC1100%0%
84Highwild, Inc.1100%0%
848 Net, Inc.1100%0%
84Blackbird Wines, Inc.1100%0%
84Jenny Silks, Inc.1100%0%
84MCP Computer Products, Inc.1100%0%
84Valencia Pipe Company1100%0%
84Clayton Controls, Inc.1100%0%
84Ora Industries, LLC1100%0%
84Orbit Industries, Inc.1100%0%
84Fender Musical Instruments Corpora1100%0%
84Sala Homes Realty, LLC1100%0%
84Hic U S a, Inc.1100%0%
84Nextivity, Inc.1100%0%
84Yamaha Corporation of America1100%0%
84Ebiz Inc., PC1100%0%
84Revi Technologies, Inc.1100%0%
84Green Farms California, LLC1100%0%
84Innolux USA, Inc.1100%0%
84America Metal Export, Inc.1100%0%
84Trendy Production, Inc.1100%0%
84Careismatic Brands, LLC1100%0%
84Secure Ewaste Management, Inc.1100%0%
84Homebaylife, Inc.1100%0%
84Ablegrid, Corp.10%100%
84Buyerlink, Inc.1100%0%
84Kintsugi Mindful Wellness, Inc.1100%0%
84Baby Trend, Inc.1100%0%
84Miracle Miles, Inc.1100%0%
84VXB & Orfwid Lost and Wander, Inc.1100%0%
84Patio Paradise, Inc.1100%0%
84Fyusion, Inc.1100%0%
84LVC Kingston, LLC1100%0%
84U S Jaclean, Inc.1100%0%
84Ceragem International, Inc.1100%0%
84Nuvoton Technology Corporation Ame1100%0%
84Zane Hospitality, Inc.1100%0%
84Romex Textiles, Inc.1100%0%
84Sohnen Enterprises, Inc.1100%0%
84International Technologies and Sys1100%0%
84Argus US, Inc.1100%0%
84Profusion Cosmetics, Corp.1100%0%
84Gigacloud Technology USA, Inc.1100%0%
84Seoul Trading, Inc.1100%0%
84Hoya Surgical Optics, Inc.1100%0%
84Advantech Corporation1100%0%
84TMA Liquor, Inc.1100%0%
84C S Transportation, Inc.1100%0%
84Kyocera Document Solutions Development America, Inc.1100%0%
84Mrled, Inc.1100%0%
84Wine Com, LLC1100%0%
84Doni Blume, Inc.1100%0%
84BJ21 Textile, Inc.1100%0%
84JDH Pacific, Inc.1100%0%
84Asweets Global, Inc.1100%0%
84Uyemura International Corporation1100%0%
84CJ America, Inc.1100%0%
84Opus Pos CA, Inc.1100%0%
84Fate, Inc.1100%0%
84Sage Microelectronics, Corp.1100%0%
84HI Pop, Inc.1100%0%
84Newhere, Inc.1100%0%
84Xgimi Technology Incorporated1100%0%
84Eargo, Inc.1100%0%
84Golden West Trading, Inc.1100%0%
84Shinhigh International, Corp.1100%0%
84IN Motion Design, Inc.1100%0%
84Living Formula Corporation1100%0%
84Toshiba America Business Solutions1100%0%
84Lettopia, Inc.1100%0%
84Bio Essence Herbal Essentials, Inc.1100%0%
84Securam Systems, Inc.1100%0%
84HL Uriman, Inc.1100%0%
84AA Cellar, LLC1100%0%
84Ta Chen International, Inc.1100%0%
84Built to Submit Enterprises, Inc.1100%0%
84Kinger Industry, Inc.1100%0%
84B2sign, Inc.1100%0%
84Vritam LP1100%0%
84CPB Trading, Inc.1100%0%
84Paramount Export Company1100%0%

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