646 H-1B petitions filed by Manufacturing employers classified under the Manufacturing industry in Wisconsin in 2024

Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry based in Wisconsin submitted 646 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, 644 were approved (99.7%), while two were denied (0.3%).

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, Wisconsin employers across all industries submitted 2,858 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 99.1%.

The Manufacturing industry led the H-1B filings in Wisconsin during 2024, with 646 petitions (22.6% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 99.7%. Meanwhile, the Educational Services industry was the second largest contributor, filing 603 petitions (21.1% of the total), with an approval rate of 99.2%.

The Wisconsin employers which made the most petitions in the Manufacturing sector during 2024 included Rockwell Automation, Inc. with 65 petitions, Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporatio with 63 petitions, and Johnson Controls, Inc. with 45 petitions.

Compared to 2023, the Manufacturing sector in Wisconsin saw a 4% 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	Manufacturing	646	22.6%	99.7%	0.3%
2	Educational Services	603	21.1%	99.2%	0.8%
3	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	459	16.1%	98%	2%
4	Information	429	15%	100%	0%
5	Finance and Insurance	291	10.2%	99.3%	0.7%
6	Health Care and Social Assistance	192	6.7%	99%	1%
7	Wholesale Trade	94	3.3%	97.9%	2.1%
8	Retail Trade	48	1.7%	97.9%	2.1%
9	Construction	36	1.3%	97.2%	2.8%
10	Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	22	0.8%	95.5%	4.6%
11	Transportation and Warehousing	15	0.5%	100%	0%
12	Other Services (except Public Administration)	6	0.2%	100%	0%
13	Utilities	3	0.1%	100%	0%
13	Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting	3	0.1%	100%	0%
15	Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation	2	0.1%	100%	0%
15	Accommodation and Food Services	2	0.1%	50%	50%
15	Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction	2	0.1%	100%	0%
15	Management of Companies and Enterprises	2	0.1%	100%	0%
15	Public Administration	2	0.1%	100%	0%
20	Real Estate and Rental and Leasing	1	0%	100%	0%

Rank	Company Name	Total Petitions	% Approved	% Denied
1	Rockwell Automation, Inc.	65	100%	0%
2	Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporatio	63	100%	0%
3	Johnson Controls, Inc.	45	100%	0%
4	Kohler Company	41	100%	0%
5	Ge Precision Healthcare, LLC	29	100%	0%
6	Regal Rexnord Corporation	26	100%	0%
7	CNH Industrial America, LLC	23	100%	0%
8	Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC	21	100%	0%
9	Generac Power Systems	18	100%	0%
10	Fii USA, Inc.	15	100%	0%
11	Kerry, Inc.	14	100%	0%
12	Ge Medical Systems, LLC	13	100%	0%
13	Modine Manufacturing Company	10	100%	0%
13	Labcorp Early Development Laboratories, Inc.	10	90%	10%
13	Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation	10	100%	0%
13	Springs Window Fashions, LLC	10	100%	0%
17	Ashley Global Retail, LLC	9	100%	0%
18	A O Smith Corporation	7	100%	0%
18	Krones, Inc.	7	85.7%	14.3%
20	Clarios, LLC	6	100%	0%
20	BRP US, Inc.	6	100%	0%
22	Miller Electric Manufacturing, LLC	5	100%	0%
22	Northstar Medical Radioisotopes, LLC	5	100%	0%
22	Natus Medical Incorporated	5	100%	0%
22	Discovery Energy, LLC	5	100%	0%
22	Oshkosh Defense, LLC	5	100%	0%
27	School Johnson Son, Inc.	4	100%	0%
27	Trek Bicycle Corporation	4	100%	0%
27	Greenheck Fan Corporation	4	100%	0%
30	Ruskin Company	3	100%	0%
30	Brady Worldwide, Inc.	3	100%	0%
30	Ge Medical Systems Information Tec	3	100%	0%
30	Metso USA, Inc.	3	100%	0%
30	Trimen Industrial, LLC	3	100%	0%
30	Modine Grenada, LLC	3	100%	0%
30	Menasha Corporation	3	100%	0%
30	St. Paper, LLC	3	100%	0%
30	Neocoil, LLC	3	100%	0%
30	Plexus, Corp.	3	100%	0%
30	Sensia, LLC	3	100%	0%
30	Oshkosh Corporation	3	100%	0%
42	Illinois Tool Works, Inc.	2	100%	0%
42	Quality Packaging, Inc.	2	100%	0%
42	Wacker Neuson America Corporation	2	100%	0%
42	Accuray Incorporated	2	100%	0%
42	Snap-on Incorporated	2	100%	0%
42	Ashley Distribution Services, Ltd.	2	100%	0%
42	Dynamic Ratings, Inc.	2	100%	0%
42	Research Products Corporation D B	2	100%	0%
42	Husco Automotive Holdings, LLC	2	100%	0%
42	Sargento Cheese, Inc.	2	100%	0%
42	Quad Graphics, Inc.	2	100%	0%
42	Nor-Lake, Inc.	2	100%	0%
42	Zurn Industries, LLC	2	100%	0%
42	Agropur, Inc.	2	100%	0%
42	Kimberly-Clark USA, LLC	2	100%	0%
42	Federal-Mogul Piston Rings, LLC	2	100%	0%
42	Saputo Cheese USA, Inc.	2	100%	0%
42	Agnitio, Inc.	2	100%	0%
42	KHS USA, Inc.	2	100%	0%
42	Poclain Hydraulics, Inc.	2	100%	0%
42	Sensient Technologies Corporation	2	100%	0%
42	Afe, Inc.	2	100%	0%
42	Manitou Equipment America, LLC	2	100%	0%
42	Johnsonville, LLC	2	100%	0%
66	Strattec Security Corporation	1	100%	0%
66	All States Agent Parts, LLC	1	100%	0%
66	Kolbenschmidt Pistons USA, LLC	1	100%	0%
66	Playmonster Group, LLC	1	100%	0%
66	Navico, Inc.	1	100%	0%
66	Schreiber Foods, Inc.	1	100%	0%
66	M B Company, Inc.	1	100%	0%
66	Harley Davidson Motor Company Group, LLC	1	100%	0%
66	ECM Industries, LLC	1	100%	0%
66	Midwest Products, Inc.	1	100%	0%
66	Bostik, Inc.	1	100%	0%
66	Stoesser Industries	1	100%	0%
66	Ai Charlie US Bidco, LLC	1	100%	0%
66	Kolbe Kolbe Millwork Company, Inc.	1	100%	0%
66	Pflow Industries, Inc.	1	100%	0%
66	Husco International, Inc.	1	100%	0%
66	Quad Packaging, Inc.	1	100%	0%
66	US LBM, LLC	1	100%	0%
66	Livewire Ev, LLC	1	100%	0%
66	Haribo of America Manufacturing LL	1	100%	0%
66	A T Villa, Inc.	1	100%	0%
66	Inpro Corporation	1	100%	0%
66	Northern Engraving Corporation	1	100%	0%
66	Snap on Specialty Tools	1	100%	0%
66	Berntsen International, Inc.	1	100%	0%
66	Sterling Wisconsin, LLC	1	100%	0%
66	Ahlstrom Specialty Solutions LL, NA	1	100%	0%
66	Petersen Resources, LLC	1	100%	0%
66	Church Hansen, Inc.	1	100%	0%
66	Angi Energy Systems, LLC	1	100%	0%
66	Link Snacks, Inc.	1	100%	0%
66	GVS Filtration, Inc.	1	100%	0%
66	Innio Waukesha Gas Engines, Inc.	1	100%	0%
66	Durr Universal, Inc.	1	100%	0%
66	Silgan Containers, LLC	1	100%	0%
66	Menasha Packaging Company, LLC	1	100%	0%
66	Bend-Technician, LLC	1	100%	0%
66	Stella Chewys, LLC	1	100%	0%
66	Pattyn North America, Inc.	1	100%	0%
66	Premierone Products, Inc.	1	100%	0%
66	Prototek Digital Manufacturing Mad	1	100%	0%
66	Ampco Pumps Company	1	100%	0%
66	4 Brothers Blended Beer Company, LLC	1	100%	0%
66	Ingeteam O and M Services, Inc.	1	100%	0%
66	Nirav Indian Groceries and Spices, Inc.	1	100%	0%
66	Sic Lazaro US, Inc.	1	100%	0%
66	Red Star Yeast Company, LLC	1	100%	0%
66	ZF Electronic Systems Pleasant PRA	1	100%	0%
66	Badger Paperboard, Inc.	1	100%	0%
66	Faustel, Inc.	1	100%	0%
66	Pacific Cycle, Inc.	1	100%	0%
66	Broan-Nutone, LLC	1	100%	0%
66	Saco AEI Polymers, Inc.	1	100%	0%
66	Tigre USA, Inc.	1	100%	0%
66	American Metal Technologies, LLC	1	100%	0%
66	3D Molecular Designs, LLC	1	100%	0%
66	Impact Confections, Inc.	1	100%	0%
66	Cree Lighting USA, LLC	1	100%	0%
66	Radyne Corporation	1	100%	0%
66	Weather Shield Manufacturing, Inc.	1	100%	0%
66	Automation Solutions of WI, Inc.	1	100%	0%
66	Mastermold, LLC	1	100%	0%
66	Fathom Digital Manufacturing Corpo	1	100%	0%
66	S C Johnson Son, Inc.	1	100%	0%
66	Briggs and Stratton, LLC	1	100%	0%
66	The Vollrath Company, LLC	1	100%	0%
66	Amcor Flexibles North America, Inc.	1	100%	0%
66	Komatsu Mining, Corp.	1	100%	0%
66	Imbed Biosciences, Inc.	1	100%	0%
66	Conntek Integrated Solutions, Inc.	1	100%	0%
66	Nelson Global Products, Inc.	1	100%	0%
66	Racine Railroad Products, Inc.	1	100%	0%
66	Waukesha Bearings Corporation	1	100%	0%
66	Hatco Corporation	1	100%	0%
66	Aesse Investments, Ltd.	1	100%	0%
66	Enerpac Tool Group, Corp.	1	100%	0%
66	Snap-on Tools Company, LLC	1	100%	0%