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Of these, 232 were approved (98.3%), while four were denied (1.7%).
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, Arizona employers across all industries submitted 6,313 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 98.3%.
While the Manufacturing industry led the H-1B filings with 3,468 petitions, representing 54.9% of all submissions in Arizona during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry, which accounted for 1,157 petitions and represented 18.3% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry, 3,422 were approved and 46 were denied.
The Arizona employers which made the most petitions in the Health Care and Social Assistance sector during 2024 included Banner University Medical Group with 37 petitions, Banner Medical Group with 31 petitions, and Yuma Regional Medical Center an AR with 18 petitions.
Compared to 2023, the Health Care and Social Assistance sector in Arizona saw a 21.6% 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 | Manufacturing | 3,468 | 54.9% | 98.7% | 1.3% |
| 2 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1,157 | 18.3% | 97.2% | 2.8% |
| 3 | Educational Services | 625 | 9.9% | 98.1% | 1.9% |
| 4 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 236 | 3.7% | 98.3% | 1.7% |
| 5 | Information | 176 | 2.8% | 98.3% | 1.7% |
| 6 | Finance and Insurance | 130 | 2.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Retail Trade | 125 | 2% | 98.4% | 1.6% |
| 8 | Construction | 75 | 1.2% | 98.7% | 1.3% |
| 9 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 66 | 1.1% | 97% | 3% |
| 10 | Wholesale Trade | 63 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Accommodation and Food Services | 47 | 0.7% | 97.9% | 2.1% |
| 12 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 46 | 0.7% | 95.7% | 4.4% |
| 13 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 42 | 0.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 14 | Utilities | 19 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | Transportation and Warehousing | 14 | 0.2% | 92.9% | 7.1% |
| 16 | Public Administration | 10 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 17 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 9 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 3 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 2 | 0% | 100% | 0% |
Top Employers in Health Care and Social Assistance Industry in Arizona, 2024
| Rank | Company Name | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Banner University Medical Group | 37 | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Banner Medical Group | 31 | 96.8% | 3.2% |
| 3 | Yuma Regional Medical Center an AR | 18 | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Dignity Health | 16 | 93.8% | 6.3% |
| 5 | Banner Health | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | District Medical Group, Inc. | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Phoenix Childrens Hospital, Inc. | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Mountain Park Health Center | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Northern Arizona Healthcare Corpor | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Arizona Kidney Disease and Hyperte | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Laboratory Sciences of Arizona, LLC | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Marana Health Center | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Adelante Healthcare, Inc. | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Bullhead City Clinic Corporation | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | The Devereux Foundation | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| 15 | Kumar Ravi Facc PC, M.D. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | El Rio Santa Cruz Neighborhood Hea | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | Mount Graham Regional Medical Cent | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | Vitalant | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | VHS Outpatient Clinics, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | Valley Surgical Clinics, Ltd. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | Chiricahua Community Health Center | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| 15 | Lakeside Heart and Vascular Center | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | USN Opco, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | PPH Franchise Holdings, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | Southwest Kidney Institute, PLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Ziva Wellness LLC, M.D. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Desert Kidney Association, PLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Arizona Lung Sleep and Valley Feve | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Southwest Behavorial Health Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Med Cure Internal Medicine, PLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Neurodiverse Counseling Services P | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Evolvedmd, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Ajo Community Health Center D B a | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Cornet Limited, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Solari, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Mariposa Community Health Center, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Neurocritical Care and Stroke of a | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Banner Medical Group Colorado | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Team Select Services, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Adobe Care and Wellness Arizona D | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Phoenix Children S Hospital, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | HRMC, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Copa Health, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Arizona Inpatient Medicine Associa | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Sierra Vista Regional Health Center Medical Group, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Naz Hospitalists, PC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | East Valley Diabetes and Endocrinology, PLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Tavurim, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Monolith Diagnostics | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Phase2body, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Hospice of the Valley | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | CN Resource | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Arizona Arthritis and Rheumatology | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Ridder Orthodontics of Fort Worth | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Lifetime Cardiovascular, PLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | DR Nez and Associates, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Sunrise Mountain Healthcare, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Momdoc, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Abdul Memon PLLC, M.D. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Helping Associates, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Arizona Arrhythmia Research Center | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Recovery Innovations, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | AZ Integrated Neuro Spine and Pain | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Sun Valley Spine & Orthopedic, PLLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Mind 247 Practice, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | 2nd Chance Treatment Centers, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | North Country Healthcare, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Heart Centered Counseling, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Cedars Heart Clinic, PLLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Alobaidy Neurology Consultants, PLL | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Atlas Neurosurgery and Spine, PLLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Midvale Park Dental Partners, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Nira Medical, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Food for the Hungry, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | The Joint, Corp. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | MSB Management Corporation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Allied Internal Medicine, PLLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Pinnacle Fertility, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | LA Paz Regional Hospital | 1 | 100% | 0% |