Of these, 223 were approved (97.4%), while six were denied (2.6%).
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, Massachusetts employers across all industries submitted 16,232 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 97.8%.
The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in Massachusetts during 2024, with 6,451 petitions (39.7% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 97.6%. Meanwhile, the Finance and Insurance industry was the second largest contributor, filing 2,928 petitions (18% of the total), with an approval rate of 98.8%.
The Massachusetts employers which made the most petitions in the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services sector during 2024 included Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC with 73 petitions, Eliassen Group, LLC with 56 petitions, and Arvato USA, LLC with 14 petitions.
Compared to 2023, the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services sector in Massachusetts saw an 18.7% 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 | 6,451 | 39.7% | 97.6% | 2.4% |
| 2 | Finance and Insurance | 2,928 | 18% | 98.8% | 1.2% |
| 3 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1,738 | 10.7% | 95.9% | 4.1% |
| 4 | Manufacturing | 1,585 | 9.8% | 99.1% | 1% |
| 5 | Educational Services | 1,199 | 7.4% | 98.5% | 1.5% |
| 6 | Information | 1,071 | 6.6% | 97.3% | 2.7% |
| 7 | Retail Trade | 420 | 2.6% | 97.9% | 2.1% |
| 8 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 229 | 1.4% | 97.4% | 2.6% |
| 9 | Public Administration | 98 | 0.6% | 98% | 2% |
| 10 | Utilities | 91 | 0.6% | 96.7% | 3.3% |
| 11 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 88 | 0.5% | 94.3% | 5.7% |
| 12 | Construction | 86 | 0.5% | 96.5% | 3.5% |
| 13 | Wholesale Trade | 70 | 0.4% | 98.6% | 1.4% |
| 14 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 45 | 0.3% | 97.8% | 2.2% |
| 14 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 45 | 0.3% | 93.3% | 6.7% |
| 16 | Transportation and Warehousing | 32 | 0.2% | 90.6% | 9.4% |
| 17 | Accommodation and Food Services | 27 | 0.2% | 85.2% | 14.8% |
| 18 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 22 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 4 | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| 20 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 3 | 0% | 100% | 0% |
Top Employers in Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Industry in Massachusetts, 2024
| Rank | Company Name | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC | 73 | 98.6% | 1.4% |
| 2 | Eliassen Group, LLC | 56 | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Arvato USA, LLC | 14 | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Colonial Staffing Group, Inc. | 7 | 85.7% | 14.3% |
| 4 | Softworld, LLC | 7 | 85.7% | 14.3% |
| 6 | JVT Advisors, LLC | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Hopper USA, Inc. | 6 | 83.3% | 16.7% |
| 6 | Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Radiyant Consulting, LLC | 5 | 80% | 20% |
| 10 | KNG Group, LLC | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | CCL Label, Inc. | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Brighthire Search Partners, Inc. | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | World Travel Holdings, Inc. | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | Whitridge Associates, Inc. | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | Boston Associate Software Systems LC | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 16 | Barton & Associates, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 16 | Unify Ai Technician, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 16 | National Water Main Cleaning Compa | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 16 | Grand Circle, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 16 | Matrix Resources | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 21 | Professional Staffing Group DB, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 21 | Taketours, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 21 | Baystate Administrative Services, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 21 | Percy, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 21 | Deep Health, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 21 | Studentuniverse.com, Inc. | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| 21 | Oncorps, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 21 | Services at Work | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 21 | Heartland Water Technology, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 21 | Arvato Digital Services, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 21 | Triumvirate Environmental, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 21 | Richard Burck Associates Incorporated | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 21 | Armored Things, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 21 | Transmit Security, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 21 | Gallop Global, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 21 | The Computer Merchant, Ltd. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 21 | Life Science Nation, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 21 | Yankee Leisure Group, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |