Of these, 12,594 were approved (98.1%), while 249 were denied (1.9%).
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.
For comparison, the average approval rate for H-1B petitions across the United States in 2024 stood at 98%, slightly higher than the 97.3% recorded in 2023.
The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in Pennsylvania during 2024, with 7,202 petitions (56.1% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 97.9%. Meanwhile, the Educational Services industry was the second largest contributor, filing 1,180 petitions (9.2% of the total), with an approval rate of 99.1%.
The Pennsylvania employers with the most petitions during 2024 included Deloitte Consulting, LLP, which filed 2,513 petitions with an approval rate of 99.2%, Deloitte and Touche, LLP with 682 petitions and an approval rate of 98.7%, and Comcast Cable Communications, LLC, which filed 446 petitions with an approval rate of 98.7%.
Compared to 2023, the number of H-1B petitions filed in Pennsylvania during 2024 decreased by 2.5%.
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 | 7,202 | 56.1% | 97.9% | 2.1% |
| 2 | Educational Services | 1,180 | 9.2% | 99.1% | 0.9% |
| 3 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1,036 | 8.1% | 97.8% | 2.2% |
| 4 | Finance and Insurance | 933 | 7.3% | 98.5% | 1.5% |
| 5 | Manufacturing | 870 | 6.8% | 97.5% | 2.5% |
| 6 | Information | 747 | 5.8% | 98.4% | 1.6% |
| 7 | Wholesale Trade | 149 | 1.2% | 98% | 2% |
| 8 | Retail Trade | 132 | 1% | 95.5% | 4.5% |
| 9 | Utilities | 128 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Transportation and Warehousing | 82 | 0.6% | 95.1% | 4.9% |
| 11 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 62 | 0.5% | 98.4% | 1.6% |
| 12 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 54 | 0.4% | 98.1% | 1.9% |
| 13 | Construction | 36 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 14 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 24 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | Public Administration | 22 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 16 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 18 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 17 | Accommodation and Food Services | 17 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 13 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 11 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 20 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 4 | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deloitte Consulting, LLP | Retail Trade, Information, Real Estate and Rental and Leasing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2,513 | 99.2% | 0.8% |
| Deloitte and Touche, LLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 682 | 98.7% | 1.3% |
| Comcast Cable Communications, LLC | Information | 446 | 98.7% | 1.3% |
| Deloitte Tax, LLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 357 | 98.3% | 1.7% |
| Sap America, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 296 | 99.7% | 0.3% |
| University of Pennsylvania | Educational Services | 284 | 99.6% | 0.4% |
| Mastech Digital Technologies, Inc. | Retail Trade, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 249 | 94.4% | 5.6% |
| University of Pittsburgh | Educational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance | 238 | 99.6% | 0.4% |
| The Vanguard Group | Finance and Insurance | 226 | 100% | 0% |
| Epam Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 185 | 98.9% | 1.1% |
| The Pennsylvania State University | Educational Services | 150 | 98.7% | 1.3% |
| The Bank of New York Mellon | Finance and Insurance | 124 | 99.2% | 0.8% |
| The Children S Hospital of Philadelphia | Health Care and Social Assistance | 114 | 98.2% | 1.8% |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Educational Services | 106 | 99.1% | 0.9% |
| Sap Labs, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 104 | 100% | 0% |
| Ansys, Inc. | Information | 100 | 97% | 3% |
| UPMC Medical Education | Health Care and Social Assistance | 100 | 100% | 0% |
| University of Pittsburgh Physicians | Health Care and Social Assistance | 90 | 95.6% | 4.4% |
| Ariba, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 85 | 100% | 0% |
| Temple University | Educational Services | 80 | 97.5% | 2.5% |
| Ace American Insurance Company Chubb | Finance and Insurance | 77 | 98.7% | 1.3% |
| Fujitsu North America, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 69 | 95.7% | 4.3% |
| HM Health Solutions, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 68 | 98.5% | 1.5% |
| Concur Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 56 | 100% | 0% |
| The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 55 | 96.4% | 3.6% |
| Te Connectivity Corporation | Manufacturing | 54 | 98.1% | 1.9% |
| Decision Six, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 54 | 88.9% | 11.1% |
| Noblesoft Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 52 | 96.2% | 3.8% |
| Geisinger Clinic | Health Care and Social Assistance | 46 | 97.8% | 2.2% |
| Successfactors, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 46 | 100% | 0% |
| Thomas Jefferson University | Educational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance | 45 | 100% | 0% |
| Susquehanna International Group, LLP | Finance and Insurance | 45 | 97.8% | 2.2% |
| Aurora Innovation, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 44 | 100% | 0% |
| Penske Truck Leasing Company LP | Transportation and Warehousing | 42 | 100% | 0% |
| Glaxosmithkline, LLC | Manufacturing | 41 | 97.6% | 2.4% |
| Vitosha, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 40 | 95% | 5% |
| Digitaltree, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 39 | 94.9% | 5.1% |
| Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 39 | 97.4% | 2.6% |
| Wabtec US Rail, Inc. | Manufacturing, Wholesale Trade, Transportation and Warehousing | 39 | 97.4% | 2.6% |
| Techdata Service Company, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 38 | 97.4% | 2.6% |
| Ness USA, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 37 | 100% | 0% |
| Amerisourcebergen Services Corporation | Wholesale Trade | 35 | 100% | 0% |
| One Algorithm, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 33 | 100% | 0% |
| Communications Test Design, Inc. | Other Services (except Public Administration), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 33 | 100% | 0% |
| STV Incorporated | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 32 | 100% | 0% |
| American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. | Retail Trade | 32 | 90.6% | 9.4% |
| Envestnet Financial Technologies, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 31 | 96.8% | 3.2% |
| CSL Behring, LLC | Manufacturing | 31 | 100% | 0% |
| Duolingo, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 31 | 100% | 0% |
| Sei Investments Company | Finance and Insurance | 30 | 96.7% | 3.3% |
| Latitude Ai, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 29 | 100% | 0% |
| PVR Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 29 | 89.7% | 10.3% |
| Albert Einstein Medical Center | Health Care and Social Assistance | 29 | 100% | 0% |
| Lincoln National Corporation | Finance and Insurance | 29 | 93.1% | 6.9% |
| Drexel University | Educational Services | 28 | 100% | 0% |
| Unisys Corporation | Information, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 28 | 100% | 0% |
| Pharmaceutical Research Associates, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 28 | 100% | 0% |
| Computer Aid, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 27 | 96.3% | 3.7% |
| Boomi LP | Wholesale Trade | 27 | 100% | 0% |
| Allegheny Clinic | Health Care and Social Assistance | 27 | 100% | 0% |
| Constellation Energy Generation, LLC | Utilities | 27 | 100% | 0% |
| Galax-Esystems Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 26 | 96.2% | 3.8% |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospital | Educational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance | 26 | 100% | 0% |
| Reading Hospital | Health Care and Social Assistance | 26 | 96.2% | 3.8% |
| Deloitte Transactions and Business Analytics, LLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 25 | 92% | 8% |
| Advanity Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 25 | 92% | 8% |
| Yoh a Day and Zimmermann Company | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 24 | 100% | 0% |
| Guthrie Medical Group, P C | Health Care and Social Assistance | 24 | 100% | 0% |
| Lutron Electronics Company, Inc. | Manufacturing | 24 | 100% | 0% |
| Michael Baker International, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 24 | 95.8% | 4.2% |
| Sanofi Pasteur, Inc. | Manufacturing | 23 | 100% | 0% |
| Ellucian Company, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 23 | 95.7% | 4.3% |
| Spruce Infotech, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 23 | 100% | 0% |
| Lehigh University | Educational Services | 22 | 100% | 0% |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. | Manufacturing | 22 | 100% | 0% |
| Leverage Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 22 | 95.5% | 4.5% |
| West Penn Allegheny Health System | Health Care and Social Assistance | 22 | 100% | 0% |
| Omsai Com, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 22 | 81.8% | 18.2% |
| Frontage Laboratories, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 21 | 100% | 0% |
| Judge Technical Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 21 | 100% | 0% |
| Commonwealth Edison an Exelon Company | Utilities | 21 | 100% | 0% |
| Geisinger System Services | Health Care and Social Assistance | 21 | 100% | 0% |
| Deloitte Services LP | Information, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 20 | 100% | 0% |
| Nexpro Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 20 | 100% | 0% |
| Enersys Delaware, Inc. | Manufacturing | 20 | 95% | 5% |
| Exelon Business Services Company, LLC | Utilities | 20 | 100% | 0% |
| Robert Packer Hospital | Health Care and Social Assistance | 20 | 100% | 0% |
| Further, LLC | Information | 20 | 100% | 0% |
| Softnice, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 19 | 89.5% | 10.5% |
| Collabrium Systems, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 19 | 100% | 0% |
| Stack Av Company | Information | 19 | 100% | 0% |
| Abington Memorial Hospital | Health Care and Social Assistance | 19 | 100% | 0% |
| Highmark Health | Finance and Insurance | 19 | 100% | 0% |
| Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc. | Manufacturing, Transportation and Warehousing | 18 | 94.4% | 5.6% |
| Couloir Technology Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 18 | 77.8% | 22.2% |
| STV Construction, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 18 | 100% | 0% |
| PPG Industries, Inc. | Manufacturing | 17 | 94.1% | 5.9% |
| West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. | Manufacturing | 17 | 100% | 0% |
| Globus Medical, Inc. | Manufacturing | 17 | 100% | 0% |
| Cogent Infotech Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 17 | 88.2% | 11.8% |