Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/
Of these, 198 were approved (85%), while 35 were denied (15%).
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 Wyoming during 2024, with 118 petitions (50.6% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 88.1%. Meanwhile, the Educational Services industry was the second largest contributor, filing 48 petitions (20.6% of the total), with an approval rate of 97.9%.
The Wyoming employers with the most petitions during 2024 included University of Wyoming, which filed 41 petitions with an approval rate of 97.6%, Atrix Networx, LLC with 31 petitions and an approval rate of 96.8%, and Aptamitra USA Consulting, LLC, which filed 12 petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the number of H-1B petitions filed in Wyoming during 2024 increased by 48.4%.
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 | 118 | 50.6% | 88.1% | 11.9% |
| 2 | Educational Services | 48 | 20.6% | 97.9% | 2.1% |
| 3 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 18 | 7.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Information | 7 | 3% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Finance and Insurance | 6 | 2.6% | 0% | 100% |
| 6 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5 | 2.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Manufacturing | 5 | 2.1% | 80% | 20% |
| 8 | Wholesale Trade | 3 | 1.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Utilities | 2 | 0.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 2 | 0.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Public Administration | 1 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 0.4% | 0% | 100% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wyoming | Educational Services | 41 | 97.6% | 2.4% |
| Atrix Networx, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 31 | 96.8% | 3.2% |
| Aptamitra USA Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 12 | 100% | 0% |
| Drivewealth, Inc. | Finance and Insurance, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10 | 0% | 100% |
| Vacationdivvy, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 10 | 0% | 100% |
| Vneed Technician Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 85.7% | 14.3% |
| Atrixsoft, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Soft Parch, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Natrona County School District # 1 | Educational Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Innover Global, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 75% | 25% |
| Webkorps, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| S a M Group of Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Identifyms, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 0% | 100% |
| Memorial Hospital of Laramie County | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Ivanteq, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Itex, LLC | 3 | 100% | 0% | |
| Campbell County Hospital District | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Cheyenne Regional Physicians Group, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Digital Pore Solutions, LLC | Information | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Kaizen Technologies, Inc. | Information | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Safe Code Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Legendton Industries | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Shyra Technician, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Hoskinson Health and Wellness Clinic, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Endera Motors, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Mwes, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Tirips It Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Odulair, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Vneed Technician, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 0% | 100% |
| Azutrics | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Western Research Institute | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| American Staffing, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Ajile Technician Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Workiy, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Piri Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Probotix Control System, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| New Paradigm, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rapid Technologies, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Navs Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Riko World, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rockhead, LLC | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rocky Mountain Oncology Center, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Stykkist, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Symprio, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ultrahire Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Wyoming Catholic College | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wyoming Heart and Vascular Center, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wyoming Surgical Associates | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Aarna Software and Solutions, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Aashrit Holdings, LLC | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Adame Services, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Afa, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Aviat Aircraft, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Barbican Residential Services, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Blockchain Game Partners D B a, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Brain Food Clinic, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bright Exchange, Inc. | Utilities | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Carbon County School District 2 | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Dep | Public Administration | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cutting Edge Technician Talent, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Eastern Wyoming Communicty College District | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Falcon Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Gyde Architects, PC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Icontrolify Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Informatic Computer Solution, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Leadsoc Technologies USA, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Legacy Innovations | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Magnus Management Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Memorial Hospital of Carbon County | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Modak Analytics Limited | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Moser Engine Service, Inc. | Utilities | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| N3rve Entertainment, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Native Technician Company | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Navigator Labs, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |