Of these, 65 were approved (92.9%), while five were denied (7.1%).
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 Educational Services industry led the H-1B filings in during 2024, with 15 petitions (21.4% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 93.3%. Meanwhile, the Health Care and Social Assistance industry was the second largest contributor, filing 10 petitions (14.3% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.
The employer that made the most petitions during 2024 was Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation, with six petitions.
Compared to 2023, the number of H-1B petitions filed in during 2024 increased by 40%.
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 | Educational Services | 15 | 21.4% | 93.3% | 6.7% |
| 2 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 10 | 14.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Accommodation and Food Services | 8 | 11.4% | 87.5% | 12.5% |
| 4 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 10% | 85.7% | 14.3% |
| 4 | Construction | 7 | 10% | 85.7% | 14.3% |
| 6 | Retail Trade | 5 | 7.1% | 80% | 20% |
| 7 | Public Administration | 4 | 5.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Information | 4 | 5.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Manufacturing | 3 | 4.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 2.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 1.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 1.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 1.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 1.4% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation | Health Care and Social Assistance | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Golden Harvest International School, Inc. | Educational Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Commonwealth Utilities, Corp. | Public Administration | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Saipan Ice and Water Company, Inc. | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Hofschneider Engineering Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Younis ART Studio, Inc. | Information | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| United Management International LL | Construction | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Joeten Motor Company, Inc. | Retail Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Calvary International Mission | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| TRI Enterprise, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| RJCL Corporation | Construction | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Micronesia Resort, Inc. | Accommodation and Food Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Saipan SDA School | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Saipan Portopia Hotel, Corp. | Accommodation and Food Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| R I Corporation | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Pacific Basin Insurance Company | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| OCM Saipan Corporation | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Northern Marianas College | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| New Ragusa Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| AP Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Saipan Globe International Group, Ltd. | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Saipan International School | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| SNT Corporation | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Micronesian Telecommunications Corporation | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| TRI Enterprises, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Yu Tian Corporation | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Be to Corporation | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bisnes Mami Saipan, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Burger and Comer, PC | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Chinese Bible Church International, Inc. | Educational Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| D K K, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| DFS Saipan, Ltd. | Retail Trade | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| EFG Pacific Holdings, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| ERNST and Young Cnmi, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Evergreen Learning, Inc. | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Green Meadow School | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Interpacific Resorts Saipan Corpor | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Its Corporation | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| JWS Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ken Aqua Hotel Resort, Inc. | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Medpharm | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| MJ Enterprises | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| MMC and Pacific Labs, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| MTO Maintenance Saipan, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |