Canton Reporter

Employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry based within the Canton Reporter publication area, submitted two H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub. All of these petitions were approved.

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%, slightly higher than 2023's 97.3%. Locally, employers across all industries located within the Canton Reporter publication area submitted 115 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 100%.

The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in the Canton Reporter publication area during 2024, with 74 petitions (64.3% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 100%.

Compared to 2023, the Finance and Insurance sector in the Canton Reporter publication area saw a 50% decrease 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	74	64.3%	100%	0%
2	Health Care and Social Assistance	14	12.2%	100%	0%
2	Manufacturing	14	12.2%	100%	0%
4	Other Services (except Public Administration)	3	2.6%	100%	0%
4	Wholesale Trade	3	2.6%	100%	0%
6	Finance and Insurance	2	1.7%	100%	0%
6	Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation	2	1.7%	100%	0%
6	Educational Services	2	1.7%	100%	0%

Company Name	Industries	Total Petitions	% Approved	% Denied
Usacs Medical Group, Ltd.	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	38	100%	0%
General Electric Company	Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	22	100%	0%
Canton Medical Education Foundatio	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	8	100%	0%
The Timken Company	Manufacturing	6	100%	0%
Travis County Emergency Physicians PA	Health Care and Social Assistance	5	100%	0%
Aultman Hospital	Health Care and Social Assistance	3	100%	0%
Enson Group, Inc.	Wholesale Trade	3	100%	0%
Technibus, Inc.	Manufacturing	2	100%	0%
Tektrnd, LLC	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	2	100%	0%
University of Mount Union	Educational Services	2	100%	0%
Diebold Nixdorf Incorporated	Manufacturing	2	100%	0%
Aultman Medical Group, Inc.	Other Services (except Public Administration)	2	100%	0%
AHN Medical Group, LLC	Health Care and Social Assistance	2	100%	0%
Usacs Medical Group of California, Inc.	Health Care and Social Assistance	1	100%	0%
United Architectural Metals, Inc.	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	1	100%	0%
Warren Design and Build, LLC	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	1	100%	0%
Tmsi, LLC	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	1	100%	0%
The Metrohealth System	Health Care and Social Assistance	1	100%	0%
Winkle Industries, Inc.	Manufacturing	1	100%	0%
Stackpole Engineering Services, Inc.	Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation	1	100%	0%
Shearers Foods, LLC	Manufacturing	1	100%	0%
Scott Sheldon, LLC	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	1	100%	0%
Perinatal and Pediatric Services, Inc.	Health Care and Social Assistance	1	100%	0%
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries Rehabilitation Center, Inc.	Health Care and Social Assistance	1	100%	0%
National Inventors Hall of Fame in	Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation	1	100%	0%
Gospel Light Mennonite Church Medical Aid Plan	Finance and Insurance	1	100%	0%
Emsco, Inc.	Other Services (except Public Administration)	1	100%	0%
DSP America, Inc.	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	1	100%	0%
Downing Wellhead Equipment, LLC	Manufacturing	1	100%	0%
Business Management Services, LLC	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	1	100%	0%
Aultcare, Corp.	Finance and Insurance	1	100%	0%