Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership
For comparison, the nationwide average approval rate is 98%.
That year, the average approval rate for H-1B petitions across the U.S. stood at 98%, slightly higher than the 97.3% recorded in 2023. Statewide, employers in Ohio across all industries submitted 6,622 petitions during the same period, with an approval rate of 98%.
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 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led H-1B petition approvals in the Canton Reporter publication area during 2024, filing a total of 74 petitions (64.3% of all submissions) and receiving approvals for all of them. The Health Care and Social Assistance industry followed, with 14 petitions (12.2% of all submissions) and an approval rate of 100%.
Employers are classified under industries based on their reported operations and may be involved in multiple industries.
The employers that filed the most petitions in the area during 2024 included Usacs Medical Group, Ltd. with 38 petitions and all of them approved, General Electric Company with 22 petitions and all of them approved, and Canton Medical Education Foundation, Inc. with eight petitions filed and an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, Ohio saw a 5.5% 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 | 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 Foundation, Inc. | 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% |
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