Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS | https://www.dhswatchlist.com/
Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS | https://www.dhswatchlist.com/
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 Spartanburg Reporter publication area submitted 65 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 98.5%.
While the Finance and Insurance industry led the H-1B filings with 33 petitions, representing 50.8% of all submissions in the Spartanburg Reporter publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Manufacturing industry, which accounted for 13 petitions and represented 20% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Manufacturing industry, all were approved.
Compared to 2023, the Information sector in the Spartanburg Reporter publication area saw a 71.4% 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 | Finance and Insurance | 33 | 50.8% | 97% | 3% |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 13 | 20% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 8 | 12.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 4.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Information | 2 | 3.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 3.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Educational Services | 2 | 3.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Construction | 1 | 1.5% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Credit Acceptance, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 26 | 96.2% | 3.8% |
| Spartanburg Regional Health Servic | Health Care and Social Assistance | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Regional Management, Corp. | Finance and Insurance | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Airsys Cooling Technologies, Inc. | Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Tindall Corporation | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| BMW Manufacturing Company, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Sukano Polymers Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Spartanburg School District 7 | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Security Finance Corporation of Special | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Security Finance Corporation of Georgia, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sar Automation LP | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rochling Automotive USA, LLP | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Plasman School, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Morgan, Corp. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mobile Communications America, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Magna Seating of America, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| M E & P Enginering, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Limestone University | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Leigh Fibers, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| King Automation, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| High Performance Conductors, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| GSP North American Company, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Gestamp South Carolina, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Aurlga Polymers, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| AFL Telecommunications | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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