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
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 Toledo Reporter publication area submitted 216 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 98.6%.
The Manufacturing industry led the H-1B filings in the Toledo Reporter publication area during 2024, with 72 petitions (33.3% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 97.2%. Meanwhile, the Health Care and Social Assistance industry was the second largest contributor, filing 57 petitions (26.4% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.
The Toledo Reporter publication area employers with the most petitions categorized under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector during 2024 included Iet, Inc., which filed five petitions with an approval rate of 100%, Ssoe, Inc. with four petitions and an approval rate of 100%, and The Mannik and Smith Group, Inc., which filed three petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector in the Toledo Reporter publication area saw a 50% 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 | Manufacturing | 72 | 33.3% | 97.2% | 2.8% |
| 2 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 57 | 26.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Educational Services | 36 | 16.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 18 | 8.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Retail Trade | 13 | 6% | 92.3% | 7.7% |
| 6 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 5 | 2.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Finance and Insurance | 3 | 1.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Wholesale Trade | 3 | 1.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Transportation and Warehousing | 3 | 1.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2 | 0.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Construction | 1 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Public Administration | 1 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Information | 1 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical | Health Care and Social Assistance | 32 | 100% | 0% |
| The University of Toledo | Educational Services | 30 | 100% | 0% |
| Dana Automotive Systems Group, LLC | Manufacturing | 29 | 100% | 0% |
| Dana Limited | Manufacturing | 15 | 93.3% | 6.7% |
| Big Lots Management, LLC | Retail Trade | 13 | 92.3% | 7.7% |
| Pi Innovo, LLC | Manufacturing | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| Dana Heavy Vehicle Systems Group, LLC | Manufacturing | 7 | 85.7% | 14.3% |
| Welltower, Inc. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Iet, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Genesis Medical Group, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Ssoe, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Otterbein University | Educational Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| The Andersons, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Hylant Group, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Horizon Science Academy Toledo, Inc. | Educational Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| The Mannik and Smith Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Midwest Tape, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Promedica Central Corporation of M | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Promedica Central Physicians | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Promedica Health Systems, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Prometrics Legal Hub, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Northwest Pediatric Specialists LL | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Grammer, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Premier Staffing Solution, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Calderon Dental Group, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Saint Johns Jesuit High School of | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Promedica Monroe Physicians | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sponseller Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Stratas Advisors, LLC | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Toledo Cardiology Consultants, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tronair, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| University of Toledo Physicians | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Warnock Tanner and Associates, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Zepf Center | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ohio Refining Company, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Northwest Pediatric Specialists, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mobis US Electrified Powertrain LL | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mercy Health Physicians North Specialty Care, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mercy Health Physicians - North LL | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lucas County Auditor | Public Administration | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kokosing Industrial | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hammill Manufacturing Company | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Estone Group, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dana Thermal Products, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dana Light Axle Manufacturing, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bimbo QSR US, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Autotec Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| ARCH City Dental Associates Sandhu | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Anatrace Products, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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