Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services | https://medium.com/the-u-s-digital-service/meet-the-dhs-digital-service-champions-may-2018-caee7dade2b
Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services | https://medium.com/the-u-s-digital-service/meet-the-dhs-digital-service-champions-may-2018-caee7dade2b
This represents an approval rate of 98.6%, which is higher than the nationwide average.
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 Manufacturing industry led H-1B petition approvals in the Toledo Reporter publication area during 2024, filing a total of 72 petitions (33.3% of all submissions) and receiving 70 approvals, resulting in an approval rate of 97.2%. The Health Care and Social Assistance industry followed, with 57 petitions (26.4% 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 Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center, LLC with 32 petitions and all of them approved, The University of Toledo with 30 petitions and all of them approved, and Dana Automotive Systems Group, LLC with 29 petitions filed and an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, Ohio saw a 6.5% 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 | 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 Center, LLC | 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% |
| Ssoe, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| The Mannik and Smith Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Genesis Medical Group, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Midwest Tape, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Otterbein University | Educational Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Promedica Central Corporation of Michigan | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Horizon Science Academy Toledo, Inc. | Educational Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Hylant Group, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| The Andersons, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 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% |
| Northwest Pediatric Specialists, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Prometrics Legal Hub, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 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% |
| Promedica Monroe Physicians | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Saint Johns Jesuit High School of | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sponseller Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Stratas Advisors, LLC | Information | 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% |
| 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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