Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/
Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/
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.
In 2024, the average approval rate for H-1B petitions across the United States stood at 98%, slightly higher than 2023's 97.3%.
The Manufacturing industry led the H-1B filings locally during 2024, with 463 petitions (52.1% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 98.7%. Meanwhile, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry was the second largest contributor, filing 266 petitions (29.9% of the total), with an approval rate of 99.6%.
The Pontiac Times publication area employers with the most petitions during 2024 included FCA US, LLC, which filed 158 petitions with an approval rate of 96.8%, United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC with 91 petitions and an approval rate of 100%, and Akkodis, Inc., which filed 77 petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Pontiac Times publication area saw a 22% 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 | Manufacturing | 463 | 52.1% | 98.7% | 1.3% |
| 2 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 266 | 29.9% | 99.6% | 0.4% |
| 3 | Finance and Insurance | 94 | 10.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Educational Services | 17 | 1.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Wholesale Trade | 13 | 1.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 10 | 1.1% | 90% | 10% |
| 7 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 7 | 0.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Construction | 2 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 2 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Retail Trade | 1 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Information | 1 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry(ies) | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCA US, LLC | Manufacturing | 158 | 96.8% | 3.2% |
| United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 91 | 100% | 0% |
| Akkodis, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 77 | 100% | 0% |
| Magna Electronics, Inc. | Manufacturing | 39 | 100% | 0% |
| Fev North America, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 34 | 97.1% | 2.9% |
| Unified Technician Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 23 | 100% | 0% |
| Openlogix Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 23 | 100% | 0% |
| Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. | Manufacturing | 23 | 100% | 0% |
| Brose North America, Inc. | Manufacturing | 19 | 94.7% | 5.3% |
| Fanuc America Corporation | Manufacturing | 17 | 100% | 0% |
| Oakland University | Educational Services | 16 | 100% | 0% |
| The Productivity Team, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 16 | 100% | 0% |
| American Battery Solutions, Inc. | Manufacturing | 14 | 100% | 0% |
| Martinrea International US, Inc. | Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 13 | 100% | 0% |
| Borgwarner PDS USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 12 | 100% | 0% |
| V2soft, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 12 | 100% | 0% |
| Vitesco Technologies USA, LLC | Manufacturing | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| Autoliv ASP, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| ZF CV Systems North America, LLC | Manufacturing | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| Webasto Roof Systems, Inc. | Manufacturing | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Joyson Safety Systems Acquisition, LLC | Manufacturing | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Phinia Delphi USA, LLC | Manufacturing | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Henniges Automotive North America, Inc. | Manufacturing | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Ti Fluid Systems | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Continental Autonomous Mobility US, LLC | Manufacturing | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Syncreon America, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Contemporary Amperex Technology USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Samsung SDI America, Inc. | Manufacturing | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Marquardt Switches, Inc. | Manufacturing | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Faurecia Interior Systems, Inc. | Manufacturing | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies USA, LLC | Manufacturing | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Borgwarner Transmission Products, LLC | Manufacturing | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Akkodis E and T, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Delight Consulting Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Thyssenkrupp System Engineering, Inc. | Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Endodontic Associates of Michigan, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Clarion Corporation of America | Wholesale Trade | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Silicon Software Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| GKN Driveline North America, Inc. | Manufacturing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Stellite Works, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Wipro Pari, Inc. | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Walkerhealthcareit, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Mahindra Integrated Business Solut | Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Global Automation Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Golde Auburn Hills, LLC | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Automated Pet Care Products D, LLC | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Comerica Management Company | Finance and Insurance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| FCA US Purchasing, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Hutchinson Antivibration Systems, Inc. | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| ALPS Alpine North America, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Borgwarner Emissions Systems of Michigan, Inc. | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Patti Engineering, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Fsvap USA, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Borgwarner, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Kevadiya, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Grouper Acquisition Company D, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Grouper Wild, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Munro Associates, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Ado Staffing, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Borgwarner Ithaca, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| BMK Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Blue Chip Talent, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Total Network Manufacturing, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Computer and Engineering Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Benteler Automotive Corporation | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Atom Design Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Continental Tire the Americas, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Oakland Macomb Obstetrics and Gyne | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Tesca USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Faurecia Automotive Seating, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Faurecia Hydrogen Solutions North America, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Faurecia USA Holdings, Inc. | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Angstrom Electric, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Fischer America, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Phinia, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pierburg US, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Oakland Integrated Healthcare Network | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| North Oakland Internists, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mino Automation USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Zollpa, LLC | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Yard Management Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wireless Vision, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Williams International Company, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wanhe Filtration, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Vettery, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Valiant International, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| US Farathane, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Taubman Company | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Spalding Dedecker Associates, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sogefi Air and Cooling USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Serenity Pediatrics | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Seoul Semiconductor, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Roland Berger LP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Raynet Americas, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Promwad, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Process Control Engineering, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Premier Engineering Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Fortil, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Edscha Automotive Michigan, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| DRY Coolers, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Detroit Trading Company | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Delfingen US New York, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dassault Systemes Americas, Corp. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cenit North America, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bos Automotive | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Borgwarner Technologies Services, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Benteler Automotive Holland, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Avondale School District | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Asphalt Specialists, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ascion, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ascension Medical Group Michigan | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Artisan Consulting, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Araymond North America, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Apollo America, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| AJM Packaging Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Air International US, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Air and Liquid Systems, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Agile Systems, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Accurate Accreditation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| ABC Manufacturing, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Merit Automotive US, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Matthew D Andrews D P M, P C | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Marveltech Consulting Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Komori Chambon USA | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Key Safety Systems, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| IVF Michigan Rochester Hills and Flint, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Hutchinson Sealing Systems, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hutchinson Precision Sealing Syste | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hutchinson Fluid Management Systems, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| HTC Global Services, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Horizon Global Americas, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hirschmann Car Communication, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hirschmann Automotive North Americ | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hirain Technologies USA, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Harbaugh Construction | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| GVN Group, Corp. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Guardian Industries, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Guardian Central Services, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Grupo Antolin North America, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Gonzalez Contract Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Giffin, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| George P Johnson Company | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Gedia USA Holding, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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