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How many H-1B petitions made by employers in Pontiac Times publication area were approved during 2024?

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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

In 2024, 881 of the 889 H-1B petitions submitted by employers based in the Pontiac Times publication area were approved, according to data provided by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

This represents an approval rate of 99.1%, 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 Michigan across all industries submitted 11,845 petitions during the same period, with an approval rate of 98.2%.

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 Pontiac Times publication area during 2024, filing a total of 463 petitions (52.1% of all submissions) and receiving 457 approvals, resulting in an approval rate of 98.7%. The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry followed, with 266 petitions (29.9% of all submissions) and an approval rate of 99.6%.

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 FCA US, LLC with 158 petitions and 96.8% of them approved, United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC with 91 petitions and all of them approved, and Akkodis, Inc. with 77 petitions filed and an approval rate of 100%.

Compared to 2023, Michigan saw a 20.2% 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.

Pontiac Times Publication Area H-1B Petition Distribution by Industry in 2024

Manufacturing (52.1%)Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (29.9%)Finance and Insurance (10.6%)Industries <5% (7.4%)

H-1B Petitions by Industry in Pontiac Times Publication Area, 2024
RankIndustryTotal Petitions% of All Submissions% Approved% Denied
1Manufacturing46352.1%98.7%1.3%
2Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services26629.9%99.6%0.4%
3Finance and Insurance9410.6%100%0%
4Educational Services171.9%100%0%
5Wholesale Trade131.5%100%0%
6Health Care and Social Assistance101.1%90%10%
7Other Services (except Public Administration)70.8%100%0%
8Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services40.4%100%0%
9Construction20.2%100%0%
9Management of Companies and Enterprises20.2%100%0%
11Real Estate and Rental and Leasing10.1%100%0%
11Retail Trade10.1%100%0%
11Information10.1%100%0%
Top 100 Employers in the Pontiac Times Publication Area, 2024
Company NameIndustriesTotal Petitions% Approved% Denied
FCA US, LLCManufacturing15896.8%3.2%
United Wholesale Mortgage, LLCFinance and Insurance91100%0%
Akkodis, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services77100%0%
Magna Electronics, Inc.Manufacturing39100%0%
Fev North America, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3497.1%2.9%
Unified Technician Group, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services23100%0%
Openlogix CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services23100%0%
Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.Manufacturing23100%0%
Brose North America, Inc.Manufacturing1994.7%5.3%
Fanuc America CorporationManufacturing17100%0%
Oakland UniversityEducational Services16100%0%
The Productivity Team, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services16100%0%
American Battery Solutions, Inc.Manufacturing14100%0%
Martinrea International US, Inc.Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services13100%0%
Borgwarner PDS USA, Inc.Manufacturing12100%0%
V2soft, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services12100%0%
Vitesco Technologies USA, LLCManufacturing11100%0%
Autoliv ASP, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services11100%0%
ZF CV Systems North America, LLCManufacturing10100%0%
Webasto Roof Systems, Inc.Manufacturing8100%0%
Joyson Safety Systems Acquisition, LLCManufacturing8100%0%
Phinia Delphi USA, LLCManufacturing8100%0%
Henniges Automotive North America, Inc.Manufacturing8100%0%
Ti Fluid SystemsOther Services (except Public Administration)7100%0%
Continental Autonomous Mobility US, LLCManufacturing7100%0%
Syncreon America, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services7100%0%
Contemporary Amperex Technology USA, Inc.Manufacturing7100%0%
Samsung SDI America, Inc.Manufacturing6100%0%
Marquardt Switches, Inc.Manufacturing6100%0%
Faurecia Interior Systems, Inc.Manufacturing5100%0%
Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies USA, LLCManufacturing5100%0%
Borgwarner Transmission Products, LLCManufacturing5100%0%
Akkodis E and T, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Delight Consulting Services, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Thyssenkrupp System Engineering, Inc.Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Endodontic Associates of Michigan, PLLCHealth Care and Social Assistance4100%0%
Clarion Corporation of AmericaWholesale Trade4100%0%
Silicon Software Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
GKN Driveline North America, Inc.Manufacturing4100%0%
Stellite Works, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Wipro Pari, Inc.Manufacturing3100%0%
Walkerhealthcareit, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Mahindra Integrated Business SolutManufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Global Automation Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Golde Auburn Hills, LLCManufacturing3100%0%
Automated Pet Care Products D, LLCManufacturing3100%0%
Comerica Management CompanyFinance and Insurance3100%0%
FCA US Purchasing, LLCWholesale Trade3100%0%
Hutchinson Antivibration Systems, Inc.Manufacturing3100%0%
ALPS Alpine North America, Inc.Wholesale Trade3100%0%
Borgwarner Emissions Systems of Michigan, Inc.Manufacturing3100%0%
Patti Engineering, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Fsvap USA, Inc.Wholesale Trade2100%0%
Borgwarner, Inc.Manufacturing2100%0%
Kevadiya, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Grouper Acquisition Company D, LLCManufacturing2100%0%
Grouper Wild, LLCManufacturing2100%0%
Munro Associates, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Ado Staffing, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Borgwarner Ithaca, LLCManufacturing2100%0%
BMK Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Blue Chip Talent, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Total Network Manufacturing, LLCManufacturing2100%0%
Computer and Engineering Services, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Benteler Automotive CorporationManufacturing2100%0%
Atom Design Services, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Continental Tire the Americas, LLCManufacturing2100%0%
Oakland Macomb Obstetrics and GyneHealth Care and Social Assistance2100%0%
Tesca USA, Inc.Manufacturing2100%0%
Faurecia Automotive Seating, LLCManufacturing2100%0%
Faurecia Hydrogen Solutions North America, Inc.Manufacturing2100%0%
Faurecia USA Holdings, Inc.Management of Companies and Enterprises2100%0%
Angstrom Electric, LLCManufacturing2100%0%
Fischer America, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Phinia, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Pierburg US, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Oakland Integrated Healthcare Network1100%0%
North Oakland Internists, PCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Mino Automation USA, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Zollpa, LLCInformation1100%0%
Yard Management Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Wireless Vision, LLCRetail Trade1100%0%
Williams International Company, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Wanhe Filtration, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Vettery, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Valiant International, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
US Farathane, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Taubman CompanyReal Estate and Rental and Leasing1100%0%
Spalding Dedecker Associates, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Sogefi Air and Cooling USA, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Serenity PediatricsProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Seoul Semiconductor, Inc.1100%0%
Roland Berger LPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Raynet Americas, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Promwad, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Process Control Engineering, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Premier Engineering Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Fortil, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Edscha Automotive Michigan, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
DRY Coolers, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%

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Oakland Integrated Healthcare Network• Matthew D Andrews Dpm Pc• Gvn Group Corp Dba Sharpertek• Bos Automotive Products Inc• Dry Coolers Inc.• Village of Lake Orion• Mino Automation USA Inc.• Asphalt Specialists LLC• The Productivity Team LLC• City of Rochester Hills• Atom Design Services LLC• Fca Us Llc• Taubman Company• Walkerhealthcareit LLC• Ascion LLC• Patti Engineering Inc.• Premier Engineering Solutions LLC• Openlogix Corporation• Oakland University• Unified Tech Group Inc.• City of Rochester• Village of Ortonville• Avondale School District• Tesca USA Inc.• V2soft Inc.• Ajm Packaging Corporation• Hirain Technologies USA Inc.• Borgwarner Inc.• City of Auburn Hills• Munro & Associates Inc.• Delight Consulting Services LLC• Air International (us) Inc.• City of Pontiac• Gonzalez Contract Services Inc.

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