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 98.5%, 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 Wisconsin across all industries submitted 2,879 petitions during the same period, with an approval rate of 99.1%.
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 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led H-1B petition approvals in the Milwaukee North News publication area during 2024, filing a total of 122 petitions (30.4% of all submissions) and receiving 118 approvals, resulting in an approval rate of 96.7%. The Educational Services industry followed, with 85 petitions (21.2% 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 Experis US, Inc. with 96 petitions and 97.9% of them approved, Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. with 56 petitions and all of them approved, and Johnson Controls, Inc. with 45 petitions filed and an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, Wisconsin saw a 14.1% 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 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 122 | 30.4% | 96.7% | 3.3% |
| 2 | Educational Services | 85 | 21.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Manufacturing | 81 | 20.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Retail Trade | 30 | 7.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Construction | 26 | 6.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 19 | 4.7% | 94.7% | 5.3% |
| 7 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 16 | 4% | 93.8% | 6.3% |
| 8 | Finance and Insurance | 8 | 2% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Wholesale Trade | 6 | 1.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Public Administration | 1 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Experis US, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 96 | 97.9% | 2.1% |
| Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. | Educational Services | 56 | 100% | 0% |
| Johnson Controls, Inc. | Manufacturing | 45 | 100% | 0% |
| York International Corporation | Construction | 22 | 100% | 0% |
| Kohls, Inc. | Retail Trade | 16 | 100% | 0% |
| Harley Davidson Motor Company Group, LLC | Manufacturing, Retail Trade | 14 | 100% | 0% |
| University of WI System Madison | Educational Services | 13 | 100% | 0% |
| Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals, Inc. | Educational Services | 12 | 100% | 0% |
| Sensormatic Electronics, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| Skygen USA, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| A O Smith Corporation | Manufacturing | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Clarios, LLC | Manufacturing | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Quinn David and Associates, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Ascension Medical Group Southeast Wisconsin, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 75% | 25% |
| Soliton Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 50% | 50% |
| Strata Innovative Solutions | Construction | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Johnson Controls Security Solutions, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4 | 75% | 25% |
| Direct Supply, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Froedtert Health, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Ruskin Company | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Brady Worldwide, Inc. | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Hearts to Home, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Kapur and Associates, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Remedy Analytics, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Wipfli, LLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Shoppertrak RCT Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Saputo Cheese USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Lakeshore Family Dental Center, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Carter'S Christian Academy | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Air System Components, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Versiti Wisconsin, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Imagen Energy, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Wacker Neuson America Corporation | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Ge Medical Systems Information Technologies, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| AMTC and Associates, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sic Lazaro US, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sebastian Family Psychology Practice, LLC. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bryant and Stratton College, Inc. | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Xperience Pharmacy, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ampco Pumps Company | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Slasify, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wisconsin Chinese Chamber of Commerce | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Strattec Security Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tartan Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wangard Properties, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wellpoint Care Network, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Children S Hospital of Wisconsin, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Corporate Technology Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Enerpac Tool Group, Corp. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Briggs and Stratton, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Globalsource, Inc. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Helwig Carbon Products, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Ingeteam O and M Services, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP | Public Administration | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bostik, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bloom Companies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lakeside Engineers, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Livewire Ev, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Marion Family Dental, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ascension Medical Group Fox Valley WI, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Milwaukee Board of School Directors | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Milwaukee Internal Medicine Associ | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Navico, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nivi Solutions, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Pflow Industries, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| S3 Aerodefense, LLC | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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