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Tampa sees 9 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Construction industry during 2024

Published 02/05/25

Employers classified under the Construction industry based in Tampa, submitted nine H1-B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub. All these, petitions were approved.

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, Tampa employers across all industries submitted 2,601 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 97.1%.

Compared to 2023, the Construction sector in Tampa saw a 125% 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.

While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 1,705 petitions, representing 65.6% of all submissions in Tampa during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Information industry, which accounted for 620 petitions and represented 23.8% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Information industry, 92.1% were approved and 7.9% were denied.

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.

H-1B Petitions by Industry in Tampa, 2024
RankIndustryTotal Petitions% of All Submissions% Approved% Denied
1Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1,70565.6%98.6%1.4%
2Information62023.8%92.1%7.9%
3Health Care and Social Assistance843.2%100%0%
4Manufacturing532%96.2%3.8%
5Retail Trade341.3%97.1%2.9%
6Educational Services291.1%100%0%
7Finance and Insurance251%100%0%
8Utilities120.5%100%0%
9Construction90.3%100%0%
9Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services90.3%100%0%
11Other Services (except Public Administration)80.3%100%0%
12Wholesale Trade50.2%100%0%
13Real Estate and Rental and Leasing30.1%100%0%
14Accommodation and Food Services20.1%100%0%
14Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation20.1%100%0%
16Transportation and Warehousing10%100%0%
Employer H1-B Petitions in Tampa During 2024
Company NameIndustryTotal Petitions% Approved% Denied
PWC Advisory Services, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services74199.7%0.3%
Kforce, Inc.Information50590.5%9.5%
Pricewaterhousecoopers, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services138100%0%
PWC US Tax, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services114100%0%
PWC US Consulting, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services8698.8%1.2%
University of South FloridaInformation60100%0%
Tekinvaderz, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services5798.2%1.8%
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and ReHealth Care and Social Assistance56100%0%
Nic Info Tek, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4791.5%8.5%
PWC US Group, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services47100%0%
PWC US Business Advisory, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services46100%0%
SRI Technician Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services39100%0%
PWC Product Sales, LLCInformation32100%0%
WB Solutions, LLCRetail Trade3096.7%3.3%
Atkinsrealis USA Previously Na, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services29100%0%
Amzur Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services22100%0%
Ruri Software Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2295.5%4.5%
The Fountain Group, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2195.2%4.8%
Strategic It Experts, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1894.4%5.6%
Ganait, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services17100%0%
Auto Club Services, Inc.Finance and Insurance17100%0%
Anchor Glass Container CorporationManufacturing1593.3%6.7%
Global Infotech Services, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1384.6%15.4%
Refresco Beverages US, Inc.Manufacturing1392.3%7.7%
The University of TampaEducational Services12100%0%
Tampa Electric CompanyUtilities11100%0%
NJ Technician, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services10100%0%
Itrending Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services10100%0%
Skillsight, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services988.9%11.1%
Pioneer Medical Group, PLHealth Care and Social Assistance9100%0%
Solutions UiuxProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services9100%0%
Baycare Medical GroupHealth Care and Social Assistance9100%0%
Masonite CorporationManufacturing9100%0%
Hashcode Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services8100%0%
Medhok, Inc.Information7100%0%
Fsteck, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services785.7%14.3%
Walker Consultants, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services7100%0%
Vuram, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services7100%0%
Cirkul, Inc.Manufacturing6100%0%
Sigma Analytics, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
Super Technician Consulting, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services666.7%33.3%
Legend Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
Kubex Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
American Cancer Society, Inc.Other Services (except Public Administration)5100%0%
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance5100%0%
Cynerzy SystemsProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Uma Education D B a Ultimate M, Inc.Educational Services5100%0%
Katpro Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Atkins North America, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Bluecloud Services, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Siritechsolutions, Corp.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Bvkstek Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services580%20%
Vrize, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services475%25%
Zenardy, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Application Development ConsultantProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Convene, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Apricot Technician, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Nexzen Cloud Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Mavirik Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Connectwise, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Compliancequest, Inc.Information3100%0%
Victory Charter School Tampa 6-12Educational Services3100%0%
Islamic Society of Tampa Bay AreaEducational Services3100%0%
Tenex Software Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services250%50%
Teckfortune, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Imi Infra Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services250%50%
Techfortune, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Techaffinity Consulting, Inc.Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services2100%0%
International School of ExcellenceEducational Services2100%0%
Kaizen Soft Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Onicx, LLCConstruction2100%0%
Sirrus Software Services, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Baslee Engineering Solutions Bes IProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Smart Meter, LLCManufacturing2100%0%
Lonza Tampa, LLCManufacturing2100%0%
Computer Global Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
MHK - Medhok, Inc.Information2100%0%
Baslee Engineering Solutions Bes, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Mize, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Naav Consulting, Inc.Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services2100%0%
Softnet, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services250%50%
Aaneel Infotech, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
BW Water Americas, Inc.Construction2100%0%
Exalync, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Financial-Information-TechnologiesFinance and Insurance2100%0%
Prov International, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Florida Health Sciences Center, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance2100%0%
Florida Transportation Engineering, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Prince Contracting, LLCConstruction2100%0%
Prida Guida and Perez P aProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Citratek, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Pricewaterhousecoopers It ServicesInformation2100%0%
Groundgame. Health, Inc.Other Services (except Public Administration)2100%0%
The Code Icons, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Revenue Management Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Pegasustsi, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
BRP Colleague, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Healthaxis Group, LLCInformation250%50%
Trellance Cooperative Holdings, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Tweta Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Apex Service Partners, LLCConstruction2100%0%
Blackstraw, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Seenmax Business SolutionsProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services10%100%
Slide Insurance Holdings, Inc.Finance and Insurance1100%0%
Qualawash Holdings, LLCAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1100%0%
Saritasa, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Bluepearl Vet, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Redvector Com D B a Vector Sol, LLCEducational Services1100%0%
Seenmax Business Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Broadstaff, LLCAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1100%0%
Rapel International, LLCAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1100%0%
Bulldog Gaskets & Engine Parts, LLCWholesale Trade1100%0%
Bond Pro, Inc.Information1100%0%
Shining 3D Technology, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
C and L Value Advisors, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Aarna Hospitality, LLCRetail Trade1100%0%
Academic Medical Group, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
AirlinksinProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
American Integrity Insurance CompaFinance and Insurance1100%0%
Virtual Frameworks, Inc.Information1100%0%
Virtual Frameworks D B a Virtu, Inc.Information1100%0%
VCS Engineering, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Vandnil Management Services, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
American Youth AcademyEducational Services1100%0%
Unified Womens Healthcare LPAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1100%0%
TJZ Holdings, LLCAccommodation and Food Services1100%0%
The School Board of Hillsborough CEducational Services1100%0%
Applied Database, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
The Disbrow CorporationWholesale Trade1100%0%
Techminds It, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Tampa Pharmacy 13, LLCRetail Trade1100%0%
Atkinsrealis USA, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Tampa City Ballet, Inc.Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation1100%0%
Tampa Bay Wave, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Sycamore Engineering, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Sxope, Inc.Information1100%0%
Survtech Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Avalon Administrative Services, LLCFinance and Insurance1100%0%
Sunview SoftwareProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Stone Mart Marble & Travertine Group, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Stella Automotive Ai, Inc.Information1100%0%
Steinbrenner Racing, LLCArts, Entertainment, and Recreation1100%0%
Better Technologies D B a Gelt, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Crete Mechanical Group N K a CreteAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1100%0%
JVB Architect, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
CSM Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Ipex Systems, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services10%100%
Innovation Cabinetry, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Infinity Engineering Group, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Immersive Technician, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Ifco Systems US, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Ideal Image Development CorporatioOther Services (except Public Administration)1100%0%
Ibridge Techsoft, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Huhu, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Homee, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Helixbeat, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Healthmap Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Health E Systems, LLCFinance and Insurance1100%0%
HCI Group, Inc.Finance and Insurance1100%0%
Cyber Chasse, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Harvest Croo, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Damla Burnukara, LLCReal Estate and Rental and Leasing1100%0%
Direct Components, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Direct Kitchen and Bath, Inc.Retail Trade1100%0%
Gerdau Ameristeel US, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Elutions Services, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Emera Technologies, LLCUtilities1100%0%
Framework Group, LLCConstruction1100%0%
Fosphorus, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
FL Technician Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Exzeo USA, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Ewinds It SolutionsProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Es Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Empower Benefits D B a Corestr, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
CHHJ Franchising, LLCTransportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Christian Tyler Properties, LLCReal Estate and Rental and Leasing1100%0%
Circuitryai, Inc.Information1100%0%
Preferred Materials, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Cloudteam, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Picus Security US, LLCInformation1100%0%
Physician Partners of AmericaHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Pao & Company, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
OTF Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Os Management a Bloomin Brands Company, Inc.Accommodation and Food Services1100%0%
Orozco Architecture, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Oros Technician, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Orchid Underwriters Agency, LLCFinance and Insurance1100%0%
Opswat, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Omegasoft International, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Oasis Corporate Housing, Inc.Real Estate and Rental and Leasing1100%0%
Noise Consulting Group, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Coast Florida, P. A.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Nilogen Oncosystems, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
New Springs, Inc.Educational Services1100%0%
MNR It Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Micro Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Mas Global Consulting, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Liberty Alliance, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Continuum Cloud, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Lee Fisher International, Inc.Retail Trade1100%0%
LCG Advisory Services, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Lab LLC, D.D.S.Manufacturing1100%0%
Continuumcloud, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
KPRMT Global Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
KB Corporate Holdings, LLCWholesale Trade1100%0%

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