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West Palm Beach sees 1 H-1B petition from employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry during 2024
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%.
Compared to 2023, the Health Care and Social Assistance sector in West Palm Beach saw an 80% 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 | 18 | 30% | 94.4% | 5.6% |
| 2 | Construction | 11 | 18.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Manufacturing | 10 | 16.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Utilities | 8 | 13.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 3.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 3.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Educational Services | 2 | 3.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 1.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 1 | 1.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Retail Trade | 1 | 1.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 1.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Public Administration | 1 | 1.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Information | 1 | 1.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 1.7% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naztec International Group, LLC | Manufacturing | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| Brightnight Management Company, LLC | Utilities | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Suthra Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Wright Brothers Contracting Services, Inc. | Construction | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| WGI, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Propel Engineering, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| NR Group, Inc. | Construction | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Cyndx Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Aero Engine Solutions, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| WGM Quality Painting, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Angari Foundation, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wexford Real Estate Capital Invest | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Vstarr Interiors, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Visionary Spectacle Studios, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Varsity Points, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| APPS Logistics, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Stephen L Boruff AIA Architects & Planners, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| State Attorney'S Office, 15th Judicial Circuit | Public Administration | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Spec Truss, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Raya APP, Inc. | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Capsol US, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Planhub, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Palm Beach Classics Auto Sales, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cyndx Advisors D B a CDX Advis, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Oxbow Calcining, LLC | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ocwen Financial Corporation | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nepa Wolesale, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Griffin Stucco, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Membr, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ka Dental Group WPB PA D B a Ka DE | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| JNS Contracting Florida, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |