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Philly Leader publication area sees 5,250 H-1B petitions from employers 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

Employers based in the Philly Leader publication area submitted 5,250 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub. Of these, 5,186 were approved (98.8%), while 64 were denied (1.2%).

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 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings locally during 2024, with 3,770 petitions (71.8% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 98.8%. Meanwhile, the Educational Services industry was the second largest contributor, filing 475 petitions (9% of the total), with an approval rate of 99.4%.

The Philly Leader publication area employers with the most petitions during 2024 included Deloitte Consulting, LLP, which filed 2,513 petitions with an approval rate of 99.2%, Deloitte and Touche, LLP with 682 petitions and an approval rate of 98.7%, and Comcast Cable Communications, LLC, which filed 446 petitions with an approval rate of 98.7%.

Compared to 2023, the Philly Leader publication area saw a 6.7% 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.

H-1B Petitions by Industry in the Philly Leader Publication Area, 2024
RankIndustryTotal Petitions% of All Submissions% Approved% Denied
1Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3,77071.8%98.8%1.2%
2Educational Services4759%99.4%0.6%
3Information4638.8%98.7%1.3%
4Health Care and Social Assistance2174.1%97.7%2.3%
5Manufacturing1042%97.1%2.9%
6Finance and Insurance921.8%98.9%1.1%
7Retail Trade230.4%100%0%
8Public Administration140.3%100%0%
9Transportation and Warehousing110.2%100%0%
10Construction90.2%100%0%
11Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation80.2%100%0%
12Accommodation and Food Services70.1%100%0%
12Wholesale Trade70.1%100%0%
14Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services60.1%100%0%
14Real Estate and Rental and Leasing60.1%100%0%
16Other Services (except Public Administration)40.1%100%0%
17Utilities20%100%0%
18Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting10%100%0%
18Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction10%100%0%
Employer H-1B Petitions in the Philly Leader Publication Area During 2024
Company NameIndustry(ies)Total Petitions% Approved% Denied
Deloitte Consulting, LLPRetail Trade, Information, Real Estate and Rental and Leasing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2,51399.2%0.8%
Deloitte and Touche, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services68298.7%1.3%
Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInformation44698.7%1.3%
Deloitte Tax, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services35798.3%1.7%
University of PennsylvaniaEducational Services28499.6%0.4%
The Children S Hospital of PhiladelphiaHealth Care and Social Assistance11498.2%1.8%
Temple UniversityEducational Services8097.5%2.5%
Ace American Insurance Company ChubbFinance and Insurance7798.7%1.3%
Thomas Jefferson UniversityEducational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance45100%0%
Glaxosmithkline, LLCManufacturing4197.6%2.4%
Albert Einstein Medical CenterHealth Care and Social Assistance29100%0%
Drexel UniversityEducational Services28100%0%
Thomas Jefferson University HospitalEducational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance26100%0%
Deloitte Transactions and Business Analytics, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2592%8%
Yoh a Day and Zimmermann CompanyProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services24100%0%
Deloitte Services LPInformation, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services20100%0%
Temple University Hospital, Inc.Educational Services16100%0%
Einstein Practice Plan, Inc.Utilities, Health Care and Social Assistance14100%0%
Dechert, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1492.9%7.1%
Urban Outfitters, Inc.Retail Trade, Transportation and Warehousing13100%0%
City of PhiladelphiaPublic Administration12100%0%
Wuxi Advanced Therapies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services12100%0%
FMC CorporationManufacturing12100%0%
Integrichain, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1090%10%
The Wistar Institute of Anatomy and BiologyProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services9100%0%
Spark Therapeutics, Inc.Manufacturing9100%0%
Eresearch Technology, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services887.5%12.5%
Equisoft, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services8100%0%
Institute for Cancer ResearchProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services887.5%12.5%
Five Below, Inc.Retail Trade7100%0%
National Board of Medical ExaminersEducational Services6100%0%
Seven Seas International, LLCManufacturing683.3%16.7%
Livent USA, Corp.Manufacturing6100%0%
Adaptimmune, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Health Care and Social Assistance6100%0%
Agustawestland Philadelphia CorporationManufacturing6100%0%
Braskem America, Inc.Manufacturing5100%0%
Clinical Care Associates of UPHSHealth Care and Social Assistance5100%0%
Adare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Manufacturing5100%0%
Wallace Roberts and Todd, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Aramark Management, LLCAccommodation and Food Services5100%0%
Gobrands, Inc.Retail Trade4100%0%
Burns Engineering, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Childrens Crisis Treatment CenterHealth Care and Social Assistance4100%0%
Temple Faculty Practice Plan, Inc.Educational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance3100%0%
Delve, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Philadelphia UniversityEducational Services3100%0%
Independence Blue Cross, LLCFinance and Insurance3100%0%
Pennsylvania Hospital of UPHSHealth Care and Social Assistance3100%0%
Augean Robotics, Inc.Manufacturing366.7%33.3%
Pennoni Associates, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
DBT Labs, Inc.Information3100%0%
Day and Zimmermann, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Customized Energy Solutions, Ltd.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Ballinger CompanyProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
The Philadelphia Museum of ARTArts, Entertainment, and Recreation3100%0%
Rethink PrioritiesProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services333.3%66.7%
HKA Global, Inc.Construction3100%0%
Hill International, Inc.Construction3100%0%
Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance3100%0%
Publicis Health Media, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Luna Hospitality Management, LLCAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services2100%0%
Financial Integrity Resource ManagFinance and Insurance2100%0%
Iovance Biotherapeutics ManufacturProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
IntealthPublic Administration2100%0%
Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages, LLCManufacturing2100%0%
Spectrum Health Services, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance250%50%
Fox Rothschild, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Leopard USA, Corp.Retail Trade2100%0%
Ghost RoboticsProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Simple Tire, LLCWholesale Trade, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Saint Joseph S UniversityEducational Services2100%0%
Golden Mermaid, Inc.Wholesale Trade, Retail Trade2100%0%
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineEducational Services2100%0%
Yd Hardwood Floors USA, Inc.Wholesale Trade, Retail Trade2100%0%
Wodify Technologies, LLCInformation2100%0%
Perpay, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Piano Software, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Best Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance250%50%
Odonnell and Naccarato, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Universal Conversion Technologies II L PProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Twenty30 Health, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance250%50%
Numoda Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Tinuiti, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Cozen O'ConnorProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Deloitte and Tax, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Deloitte, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Reliance Standard Life Insurance CompanyFinance and Insurance2100%0%
Monell Chemical Senses CenterProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Edu Prime, LLCEducational Services2100%0%
Ecosave, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Econsult Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Nanthealth, Inc.Information2100%0%
Temple University Health SystemEducational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance2100%0%
Digsau Architecture Aba Digsau, PCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Dispatch Biotherapeutics, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Secure Technology Integration Group, Ltd.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Philadelphia Macaroni CompanyManufacturing1100%0%
Regional Housing Legal ServicesProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Rockitdata, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Rocksteady Promotions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Proscia, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Reason Research, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Rodriguez Consulting, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Samuel T Freeman and Company, Inc.Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation1100%0%
Rothman National Management Services OrganizationAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1100%0%
Rwdi USA, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Rapoport RX, Inc.Retail Trade1100%0%
Rubenstein Partners L PFinance and Insurance1100%0%
Your Part-Time Controller, LLC1100%0%
Yd Fortune, LLCReal Estate and Rental and Leasing1100%0%
Xponance, Inc.Finance and Insurance1100%0%
White Bear Tools, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Volumetric Holdings LPConstruction1100%0%
Vivodyne, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Vision for EqualityOther Services (except Public Administration)1100%0%
Vaughan Baio and Partners, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Urban Engineers INGProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
United Refrigeration, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Turner ConstructionConstruction1100%0%
Traffic Marketing, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services10%100%
The Philadelphia Inquirer, LLCInformation1100%0%
The Philadelphia Cricket ClubArts, Entertainment, and Recreation1100%0%
The Barnes FoundationArts, Entertainment, and Recreation1100%0%
Technologic Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Technical Difficulties, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Tata Elxsi LimitedProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Tait Weller and Baker, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Tabbytown Rentals CompanyReal Estate and Rental and Leasing1100%0%
Support Center for Child AdvocatesMining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction1100%0%
Super Drugs RX, LLCRetail Trade1100%0%
Studio Bryan Hanes, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Star Teams, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Stanev Potts Architects, Corp.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Springside Chestnut Hill AcademyEducational Services1100%0%
Sparks Marketing, LLCAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1100%0%
Southeastern Pennsylvania TransporTransportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Sosuite, Inc.Accommodation and Food Services1100%0%
SolasaiInformation1100%0%
Smile Celebration Dental, PCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Security Risk Advisors International, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
824 InvestmentsReal Estate and Rental and Leasing1100%0%
Chplanning, Ltd.Public Administration1100%0%
City of Philadelphia Trustee Administering Wills Eye InstituteHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Clementine Montessori SchoolEducational Services1100%0%
Cognitive Behavioral Services, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Community Academy of Philadelphia Charter SchoolEducational Services1100%0%
Connect One Health, LLCFinance and Insurance1100%0%
Coscia Moos Architecture, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Cristo Rey Philadelphia High SchoolEducational Services1100%0%
Crossbeam, Inc.Information1100%0%
Culturetrust Greater PhiladelphiaProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Delphia Distribution, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Dietz and WatsonAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting1100%0%
DliflcHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Doral Renewables, LLCUtilities1100%0%
Duane Morris, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Electro Waste Management, LLCAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1100%0%
Envirokure, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Environmental Construction ServiceConstruction1100%0%
A Better Life Therapy, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Abridge Ai, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Advanced Dentistry of PhiladelphiaHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
AHR Pharma, Inc.Retail Trade1100%0%
American Chinese Museum Foundation, Inc.Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation1100%0%
American Oncologic HospitalProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Amicus Therapeutics, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Andorra Family Dentistry, PCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Arthritis Group, PCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Bai Wang Wiedemer, PCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Bartram ServicesReal Estate and Rental and Leasing1100%0%
Benefits Data TrustOther Services (except Public Administration)1100%0%
BJ Kitchen Floor, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Blank Rome, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Bluecadet, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Bluewhale Bio, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Caring Hands Veterinary Clinic, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Chargeitspot, LLCReal Estate and Rental and Leasing1100%0%
ERP Health, LLCInformation1100%0%
Jefferson University PhysiciansEducational Services1100%0%
John A. Steer CompanyTransportation and Warehousing1100%0%
K2 Kitchen Supply, LLCWholesale Trade1100%0%
Kim Yeung Ling, PCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Lockton ReinsuranceFinance and Insurance1100%0%
Lulu Kingdom, LLCAccommodation and Food Services1100%0%
Lyf Innovation, Ltd.Manufacturing1100%0%
Marshall Dennehey, P CProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Medical Productions Laboratories, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Michael R Ytterberg ArchitectProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Movement Alliance ProjectAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1100%0%
Nimblsystems, Inc.Information1100%0%
Nueva Esperanza, Inc.Other Services (except Public Administration)1100%0%
Odessa Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Ol Studio, Inc.Other Services (except Public Administration)1100%0%
Olin Partnership, Ltd.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Personalized Kicks, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Philadelphia Chinatown Development CorporationPublic Administration1100%0%
Essity North America, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Evolution US, LLCArts, Entertainment, and Recreation1100%0%
Ewingcole, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Exyn Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services10%100%
FFT Wealth Management, LLCFinance and Insurance1100%0%
Finch Brands, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Food Connect CompanyProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Fort Robotics, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
FR Capital Holdings LP1100%0%
Franklin Square Holdings LP D B aFinance and Insurance1100%0%
Glenmede Investment Management LPFinance and Insurance1100%0%
Gordian Industries, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
GXG Investment1100%0%
Healthverity, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Hutec Engineering, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
I Fund Cities, LLCFinance and Insurance1100%0%
Invent Analytics, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Jack a Meyerson, PCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%

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