Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/
Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/
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, employers across all industries located within the Milwaukee City Wire publication area submitted 880 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 99.2%.
The Manufacturing industry led the H-1B filings in the Milwaukee City Wire publication area during 2024, with 185 petitions (21% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 100%. Meanwhile, the Information industry was the second largest contributor, filing 155 petitions (17.6% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.
The Milwaukee City Wire publication area employers with the most petitions categorized under the Manufacturing sector during 2024 included Rockwell Automation, Inc., which filed 65 petitions with an approval rate of 100%, Johnson Controls, Inc. with 45 petitions and an approval rate of 100%, and Regal Rexnord Corporation, which filed 24 petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Manufacturing sector in the Milwaukee City Wire publication area saw an 8% 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 | Manufacturing | 185 | 21% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Information | 155 | 17.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Finance and Insurance | 149 | 16.9% | 99.3% | 0.7% |
| 4 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 144 | 16.4% | 97.2% | 2.8% |
| 5 | Educational Services | 108 | 12.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 55 | 6.3% | 98.2% | 1.8% |
| 7 | Construction | 27 | 3.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Retail Trade | 18 | 2% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 16 | 1.8% | 93.8% | 6.3% |
| 10 | Wholesale Trade | 9 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 2 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 2 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | Public Administration | 1 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiserv Solutions, LLC | Information | 155 | 100% | 0% |
| Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company | Finance and Insurance | 127 | 99.2% | 0.8% |
| Experis US, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 96 | 97.9% | 2.1% |
| Rockwell Automation, Inc. | Manufacturing | 66 | 100% | 0% |
| Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. | Educational Services | 56 | 100% | 0% |
| Johnson Controls, Inc. | Manufacturing | 45 | 100% | 0% |
| Aurora Medical Group, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 32 | 100% | 0% |
| Regal Rexnord Corporation | Manufacturing | 25 | 100% | 0% |
| York International Corporation | Construction | 22 | 100% | 0% |
| Marquette University | Educational Services | 16 | 100% | 0% |
| Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group | Retail Trade | 12 | 100% | 0% |
| Medical College of Wisconsin Affil | Educational Services | 12 | 100% | 0% |
| University of WI System Madison | Educational Services | 12 | 100% | 0% |
| Sensormatic Electronics, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| Robert W Baird and Company Incorporated | Finance and Insurance | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| A O Smith Corporation | Manufacturing | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | Educational Services | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Clarios, LLC | Manufacturing | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Strata Innovative Solutions | Construction | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Quinn David and Associates, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corpor | Finance and Insurance | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Direct Supply, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Soliton Technologies, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 50% | 50% |
| Johnson Controls Security Solutions, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4 | 75% | 25% |
| Ascension Medical Group - Southeas | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 75% | 25% |
| Miracles Tek, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Artisan Partners Limited Partnersh | Finance and Insurance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Wipfli, LLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Sensia, LLC | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Hearts to Home, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Ruskin Company | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Brady Worldwide, Inc. | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Remedy Analytics, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Dental Associates of Wisconsin, Ltd. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Tidal Investments, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Kapur and Associates, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Air System Components, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Afe, Inc. | Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Imagen Energy, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Zurn Industries, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Saputo Cheese USA, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Hayat Pharmacy 20, LLC | Retail Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Hatco Corporation | Manufacturing, Wholesale Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Harley Davidson Motor Company Group, LLC | Manufacturing, Retail Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Sensient Technologies Corporation | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Geeth Limited Liability Company | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Ge Medical Systems Information Tec | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| R S Infocon, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Fewi Development Corporation | Finance and Insurance, Management of Companies and Enterprises | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Shoppertrak RCT Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Versiti Wisconsin, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Valuation Research Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Carter'S Christian Academy | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Lakeshore Family Dental Center, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Radyne Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Quarles and Brady, LLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pflow Industries, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nivi Solutions, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Nirav Indian Groceries and Spices, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| My Wisconsin Dental, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Red Star Yeast Company, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| S3 Aerodefense, LLC | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sebastian Family Psychology Practice, LLC. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sic Lazaro US, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Slasify, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Stella Chewys, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Strattec Security Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tartan Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Drexel Fund | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| University of WI System/Madison | Educational 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% |
| Wisconsin Chinese Chamber of Comme | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Xperience Pharmacy, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Zurn Pex, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Electrical Testing Solutions | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| DNT Associates, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dliflc | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Digital Transformation Services LL | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dataguise, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Crabel Operations, LLC | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Corporate Technology Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Church Hansen, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Children S Hospital of Wisconsin, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Care 1 RX, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bryant & Stratton College, Inc. | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Briggs and Stratton, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bostik, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bloom Companies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ascension Medical Group Fox Valley Wisconsin, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ascension Logistics, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| AMTC & Associates, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ampco Pumps Company | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Amcor Flexibles North America, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 4 Brothers Blended Beer Company, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 3D Molecular Designs, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mortenson Kim Raidious, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Milwaukee Internal Medicine Associ | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Milwaukee Institute of ART and Des | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Milwaukee Import of Wisconsin, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club LP | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Milwaukee Board of School Director | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Marion Family Dental, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Livewire Ev, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Life Change RX 1, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lakeside Engineers, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Komatsu Mining, Corp. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Kohn Law Firm S C | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Johnson Controls Fire Protection L | Public Administration | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ingeteam O and M Services, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Increx Systems, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Helwig Carbon Products, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Graef-USA, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Globalsource, Inc. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Geotest, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Foley and Lardner, LLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Familia Dental Mkemitchell, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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