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West Hillsborough News Publication Area: How many H-1B petitions were made by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry during 2024?

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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

Employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry based within the West Hillsborough News publication area, submitted 2,287 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, 2,212 were approved (96.7%), while 75 were denied (3.3%).

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 West Hillsborough News publication area submitted 2,686 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 97.1%.

While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 2,287 petitions, representing 85.1% of all submissions in the West Hillsborough News publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Health Care and Social Assistance industry, which accounted for 91 petitions and represented 3.4% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Health Care and Social Assistance industry, all were approved.

The West Hillsborough News publication area employers with the most petitions categorized under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector during 2024 included PWC Advisory Services, LLC, which filed 740 petitions with an approval rate of 99.7%, Kforce, Inc. with 481 petitions and an approval rate of 90%, and Pricewaterhousecoopers, LLP, which filed 138 petitions with an approval rate of 100%.

Compared to 2023, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector in the West Hillsborough News publication area saw a 4.3% 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.

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 West Hillsborough News Publication Area, 2024
RankIndustryTotal Petitions% of All Submissions% Approved% Denied
1Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2,28785.1%96.7%3.3%
2Health Care and Social Assistance913.4%100%0%
3Information532%98.1%1.9%
4Manufacturing491.8%95.9%4.1%
5Management of Companies and Enterprises451.7%100%0%
6Educational Services301.1%100%0%
7Finance and Insurance230.9%100%0%
8Wholesale Trade150.6%100%0%
9Utilities120.4%100%0%
10Construction100.4%100%0%
11Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services80.3%100%0%
12Other Services (except Public Administration)70.3%100%0%
13Real Estate and Rental and Leasing50.2%100%0%
13Retail Trade50.2%100%0%
15Accommodation and Food Services30.1%100%0%
16Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation20.1%100%0%
17Transportation and Warehousing10%100%0%
Employer H-1B Petitions in the West Hillsborough News Publication Area During 2024
Company NameIndustriesTotal Petitions% Approved% Denied
PWC Advisory Services, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Management of Companies and Enterprises75599.7%0.3%
Kforce, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Information51090.6%9.4%
Pricewaterhousecoopers, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services139100%0%
PWC US Tax, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services11799.1%0.9%
PWC US Consulting, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services9098.9%1.1%
Tekinvaderz, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services6098.3%1.7%
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and ReHealth Care and Social Assistance56100%0%
Nic Info Tek, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4991.8%8.2%
PWC US Group, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Management of Companies and Enterprises47100%0%
PWC US Business Advisory, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services46100%0%
SRI Technician Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services39100%0%
Atkinsrealis USA Previously Na, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services32100%0%
PWC Product Sales, LLCInformation, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services32100%0%
WB Solutions, LLCRetail Trade, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3096.7%3.3%
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%
Amzur Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services18100%0%
Auto Club Services, Inc.Finance and Insurance17100%0%
Ganait, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services17100%0%
Anchor Glass Container CorporationManufacturing1693.8%6.3%
Unicon Systems, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services14100%0%
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%
Pollux Consultancy Services, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services11100%0%
NJ Technician, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services10100%0%
Corporate Computer Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services10100%0%
Itrending Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services10100%0%
Baycare Medical GroupHealth Care and Social Assistance9100%0%
Skillsight, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services988.9%11.1%
Solutions UiuxProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services9100%0%
Global ETS, LLCWholesale Trade9100%0%
Pioneer Medical Group, PLHealth Care and Social Assistance9100%0%
Hashcode Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services8100%0%
Cyberfillzen Software, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services887.5%12.5%
Fsteck, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services887.5%12.5%
Cirkul, Inc.Manufacturing8100%0%
Focus It, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services7100%0%
Walker Consultants, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services7100%0%
Medhok, Inc.Information7100%0%
Vuram, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services7100%0%
Ardurra Group, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services7100%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%
Sigma Analytics, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
Cynerzy SystemsProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance5100%0%
Katpro Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Bvkstek Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services580%20%
Bluecloud Services, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Siritechsolutions, Corp.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
SM Advan Technology, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Atkins North America, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
APP Soft Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Uma Education D B a Ultimate M, Inc.Educational Services5100%0%
American Cancer Society, Inc.Other Services (except Public Administration)5100%0%
Sap Technician, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services475%25%
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%
Mavirik Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
ND Global Consulting Services, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Astrosoft Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Islamic Society of Tampa Bay AreaEducational Services3100%0%
Nexzen Cloud Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Connectwise, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Apricot Technician, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Sirrus Software Services, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Amscot TechnologiesProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services366.7%33.3%
Florida Kidney Physicians, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance3100%0%
Compliancequest, Inc.Information3100%0%
Victory Charter School Tampa 6-12Educational Services3100%0%
MHK - Medhok, Inc.Information, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Lonza Tampa, LLCManufacturing2100%0%
Computer Global Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Kaizen Soft Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
International School of ExcellenceEducational Services2100%0%
Technician Alliance Partners, Corp.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Imi Infra Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services250%50%
Techaffinity Consulting, Inc.Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services2100%0%
BRP Colleague, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Radiology Associates of South FlorHealth Care and Social Assistance2100%0%
BW Water Americas, Inc.Construction2100%0%
Cbase, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Prince Contracting, LLCConstruction2100%0%
Prida Guida and Perez P aProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Pricewaterhousecoopers It ServicesInformation, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Revenue Management Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Pegasustsi, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Baslee Engineering Solutions Bes, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Baslee Engineering Solutions Bes IProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Noise Consulting Group, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Citratek, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Smart Meter, LLCManufacturing2100%0%
Softnet, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services250%50%
Naav Consulting, Inc.Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services2100%0%
Mize, 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%
University Community Hospital, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance2100%0%
Financial-Information-TechnologiesFinance and Insurance2100%0%
Tweta Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Trellance Cooperative Holdings, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering, Inc.Manufacturing2100%0%
Groundgame. Health, Inc.Other Services (except Public Administration)2100%0%
Exalync, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Apex Service Partners, LLCConstruction2100%0%
Adex Medical Staffing, LLCAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services2100%0%
Emerge It Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Techfortune, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
The Code Icons, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Teckfortune, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Healthaxis Group, LLCInformation250%50%
Tenex Software Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services250%50%
Aaneel Infotech, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Techminds It, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Globule Technician, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Avanti Hospitality, Inc.Accommodation and Food Services1100%0%
Virtual Frameworks, Inc.Information1100%0%
Virtual Frameworks D B a Virtu, Inc.Information1100%0%
Signode Industrial Group, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Shining 3D Technology, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Seenmax Business Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Seenmax Business SolutionsProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services10%100%
Saritasa, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Betacom IncorporatedInformation1100%0%
AirlinksinProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
S3gen Technician, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Better Technologies D B a Gelt, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Yati, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Blackstraw, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Aarna Hospitality, LLCRetail Trade1100%0%
Rave Commercial, LLCConstruction1100%0%
Rapel International, LLCAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1100%0%
Raja Investments, Inc.Real Estate and Rental and Leasing1100%0%
Academic Medical Group, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Tampa Pharmacy 13, LLCRetail Trade1100%0%
Applied Database, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Tampa City Ballet, Inc.Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation1100%0%
Tampa Bay Wave, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Syniverse Technologies, LLC1100%0%
The Disbrow CorporationWholesale Trade1100%0%
Sycamore Engineering, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Sxope, Inc.Information1100%0%
Survtech Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
The School Board of Hillsborough CEducational Services1100%0%
Sunview SoftwareProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Stratford Care USA, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
TJZ Holdings, LLCAccommodation and Food Services1100%0%
Stone Mart Marble & Travertine Group, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Stella Automotive Ai, Inc.Information1100%0%
Steinbrenner Racing, LLCArts, Entertainment, and Recreation1100%0%
American Youth AcademyEducational Services1100%0%
Astrosoft Terchnologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
American Infrastructure Development, Inc.1100%0%
Atkinsrealis USA, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Unified Womens Healthcare LPAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1100%0%
Van Bebber & Associates, Inc.Construction1100%0%
Vandnil Management Services, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
VCS Engineering, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Avalon Administrative Services, LLCFinance and Insurance1100%0%
Slide Insurance Holdings, Inc.Finance and Insurance1100%0%
Goldhofer, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Guldmann, Inc.1100%0%
CSM Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Crete Mechanical Group N K a CreteAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1100%0%
Harvest Croo, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
HCI Group, Inc.Finance and Insurance1100%0%
Healthmap Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Helixbeat, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Homee, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Huhu, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Ibridge Techsoft, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Ifco Systems US, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Infinity Engineering Group, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Innovation Cabinetry, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Continuumcloud, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
JVB Architect, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Continuum Cloud, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Dynasty Aviation, Inc.Educational Services1100%0%
Elutions Services, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Emera Technologies, LLCUtilities1100%0%
Es Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Ewinds It SolutionsProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Exzac, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Exzeo USA, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
FL Technician Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Florida College, Inc.Educational Services1100%0%
Direct Kitchen and Bath, Inc.Retail Trade1100%0%
Fosphorus, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Framework Group, LLCConstruction1100%0%
Direct Components, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Lab LLC, D.D.S.Manufacturing1100%0%
Gerdau Ameristeel US, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Global Electronics Testing Service, LLCWholesale Trade1100%0%
Damla Burnukara, LLCReal Estate and Rental and Leasing1100%0%
Cyber Chasse, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Omegasoft International, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Opswat, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Orchid Underwriters Agency, LLCFinance and Insurance1100%0%
Oros Technician, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Orozco Architecture, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Os Management a Bloomin Brands Company, Inc.Accommodation and Food Services1100%0%
OTF Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Pao & Company, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Patel, Greene & Associates, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Perspective1, LLCConstruction1100%0%
Picus Security US, LLCInformation1100%0%
Circuitryai, Inc.Information1100%0%
Christian Tyler Properties, LLCReal Estate and Rental and Leasing1100%0%
Preferred Materials, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
CHHJ Franchising, LLCTransportation and Warehousing1100%0%
C and L Value Advisors, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Bulldog Gaskets & Engine Parts, LLCWholesale Trade1100%0%
Bluepearl Vet, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
KB Corporate Holdings, LLCWholesale Trade1100%0%
KPRMT Global Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Lambent Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
LCG Advisory Services, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Lee Fisher International, Inc.Retail Trade1100%0%
Liberty Alliance, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
LMV Holdings, LLCReal Estate and Rental and Leasing1100%0%
Mas Global Consulting, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Coast Florida, P. A.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Medicap Laboratories, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Mettler-Toledo, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Micro Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
MNR It Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
New Springs, Inc.Educational Services1100%0%
Cloudteam, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Nilogen Oncosystems, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Norman Clayman Endocrine Institute, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Oasis Corporate Housing, Inc.Real Estate and Rental and Leasing1100%0%

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