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 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 East New Mexico News publication area submitted 47 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 97.9%.
While the Educational Services industry led the H-1B filings with 24 petitions, representing 51.1% of all submissions in the East New Mexico News publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Health Care and Social Assistance industry, which accounted for 15 petitions and represented 31.9% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Health Care and Social Assistance industry, all were approved.
The East New Mexico News publication area employers with the most petitions categorized under the Health Care and Social Assistance sector during 2024 included Masoud Khorsand Sahbaie M D P a, which filed five petitions with an approval rate of 100%, Nor Lea Hospital District with three petitions and an approval rate of 100%, and Roswell Clinic Corporation, which filed two petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Health Care and Social Assistance sector in the East New Mexico News publication area saw an 11.8% 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 | Educational Services | 24 | 51.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 15 | 31.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Information | 3 | 6.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 4.3% | 50% | 50% |
| 5 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 2.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 1 | 2.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 2.1% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern New Mexico University | Educational Services | 12 | 100% | 0% |
| Ruidoso Municipal Schools | Information, Educational Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Masoud Khorsand Sahbaie M D P a | Health Care and Social Assistance | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Nor Lea Hospital District | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| New Mexico Military Institute | Educational Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Roswell Clinic Corporation | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Therapy Services Associates, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Salado Isolation Mining Contractor | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pettigrew and Associates PA | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pecos Valley of New Mexico, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mack Energy Corporation | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hagerman Municipal Schools | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Familia Dental Clovis, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dexter Consolidated Schools | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| BCA Medical Associates | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bakhti Enterprises, LLC | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Artesia Public Schools | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Artesia General Hospital | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Amigo Tax Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
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