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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 Clay County Times publication area submitted 324 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 95.4%.
The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in the Clay County Times publication area during 2024, with 153 petitions (47.2% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 91.5%. Meanwhile, the Finance and Insurance industry was the second largest contributor, filing 50 petitions (15.4% of the total), with an approval rate of 98%.
The Clay County Times publication area employers with the most petitions categorized under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector during 2024 included Akkodis, Inc., which filed 25 petitions with an approval rate of 80%, Dolphin Solutions, Inc. with 13 petitions and an approval rate of 100%, and N2 Services, Inc., which filed 12 petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector in the Clay County Times publication area saw a 35.7% 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.
| Rank | Industry | Total Petitions | % of All Submissions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 153 | 47.2% | 91.5% | 8.5% |
| 2 | Finance and Insurance | 50 | 15.4% | 98% | 2% |
| 3 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 39 | 12% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 23 | 7.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Educational Services | 13 | 4% | 92.3% | 7.7% |
| 5 | Transportation and Warehousing | 13 | 4% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Manufacturing | 9 | 2.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Construction | 7 | 2.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Utilities | 6 | 1.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Information | 4 | 1.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 2 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Retail Trade | 1 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BKFS I Services, LLC | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 30 | 100% | 0% |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 28 | 100% | 0% |
| Akkodis, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 25 | 80% | 20% |
| Dolphin Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 14 | 100% | 0% |
| Citizens Property Insurance Corporation | Finance and Insurance | 13 | 92.3% | 7.7% |
| CSX Transportation, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 12 | 100% | 0% |
| N2 Services, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 12 | 100% | 0% |
| Advantage Academy of Miami, Inc. | Educational Services | 11 | 90.9% | 9.1% |
| Sun-It Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10 | 90% | 10% |
| Techzion It Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| Akkodis E&T, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 87.5% | 12.5% |
| Shands Jacksonville Medical Center | Health Care and Social Assistance | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Diversified Service Options DB, Inc. | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Applied Thought Auditors and Consultants, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Disruptive Technician Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Jinko Solar US Industries, Inc. | Utilities | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Mesons Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Shands Jacksonville Med Center, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Virtus Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 83.3% | 16.7% |
| Software Technology Guidance Corpo | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Corys, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Keerthan It Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| AR Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| The Haskell Company | Construction | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Pragmaedge, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Servicelink Services, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Everbank, N A | Finance and Insurance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| US Technician Systems, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Cloud Technology Group, LLC | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Dark Matter Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Saros Technician, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Florida State College at Jacksonvi | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Peters and Yaffee, Inc. | Information | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Haskell | Construction | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Haven Behavioral Healthcare, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Soft Tek Sol, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Aero Support Group, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Ado Staffing, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Sphere Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Service First Insurance Group, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Seaspan Capital, Ltd. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Science Interactive Group, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rubix Foods, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Adia Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Structures, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Triple Crown Trailers, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Twin-Architects, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| US Integrity, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Velltech, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Vettery, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Vinod Arora CPA PA | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Weecare D B a Upwards, Inc. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Yifew, LLC | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Apollo Medical Group PA | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| August Insurance, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dilisi Group, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Diversified Service Options, Inc. | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Eclipse Recording Company, LLC | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Elite Parking Services of America, Inc. | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Florida Gulf and Atlantic Railroad | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Florida Health Care, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| H2 Holdco, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Infamation Technologies Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Inverselogix, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Jacksonville FC, Inc. | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Loanlogics, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Medicap Laboratories, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| MLV Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mr Aerospace Engineering, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Northeast Florida Endocrine & Diabetes Associates | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nymbus, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ovations Global Network, Inc. | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Polar Mechanical, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Premier Medical Associates of Flor | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Premier Medical Associates of Florida, LLC. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rayonier Operating Company, LLC | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Real Stone and Granite Corporation | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rebound Rehabilitative Services in | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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