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This represents an approval rate of 98.9%, which is higher than the nationwide average.
That year, the average approval rate for H-1B petitions across the U.S. stood at 98%, slightly higher than the 97.3% recorded in 2023. Statewide, employers in Ohio across all industries submitted 6,622 petitions during the same period, with an approval rate of 98%.
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 Manufacturing industry led H-1B petition approvals in the NE Ohio Times publication area during 2024, filing a total of 63 petitions (35.4% of all submissions) and receiving 62 approvals, resulting in an approval rate of 98.4%. The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry followed, with 62 petitions (34.8% of all submissions) and an approval rate of 98.4%.
Employers are classified under industries based on their reported operations and may be involved in multiple industries.
The employers that filed the most petitions in the area during 2024 included Onix Networking, Corp. with 30 petitions and all of them approved, Steris Corporation with 26 petitions and 96.2% of them approved, and Miami University with 15 petitions filed and an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, Ohio saw a 53% 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.
| Rank | Industry | Total Petitions | % of All Submissions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manufacturing | 63 | 35.4% | 98.4% | 1.6% |
| 2 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 62 | 34.8% | 98.4% | 1.6% |
| 3 | Educational Services | 20 | 11.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Information | 8 | 4.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Retail Trade | 7 | 3.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 5 | 2.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Accommodation and Food Services | 2 | 1.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2 | 1.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Construction | 2 | 1.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onix Networking, Corp. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 30 | 100% | 0% |
| Steris Corporation | Manufacturing | 26 | 96.2% | 3.8% |
| Miami University | Educational Services | 15 | 100% | 0% |
| Avery Dennison Corporation | Manufacturing | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| Ta Operating, LLC | Retail Trade | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| F Technician R and D North America, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Cyanicsoft, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Great Lakes Cheese Company, Inc. | Manufacturing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Hyland Software, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Charles River Laboratories Ashland, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Nordson Corporation | Manufacturing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| American Greetings Corporation | Information | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| R E Warner and Associates, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Luxium Solutions, LLC | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Relishiq, Inc. | Information | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| RKI, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Rovisys Building Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Hiram College | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Hawken School | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Geon Performance Solutions, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| The Rovisys Company, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| World Energy Innovations, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Budget Dumpster, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Climax Metal Products Company | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Ohio Fabricators Company, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Be Solutions, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Oxford Music Academy, LLC | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pulse LLC, Ltd. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bard Manufacturing Company, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Realife Management Group, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ashtabula County Medical Center | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ashland University | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ametek, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sotera Health | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Aladdins Eatery Systems, Inc. | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Aco, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The K Company, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Mccullough Hyde Memorial Hospital Incorporated | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Nord Center | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| AA Applications, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Video Products, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| A P Therapy, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Design House, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Design Technologies and Manufacturing Company | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Echo Health, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Emerson Professional Tools Manufacturing, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Decentral Holding Corporation | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Geneva Sports Spire Institute, LLC | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cunningham and Associates CPA S, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Gourmet Valley, LLC | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| CT Consultants, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Corsaro and Associates Company LPA | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Confinity Robotics, LLC | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hobart Brothers, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Invacare Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cleveland Dentures and Implants LL | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| CBT Payroll Services, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Molten Metal Equipment Innovations | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nordson Medical Design and Development, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nordson Medical NH, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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