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North Orlando News Publication Area: How many H-1B petitions were made by employers classified under the Manufacturing industry during 2024?

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Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership/ur-m-jaddou-director-us-citizenship-and-immigration-services

Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership/ur-m-jaddou-director-us-citizenship-and-immigration-services

Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry based within the North Orlando News publication area, submitted 185 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, 182 were approved (98.4%), while three were denied (1.6%).

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 North Orlando News publication area submitted 1,137 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 96.4%.

The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in the North Orlando News publication area during 2024, with 438 petitions (38.5% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 96.3%. Meanwhile, the Health Care and Social Assistance industry was the second largest contributor, filing 279 petitions (24.5% of the total), with an approval rate of 98.9%.

The North Orlando News publication area employers with the most petitions categorized under the Manufacturing sector during 2024 included Siemens Industry, Inc., which filed 77 petitions with an approval rate of 98.7%, Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. with 49 petitions and an approval rate of 100%, and Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc., which filed 19 petitions with an approval rate of 100%.

Compared to 2023, the Manufacturing sector in the North Orlando News publication area saw a 36% 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 North Orlando News Publication Area, 2024
RankIndustryTotal Petitions% of All Submissions% Approved% Denied
1Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services43838.5%96.3%3.7%
2Health Care and Social Assistance27924.5%98.9%1.1%
3Manufacturing18516.3%98.4%1.6%
4Educational Services675.9%97%3%
5Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services655.7%76.9%23.1%
6Other Services (except Public Administration)201.8%100%0%
7Information151.3%93.3%6.7%
8Finance and Insurance90.8%100%0%
8Transportation and Warehousing90.8%100%0%
8Construction90.8%88.9%11.1%
11Wholesale Trade70.6%100%0%
11Retail Trade70.6%100%0%
13Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation20.2%100%0%
13Accommodation and Food Services20.2%100%0%
13Utilities20.2%100%0%
13Real Estate and Rental and Leasing20.2%100%0%
Employer H-1B Petitions in the North Orlando News Publication Area During 2024
Company NameIndustriesTotal Petitions% Approved% Denied
Cloud Software Group, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services11796.6%3.4%
Siemens Energy, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services83100%0%
Adventist Health System Sunbelt inHealth Care and Social Assistance82100%0%
Siemens Industry, Inc.Manufacturing8098.8%1.3%
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.Manufacturing, Other Services (except Public Administration)63100%0%
Avant Healthcare Professionals, LLCAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services4870.8%29.2%
Adventist Health System Sunbelt HeHealth Care and Social Assistance43100%0%
University of Central FloridaEducational Services4197.6%2.4%
University Community Hospital, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance30100%0%
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.Manufacturing19100%0%
Prolifics, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1894.4%5.6%
Luminar Technologies, Inc.Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services16100%0%
Gateway Health Technologies, Inc.Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services12100%0%
Florida Hospital Medical Group, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance11100%0%
Elite It Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services11100%0%
Qualus, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services10100%0%
Synechron Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services10100%0%
Techzion It Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services10100%0%
Shari Consulting, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services988.9%11.1%
Adventist Health System/Sunbelt, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance9100%0%
Rollins CollegeEducational Services8100%0%
Kaplan North America, LLCEducational Services887.5%12.5%
Memorial Health Systems, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance8100%0%
Applied Thought Auditors and Consultants, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services7100%0%
Adventhealth Primary Care NetworkHealth Care and Social Assistance7100%0%
Shawnee Mission Health Care, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance7100%0%
Indus Business Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services785.7%14.3%
Cyber Wave, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services7100%0%
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills D, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance6100%0%
Inteletech Global, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Adventist Health Riverview, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance5100%0%
Adventist Health Systems Georgia IHealth Care and Social Assistance5100%0%
Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc.Manufacturing580%20%
Florida Hospital Healthcare PartneHealth Care and Social Assistance5100%0%
Finastra Technology, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Florida Hospital Ocala D B a a, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance5100%0%
Florida Hospital Physician Group IHealth Care and Social Assistance475%25%
Finastra Financial Technology, Corp.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Anser AdvisoryProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Dataplex Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services425%75%
Scepter Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Zenith It Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Scriptpicks, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Intego Group, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Corindus, Inc.Wholesale Trade3100%0%
Siemens Advanta Solutions, Corp.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Citco Technology Management, Inc.Information3100%0%
Everglades College, Inc.Educational Services3100%0%
Southcast Volusia Healthcare, Corp.Health Care and Social Assistance3100%0%
Brightly Software, Inc.Information3100%0%
Southwest Volusia Healthcare CorpoHealth Care and Social Assistance3100%0%
Accesso, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation3100%0%
HHS Technology Group, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Adventist Health Polk South D, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance3100%0%
Hrsoft USA, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Agitech Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Pasco-Pinellas Hillsborough CommunHealth Care and Social Assistance3100%0%
Passur Aerospace, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing3100%0%
Ucrya, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Liquid Consulting, Inc.Other Services (except Public Administration)3100%0%
Portercare Adventist Health SystemHealth Care and Social Assistance3100%0%
Greenberg Dental and OrthodonticsHealth Care and Social Assistance3100%0%
Techarm It Services, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Humata Health PKA Sequi Ventures, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
GA Telesis, LLCTransportation and Warehousing3100%0%
Stone Grid, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Faro Technologies, Inc.Manufacturing3100%0%
Redmond Park Hospital D B a Ad, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance3100%0%
Frontline Insurance Managers D, Inc.Finance and Insurance3100%0%
SPNS Technician Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Innosoul, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
RGD & Associates, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Epic Engineering and Consulting GroupProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Inpatient Medicine AssociatesHealth Care and Social Assistance2100%0%
Proximo Consulting Services, Inc.Information2100%0%
Florida Hospital Dade City D B, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance2100%0%
Florida Hospital Ocala, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance2100%0%
Zerocodehr, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Memorial Hospital Flagler D B a Adventhealth Palm Coast, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance2100%0%
Memorial Hospital Flagler D B, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance2100%0%
Adventist Health System of Texas, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance2100%0%
Hexaider Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Vista Technician, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Adventist Midwest HealthHealth Care and Social Assistance2100%0%
Aero Support Group, LLCManufacturing2100%0%
Mihir It Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Testmax, Inc.Educational Services2100%0%
Astronics Test Systems, Inc.Manufacturing2100%0%
Oiae Systems, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
JST Power Equipment, Inc.Manufacturing2100%0%
C Florida Tax and Accounting ServProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services250%50%
Iron Galaxy Orlando, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Centralsquare Technologies, LLCInformation2100%0%
City of Apopka2100%0%
Iqor US, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services2100%0%
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy inManufacturing2100%0%
Fortress Information Security, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Securenet Technologies, LLCAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services250%50%
Openborder, Inc.Other Services (except Public Administration)1100%0%
Orlando Advanced Aesthetic Dentistry, PLLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Orlando Utilities CommissionUtilities1100%0%
Oz Digital D B a Oz, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Oneblood, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Omicron Media, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Om Engineering Services, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Nutrex Research, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Ninjja Global, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Nephrology Associates of Central FHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Naked Media, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Muzom Transportation, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing1100%0%
MSL PAProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Mount Dora RX Pharmacy, LLCRetail Trade1100%0%
Moder Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Mid-Florida Hospital Specialists PHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Microbiotech, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Metroplex Adventist Hospital D, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
4S Graphics, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Stonemor, Inc.Other Services (except Public Administration)1100%0%
Sullivan Construction Company, Inc.Construction1100%0%
TC Metal Roofing, LLCConstruction1100%0%
The Commerce Fund of Florida, LLCReal Estate and Rental and Leasing1100%0%
The Devereux FoundationHealth Care and Social Assistance10%100%
The Institute of Internal AuditorsEducational Services1100%0%
UCP of Central FloridaEducational Services1100%0%
Union Park Pet HospitalProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Union Park Pet Hospital, PLLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Unknot. ID, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Veritas Prime, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Vision Specialists of Central Florida PAHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Wharton Smith, Inc.Construction1100%0%
Wheelzy, LLCWholesale Trade1100%0%
Y2K Service, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Yifew, LLCInformation1100%0%
Your Caring Law Firm, PLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Zee Holding, Inc.Retail Trade1100%0%
Zesty Paws, LLCRetail Trade1100%0%
P&P Insurance Brokers, Inc.Finance and Insurance1100%0%
Pasco Pinellas Hillsborough Community Health System D B a Adventhealth Wesley Chapel, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Poulos & BennettProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Prevalon Energy, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Primus Sterilizer Company, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Princeton Homecare Services D B a Adventhealth Home Care Central Florida, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Provisions Construction & Development, Inc.Construction1100%0%
Rapid Consulting Firm, LLCInformation1100%0%
RFK Elite, Corp.Retail Trade1100%0%
RGD and Associates, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Siemens Energy Service Company, Ltd.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Siemens Energy Staffing, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services10%100%
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Sonobi, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
South America Enterprises 2, LLCConstruction1100%0%
Spraggins, Inc.Construction1100%0%
Steamroller StudiosProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Steamroller Studios, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Sterrofox, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services10%100%
Archwell Holdings, LLCFinance and Insurance1100%0%
Ardan, Inc.Finance and Insurance1100%0%
Assistrx, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Auritas, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
AVVN Consulting Services, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Base ConsultantsProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Baylabs, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Beaver Ecoworks, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Bellwood, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Benjamin & Brothers, LLCAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1100%0%
Bishop Construction GroupConstruction1100%0%
Bridgebio Services, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Building Robotics, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Castillo Engineering Services, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Central Florida Expressway AuthoriTransportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Central Florida Tax and Accounting Services, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services10%100%
Cmac Partner, LLCFinance and Insurance1100%0%
Coldwater International, LLCRetail Trade1100%0%
Conductive Education Center of OrlandoEducational Services1100%0%
Contrologix, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Credible Accounting Services, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Crystal Clear Eye Associates of Florida PAHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Cuhaci & Paterson Architects ENGRS & Planners, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Ab Closing CorporationAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1100%0%
Ac Sunshine Securities, LLCFinance and Insurance1100%0%
Acme Atronomatic, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Activengage, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Advanced Structural Design, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Adventhealth Ransom Memorial, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital D BHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Adventist Health System Sunbelt Healthcare D B a Adventhealth Information Technology, Corp.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Adventist Health System Sunbelt Healthcare, Corp.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Adventist Health System/Sunbelt inHealth Care and Social Assistance10%100%
Affluent It Services, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Affluent It Services, LLC.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Afsoon Elmore PLC, D.D.S.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Ai Flow Labs, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Amadeus Airport It Americas, Inc.Information1100%0%
American Builders Supply, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
American Changer, Corp.Manufacturing1100%0%
American Software Professionals GroupProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Anju Software, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Aplomb Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Archis D B a Archis Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Architects Design Group, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Archwell Essentials, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Cuhaci and Peterson Architects ENGProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Horus Renewables, Corp.Utilities1100%0%
Hotwire Communications, Ltd.Information10%100%
HT Medical, LLCManufacturing10%100%
Hypower, LLCConstruction1100%0%
IGPS Logistics, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Intelli ERP Software, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Jac Travel, Inc.Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1100%0%
Jimmy Motor Car Company, Inc.Retail Trade1100%0%
Kapman, LLCArts, Entertainment, and Recreation1100%0%
KBI Technician, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services10%100%
Keycom Telephone Systems, Inc.Information1100%0%
Kyuramen UCF, LLC1100%0%
Lakeview Healthare System, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Liberty Physicians AssociatesHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Ligonier Ministries, Inc.Other Services (except Public Administration)1100%0%
Liquor Six, Inc.Retail Trade1100%0%
Listo Services, LLCReal Estate and Rental and Leasing1100%0%
Livetrends Design Group, LLCWholesale Trade1100%0%
Livia Leite Law Firm PAProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Longwood Medical Group PAHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
LSQ Funding Group CLProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
M & L Unique Furniture Projects, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Memorial Hospital West Volusia, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Dealer Funnel, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Dean Ringers Morgan and Lawton P aProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Deprince Race and Zollo, Inc.Finance and Insurance1100%0%
Digital Risk, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Discovery Education Services, Inc.Educational Services1100%0%
Eloomi, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Emax Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services10%100%
Enson Market, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Eventtracker Security, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Examroom Ai, Corp.Educational Services1100%0%
Finastra Financial Technology CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
FL Happy Appliances, Inc.Construction10%100%
Fletcher Hospital, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Florida Association of Realtors inOther Services (except Public Administration)1100%0%
Florida Conference of Seventh-DayOther Services (except Public Administration)1100%0%
Florida Resort Xchange, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Friends Food Florida, Inc.Accommodation and Food Services1100%0%
Gamesir, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Greenlogic, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Gringos Hospitality, LLCAccommodation and Food Services1100%0%
Hailent Consulting, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Heart2heart Outreach of South FloridaHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Hesperos, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%

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