Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/
Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/
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 Tulare Times publication area submitted 56 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 98.2%.
While the Health Care and Social Assistance industry led the H-1B filings with 36 petitions, representing 64.3% of all submissions in the Tulare Times publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Manufacturing industry, which accounted for seven petitions and represented 12.5% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Manufacturing industry, all were approved.
Among local employers with petitions categorized under the Health Care and Social Assistance sector during 2024, Family Healthcare Network stood out with 27 petitions and an approval rate of 100%, followed by Altura Centers for Health with two petitions and an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Health Care and Social Assistance sector in the Tulare Times publication area saw an unchanged 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 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 36 | 64.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 7 | 12.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 5 | 8.9% | 80% | 20% |
| 4 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 3.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Retail Trade | 2 | 3.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 3.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Public Administration | 1 | 1.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Educational Services | 1 | 1.8% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Healthcare Network | Health Care and Social Assistance | 27 | 100% | 0% |
| California Dairies, Inc. | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Wonderful Citrus Packing, LLC | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Altura Centers for Health | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Sun Pacific Farming | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Sun Fresh International, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Ruiz Food Products, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Wonderful College Prep Academy | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Warmerdam Packing, LLC | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Walnut Pharmacy, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Visalia Faculty Medical Group, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Valley Healthcare Centers | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Precision Rehabilitation and Orthopedic PT, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Porterville Pharmacy, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mclellan Industries, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lindsay Gardensidence Opco, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hanford Community Hospital D B a a | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Exeter Engineering, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| DMM Packaging, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Delta Healthcare and Wellness Center LP | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Alliance of Pest Control Districts | Public Administration | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Adventist Health Delano | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 4C Holdings D B a 4creeks, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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