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Palm Coast Times Publication Area: How many H-1B petitions were made by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry during 2024?

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Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS | https://www.dhswatchlist.com/

Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS | https://www.dhswatchlist.com/

Employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry based within the Palm Coast Times publication area, submitted four H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub. All of these petitions were approved.

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 Palm Coast Times publication area submitted 148 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 98%.

The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in the Palm Coast Times publication area during 2024, with 52 petitions (35.1% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 96.2%. Meanwhile, the Construction industry was the second largest contributor, filing 44 petitions (29.7% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.

Compared to 2023, the Health Care and Social Assistance sector in the Palm Coast Times publication area saw a 100% 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 Palm Coast Times Publication Area, 2024
RankIndustryTotal Petitions% of All Submissions% Approved% Denied
1Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5235.1%96.2%3.8%
2Construction4429.7%100%0%
3Finance and Insurance117.4%100%0%
3Educational Services117.4%90.9%9.1%
5Manufacturing64.1%100%0%
6Information53.4%100%0%
6Wholesale Trade53.4%100%0%
8Health Care and Social Assistance42.7%100%0%
8Real Estate and Rental and Leasing42.7%100%0%
10Other Services (except Public Administration)32%100%0%
11Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation10.7%100%0%
11Public Administration10.7%100%0%
Employer H-1B Petitions in the Palm Coast Times Publication Area During 2024
Company NameIndustryTotal Petitions% Approved% Denied
Mastec Services Company, Inc.Construction38100%0%
University of North FloridaEducational Services10100%0%
Ryder System, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services8100%0%
Ecesis Investments, LLCFinance and Insurance5100%0%
Idmworks, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Ria Advisory, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Q- Systems Inc., PACProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Bradesco BankFinance and Insurance3100%0%
Driftwood Capital, LLCConstruction2100%0%
DLP Real Estate Capital, Inc.Real Estate and Rental and Leasing2100%0%
Orbit Interactive, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
EOA, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Gables Estates Business Advisory CProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Hear Com, LLCWholesale Trade2100%0%
Vande Wellness, LLCOther Services (except Public Administration)2100%0%
Appgate Cybersecurity, Inc.Information2100%0%
Allvue SystemsProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Aerosapien Technologies, LLCManufacturing2100%0%
ACS Infrastructure Development, Inc.Construction2100%0%
M2E, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Major Bi Consulting, Corp.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services10%100%
Mcardle Franco, PLLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Memorial Hospital Flagler D B, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
MLV Group, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
MS Technician, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Objective Group, Inc.Information1100%0%
Acorn Health of Florida, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Panjabi Florida, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Paycargo, LLCFinance and Insurance1100%0%
Prosser, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Rebound Rehabilitative Services inHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Red Krypton, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Remer, Georges-Pierre & Hoogerwoerd, PLLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Samlut & Company PAProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
SLS Consulting, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
St. Johns County Board of County CommissionersPublic Administration1100%0%
Teksmart Consulting, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Valimation, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Vidya USA CorporationManufacturing1100%0%
York International CorporationManufacturing1100%0%
Zup Innovation, Corp.1100%0%
ACP Realty Services, LLCReal Estate and Rental and Leasing1100%0%
Amerant Bank, N AFinance and Insurance1100%0%
Arctan, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Bacardi U S a, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Barakat Bossa, PLLC.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Bioteknica, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Biscayne Bay Waterkeeper, Inc.Other Services (except Public Administration)1100%0%
Bunge Latin America, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
California Wood Custom SolutionsWholesale Trade1100%0%
Centro Holdings, Corp.Real Estate and Rental and Leasing1100%0%
Century Homebuilders Group, LLCConstruction1100%0%
Cornish Hernandez Gonzalez Law, PLLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Cyxtera Technologies, Inc.Information1100%0%
DCK Worldwide Group, LLCConstruction1100%0%
DE LA Guardia Victoria Architects and Urbanists, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Del Monte Fresh Produce CompanyWholesale Trade1100%0%
Dental First 4, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Dilisi Group, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Eclipse Recording Company, LLCInformation1100%0%
Enterprise Risk Management, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Fifa Americas, Inc.Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation1100%0%
Flagler College, Inc.Educational Services10%100%
Fortune It Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services10%100%
Fynsa Holding, LLCFinance and Insurance1100%0%
Gables Estates Business Advisory CompanyProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
H&Company, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Lending Science DM, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Level Web Development, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%

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