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Employers in West Houston News publication area filed 945 H-1B petitions throughout 2024

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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 based in the West Houston News publication area submitted 945 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, 919 were approved (97.2%), while 26 were denied (2.8%).

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. 

In 2024, the average approval rate for H-1B petitions across the United States stood at 98%, slightly higher than 2023's 97.3%.

The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings locally during 2024, with 625 petitions (66.1% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 97.4%. Meanwhile, the Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction industry was the second largest contributor, filing 124 petitions (13.1% of the total), with an approval rate of 99.2%.

The West Houston News publication area employers with the most petitions during 2024 included Schlumberger Technology Corporation, which filed 119 petitions with an approval rate of 98.3%, 3S Business Corporation with 52 petitions and an approval rate of 100%, and Encloud Services, LLC, which filed 44 petitions with an approval rate of 97.7%.

Compared to 2023, the West Houston News publication area saw a 23.2% 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 West Houston News Publication Area, 2024
RankIndustryTotal Petitions% of All Submissions% Approved% Denied
1Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services62566.1%97.4%2.6%
2Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction12413.1%99.2%0.8%
3Manufacturing899.4%96.6%3.4%
4Educational Services242.5%100%0%
5Retail Trade222.3%100%0%
6Health Care and Social Assistance161.7%75%25%
7Wholesale Trade111.2%90.9%9.1%
8Finance and Insurance40.4%100%0%
8Construction40.4%100%0%
10Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services30.3%100%0%
10Other Services (except Public Administration)30.3%100%0%
10Information30.3%100%0%
13Transportation and Warehousing20.2%50%50%
13Utilities20.2%100%0%
15Management of Companies and Enterprises10.1%100%0%
15Public Administration10.1%100%0%
15Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting10.1%100%0%
15Real Estate and Rental and Leasing10.1%100%0%
Employer H-1B Petitions in the West Houston News Publication Area During 2024
Company NameIndustry(ies)Total Petitions% Approved% Denied
Schlumberger Technology CorporationMining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction, Manufacturing11998.3%1.7%
3S Business CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services52100%0%
Encloud Services, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services4497.7%2.3%
Allpro Consulting, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services4095%5%
Byte Link Systems, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2896.4%3.6%
Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing L PManufacturing22100%0%
Wood Group USA, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2190.5%9.5%
Unikon It, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2195.2%4.8%
C4I Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services18100%0%
Academy, Ltd.Retail Trade18100%0%
Data Strategies Interchange, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1794.1%5.9%
Texans It Services, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services17100%0%
Prairie View a and M UniversityManufacturing, Educational Services15100%0%
Spark Data Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services15100%0%
Surge Technology Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services14100%0%
Consor Engineers, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services14100%0%
Artha Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services13100%0%
DNV Energy USA, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1275%25%
Tek Content, LLC.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services10100%0%
DNV Energy Insights USA, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services10100%0%
Indus USA, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services10100%0%
Global Cloud Runner, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1090%10%
Neoage Services, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services9100%0%
MSKV Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services9100%0%
Thinqspot, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services9100%0%
Ai Randomtrees, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services9100%0%
DNV Energy Services USA, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services8100%0%
Minuscule Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services8100%0%
VSTRS, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services8100%0%
Rite Software Solutions and Services, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services8100%0%
Enerflex Energy Systems, Inc.Manufacturing8100%0%
Kanshe Dayalu Enterprises, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services8100%0%
Nitco, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services7100%0%
Cambay Consulting, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services7100%0%
E3 Global, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services7100%0%
Primoris Systems, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services7100%0%
Mindfore, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
DNV GL USA, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
Kriwin, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
Mindzcape Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
AkinfosystemProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
Cameron International CorporationManufacturing6100%0%
A Life Saver Home Care, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance650%50%
Onesubsea, LLCMining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction5100%0%
Bot Auto TX, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
ERP Initiatives Group, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Pinwheel Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Texas First Industrial Corporation, Inc.Wholesale Trade, Manufacturing5100%0%
Stress Engineering Services, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
RM Business Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services580%20%
Vivace Academy, LLCEducational Services4100%0%
Midh Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Artech Business Systems, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Suchita Consulting, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Germania Farm Mutual Insurance AssociationFinance and Insurance3100%0%
Enterprise Value Systems, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Hailiang Copper Texas, Inc.Manufacturing3100%0%
Enchant APPS, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Ravi Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Biopharma Informatic, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Revochem, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Nextant, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Gulf Rice Milling, LLCManufacturing2100%0%
Manager Energy Solutions USA, Inc.Manufacturing2100%0%
Praise Consulting, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services250%50%
Leosoft Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
I Dream Systems, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Royal Independent School DistrictEducational Services2100%0%
Safekick Americas, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Plutosoft Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Smartstart Systems, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Nextrise USA, Inc.Manufacturing2100%0%
Otek Group, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Oceaneering International, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Sahbi Systems, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Laney Group, Inc.Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services2100%0%
Restore Rehab Services, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance2100%0%
Elegant Stone Fabrication, LLCManufacturing250%50%
Cec Controls Company, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Sutong Tire Resources, Inc.Wholesale Trade2100%0%
Vertex Elite, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Virtual Integrated Analytics Solutions, LLCInformation2100%0%
Sutras, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services250%50%
Davore Excel GlobalProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Superbag Operating, Ltd.Manufacturing2100%0%
ANB Systems, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
TGS Nopec Geophysical CompanyProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
CZT Energy USA, Inc.Manufacturing2100%0%
Trystar TPMG, LLCManufacturing2100%0%
Toshiba International CorporationManufacturing2100%0%
Adi Analytics, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Csat Solutions LPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Crudechem Technology, LLCManufacturing2100%0%
Glosath Company, Ltd.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Gowell International, LLCManufacturing2100%0%
Rival Downhole Tools, LCMining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction1100%0%
Trisoft It Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
United Laser Cladding, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Tranter, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
United Pipe and SteelWholesale Trade1100%0%
Victory Signs and Imaging, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Visual Comfort and CompanyRetail Trade1100%0%
Voltagrid, LLCUtilities1100%0%
Voxtech, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Wawasan, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
R G Miller Engineers, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Prosource It, Ltd.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Weldfit CorporationManufacturing10%100%
Proserv Operations, LLCMining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction1100%0%
Whitley Attorneys at Law, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Wingu, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
ZSN Systems and Solutions, LLCAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1100%0%
Stevens Technical Services, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Starpak, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Star Plastics and Logistics ServicManufacturing1100%0%
SR Veterinary Associates, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Square Robot, Inc.Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction1100%0%
Stewart and Stevenson, LLCTransportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Sol Edu, Inc.Educational Services1100%0%
Strategy Engineering and Consulting, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
SMB Hose, Inc.Wholesale Trade10%100%
Sunlight Entertainment, LLCInformation1100%0%
SKY Brand Wood Products, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Siri Granite, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Sineng Electric, Inc.Utilities1100%0%
Simtech, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Shah Group Consulting, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Surge Operating, LLCMining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction1100%0%
Sercel, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Sedg, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Salzgitter Mannesmann Stainless Tubes USA, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
TDK Construction CompanyConstruction1100%0%
Rock Oil Tools, LLCMining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction1100%0%
Robur Group USA, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Transcend Engineers and Planners, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Cooper Machinery Services, LLCOther Services (except Public Administration)1100%0%
CPM Consulting, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services10%100%
Creaform U S a, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Cy Fair Music and ARTS, LLCEducational Services1100%0%
Cyte, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
DataslimProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Deepsea Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Depauseit CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
DNV GL Healthcare USA, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Dodoya, LLCRetail Trade1100%0%
Dream Dental of Brenham, PLLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Dril Quip, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Epcon International, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Fair Contractors, LLCConstruction1100%0%
Faith Academy of BellvilleEducational Services1100%0%
Fif EngineeringProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
First Service Credit UnionFinance and Insurance1100%0%
Kormarine Engine Service, LLCOther Services (except Public Administration)1100%0%
5 Star Installations, LLCOther Services (except Public Administration)1100%0%
24 Loads, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing10%100%
A Life Saver Assisted Living, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance10%100%
AC2, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Agar Corporation, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Airgas USA, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Aviles Engineering CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Axess North America, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Barton CPA, PLLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Berean Christian Academy, Inc.Educational Services1100%0%
Bestcare Family Clinic, PLLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Binaryway, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Bray International, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
C and C Industries, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Cambay Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Cima Cash Handling America, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Cirrus Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Coderyze, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Kstreet International, Inc.Retail Trade1100%0%
L and V International, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Legendary Comolad, LLCConstruction1100%0%
Lemon-Aid Medical Management, PLLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Lendi Home Builders, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
M K Marketing, Inc.Retail Trade1100%0%
Mayekawa USA, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
MNM Innovations, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Multi Ai, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Navasota Dental, PCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Neuman and Esser USA, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Odyssey Precision Fabricating, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Omega Engineers, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Paty Investments, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Ping Management, LLCReal Estate and Rental and Leasing1100%0%
Polytex Fibers, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Potranco Family Dental, PLLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Flexera Global, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Franz Road Family Dentistry, PLLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
FSM TX, LLCManagement of Companies and Enterprises1100%0%
Grundfos CBS, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Hartigen Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Hayden Paving, Inc.Construction1100%0%
Hendrix Industries, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Hexaquest Global, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
HHG HoldingsManufacturing1100%0%
Holystar Footwear, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Ideal Oil and Gas Connections, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Inframark, LLCPublic Administration1100%0%
Inguran, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting1100%0%
Inno Metal Studs, Corp.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Inventiv Technology, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Jitsol, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Jotun Paints, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Koch Heat Transfer Company LPManufacturing1100%0%

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