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How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Utilities industry in SW Wisconsin News publication area during 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/

In 2024, the only H-1B petition submitted by Dairyland Power Cooperative, the only employer classified under the Utilities industry located across SW Wisconsin News publication area was approved, according to data provided by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

That year, the statewide average approval rate for H-1B petitions stood at 99.1%, slightly higher than 2023's 97.9%. Across the publication area, employers across all industries submitted 101 petitions during the same period, with an approval rate of 100%.

For comparison, the U.S. reported an average approval rate of 98% in 2024.

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 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in SW Wisconsin News publication area during 2024, with 49 petitions (48.5% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 100%. Meanwhile, the Health Care and Social Assistance industry was the second largest contributor, filing 43 petitions (42.6% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.

Compared to 2023, the Utilities sector saw an increase in the number of H-1B petitions across SW Wisconsin News publication area 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 SW Wisconsin News Publication Area, 2024
RankIndustryTotal Petitions% of All Submissions% Approved% Denied
1Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4948.5%100%0%
2Health Care and Social Assistance4342.6%100%0%
3Educational Services33%100%0%
4Wholesale Trade22%100%0%
4Manufacturing22%100%0%
6Information11%100%0%
6Utilities11%100%0%
Employer H-1B Petitions in SW Wisconsin News Publication Area During 2024
Company NameIndustriesTotal Petitions% Approved% Denied
Epic Systems CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services47100%0%
Aurora Medical Group, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance32100%0%
Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance6100%0%
Upland Hills Health, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance3100%0%
Hatco CorporationManufacturing, Wholesale Trade2100%0%
Chachapoya Films, LLCInformation1100%0%
Chileda Institute, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Cooperative Regions of Organic Producer PoolsWholesale Trade1100%0%
Dairyland Power CooperativeUtilities1100%0%
Dodgeville School DistrictEducational Services1100%0%
Familia Dental Mkemitchell, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Michaels Energy, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Motive SCC, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Necedah Area School DistrictEducational Services1100%0%
Prototek Digital Manufacturing MadManufacturing1100%0%
Verona Area School DistrictEducational Services1100%0%

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