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West Contra Costa 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 West Contra Costa News publication area, submitted 57 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 West Contra Costa News publication area submitted 1,079 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 98.8%.

While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 573 petitions, representing 53.1% of all submissions in the West Contra Costa News publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry, which accounted for 110 petitions and represented 10.2% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry, all were approved.

The West Contra Costa News publication area employers with the most petitions categorized under the Manufacturing sector during 2024 included Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., which filed 24 petitions with an approval rate of 100%, Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc. with 11 petitions and an approval rate of 100%, and Moxion Power Company, which filed five petitions with an approval rate of 100%.

Compared to 2023, the Manufacturing sector in the West Contra Costa News publication area saw a 32.1% decrease 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 Contra Costa News Publication Area, 2024
RankIndustryTotal Petitions% of All Submissions% Approved% Denied
1Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services57353.1%98.3%1.7%
2Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services11010.2%100%0%
3Finance and Insurance898.2%100%0%
4Manufacturing575.3%100%0%
5Educational Services524.8%100%0%
6Information343.2%100%0%
7Construction333.1%100%0%
8Retail Trade302.8%96.7%3.3%
8Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction302.8%100%0%
10Health Care and Social Assistance181.7%100%0%
11Wholesale Trade121.1%91.7%8.3%
12Utilities100.9%100%0%
13Other Services (except Public Administration)40.4%100%0%
14Accommodation and Food Services30.3%66.7%33.3%
14Management of Companies and Enterprises30.3%100%0%
16Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation10.1%100%0%
16Real Estate and Rental and Leasing10.1%100%0%
Employer H-1B Petitions in the West Contra Costa News Publication Area During 2024
Company NameIndustriesTotal Petitions% Approved% Denied
Csaa Insurance Services, Inc.Finance and Insurance66100%0%
Trinet USA, Inc.Management of Companies and Enterprises, Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services65100%0%
Brillio, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services59100%0%
Grid Dynamics Holdings, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services34100%0%
West Contra Costa Unified School DEducational Services31100%0%
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services31100%0%
Chevron CorporationMining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction30100%0%
Mott Macdonald Group, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2996.6%3.4%
Robert Half, Inc.Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services26100%0%
Tailored Shared Services, LLCRetail Trade24100%0%
Ray Techno Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services23100%0%
Standish Management US, LLCAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services22100%0%
Red Hibbert Group, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1794.1%5.9%
Five9, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1693.8%6.3%
Armanino, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services15100%0%
CDI Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services14100%0%
S2ssoft, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services14100%0%
HS Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services14100%0%
Zenfair Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1392.3%7.7%
Sunpower Corporation SystemsUtilities, Construction, Manufacturing12100%0%
Protiviti, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1291.7%8.3%
Tribolatech, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services11100%0%
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.Manufacturing11100%0%
Enterprise Mobility, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services10100%0%
APP Orchid, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services10100%0%
Brown and CaldwellProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services10100%0%
BMR Infotek, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services10100%0%
Silicon Technician Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services9100%0%
Adept Consulting Group, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services9100%0%
West Contra Costa Unified School DistrictEducational Services8100%0%
Tescra, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services8100%0%
CMG Mortgage, Inc.Finance and Insurance7100%0%
IdeaonProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services7100%0%
S3vision, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services7100%0%
Fehr and PeersProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
Proinf, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
Mercedes-Benz Research and DevelopProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
Joinn Biologics US, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
Technitia, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
Swinerton BuildersConstruction5100%0%
Eximius Systems, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Buxton ConsultingProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Moxion Power CompanyManufacturing5100%0%
MT Diablo Unified School DistrictEducational Services5100%0%
Epik SolutionsProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Caritatech, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Thinklabs, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Canadian Solar Sses US, Inc.Utilities4100%0%
Usefulbi CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Super Free Games, Inc.Information4100%0%
Engeo, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Sunpower CorporationConstruction4100%0%
Astute Business SolutionsProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Assetmark Financial Holdings, Inc.Finance and Insurance4100%0%
Wizni, Inc.Information4100%0%
Kreeyaa, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Reputation Com, Inc.Information, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Network Optix, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Dialpad, Inc.Information3100%0%
Future Iq Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Cloud Peritus, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Veteran Pipeline Construction, Inc.Construction, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Perfict Global, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Annona, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services366.7%33.3%
Blackberry CorporationInformation3100%0%
Aeye, Inc.Manufacturing3100%0%
Saint Marys College of CaliforniaEducational Services3100%0%
Pyxis Management Consulting Group, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Adin Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Central Garden and PetWholesale Trade3100%0%
The Speech Pathology Group, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance3100%0%
Sea Tel, Inc.Manufacturing3100%0%
Tessell, Inc.Information3100%0%
Clara Analytics, Inc.Information3100%0%
Kunai, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Krisch & Company an Accountancy CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Robert Half International, Inc.Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services2100%0%
Tice Valley Community Healthcare, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance2100%0%
Ramsell CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Ross Stores, Inc.Management of Companies and Enterprises2100%0%
Frontier Energy, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Isorx Texas, Ltd.Retail Trade2100%0%
Invictus Academy of RichmondEducational Services2100%0%
Fuseglobal Partners, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Intelli Infotech, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Sahyog, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Qatos, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Infobeans, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Satellite Medical, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance2100%0%
Green Grid, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Savvymoney, Inc.Finance and Insurance2100%0%
Caliber Public SchoolsEducational Services2100%0%
Object Edge, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Pharma Tek Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services250%50%
Bossini Consulting, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Trustarc, Inc.Information2100%0%
Oguz LawProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Bellecci & Associates, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Peacock Construction, Inc.Construction2100%0%
Athoc Division of BlackberryProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Vision Pro Systems, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services250%50%
Otis Mcallister, Inc.Wholesale Trade2100%0%
Wavestrong, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Pacific Biolabs, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Amerit Fleet Solutions, Inc.Other Services (except Public Administration)2100%0%
Allianceit, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Advanced Software Design, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Adin TechnologiesProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Accela, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Patelco Credit UnionFinance and Insurance2100%0%
Fluxninja, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Stratedge, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Neatly Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Enterprise Minds, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
DMZ Builders, Inc.Construction2100%0%
Dicon Fiberoptics, Inc.Manufacturing2100%0%
Deepinsight Ai Formerly Known, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Netwoven, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Tanius Technology, LLCFinance and Insurance2100%0%
Netxperts, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Cloves, LLCAccommodation and Food Services250%50%
Cloud Destinations, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Cirrus Cloud Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Nexusflow Ai, Inc.Information2100%0%
Premium Brands, Inc.Wholesale Trade10%100%
Ragie, Corp.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Promab Biotechnologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Project M Ventures, LLCFinance and Insurance1100%0%
Patronus AL, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Precise Data Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Pleasant Hillidence Opco D B a, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Pittsburg-Antioch Medical GroupHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Rehabilitation and Employment Services of East Bay, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Purple Line, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Super Star Future, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Swinerton IncorporatedConstruction1100%0%
Tarragon Software Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Tentmakers, Inc.Construction1100%0%
The Cooper Companies, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
The Danville GroupProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Themesoftek, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Triambec Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Trident ConsultingProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Trillo, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Van DE Poel Levy Thomas, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Vcom Solutions, Inc.Information1100%0%
Verism Systems, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
W E Lyons Construction CompanyConstruction1100%0%
White House Energy, Inc.Construction1100%0%
Yc Auto Group, Inc.Retail Trade1100%0%
Zeta Services, Inc.Finance and Insurance1100%0%
Reputation.com, Inc.Information1100%0%
Retailcloud Ventures, Inc.Information1100%0%
Robert Mowat Associates, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Rockseven, Inc.Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation1100%0%
Ryden Global, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Saint Mary'S College High School of Berkeley, Inc.Educational Services1100%0%
San Pablo Healthcare & Wellness Center, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Sevensecur, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Sieva NetworksManufacturing1100%0%
Single Cylinder Repair, Inc.1100%0%
Socius Insurance Services, LLCFinance and Insurance1100%0%
Solargistix, LLCConstruction1100%0%
Solvd, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Spokes Digital, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services10%100%
Standish Management, LLCAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1100%0%
Sunnylabs Ai CorporationReal Estate and Rental and Leasing1100%0%
Cecilia HomeProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
CG Vak Software USA, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Chemtrade West US, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Chevron Federal Credit UnionFinance and Insurance1100%0%
City Surgical SFWholesale Trade1100%0%
Clindata Insight, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Clovity, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Coderabbit, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Collab CA, LLCFinance and Insurance1100%0%
Commucon, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Compu-Care Management Systems, Inc.Information1100%0%
Concord SNF Healthcare D B a D, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Desarrollo FamiliarHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Dhnoodles, Inc.Accommodation and Food Services1100%0%
Eas Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Ecifm Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Engineering Remediation ResourcesAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1100%0%
Evergreen Pet Vet, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Exto, Inc.Information1100%0%
Fehr & PeersProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Fog City Advisors, LLC1100%0%
Fone & Association, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Kyocera Document Solutions DevelopWholesale Trade1100%0%
4L Data Intelligence, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Addforce, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Alliance Information Technology and Computer Software Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Amber Semiconductor, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
AMS Associates, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Apex Project Management ConsultantProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Aquatech Consultancy, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Aroha Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Ascend Eagle IncorporationOther Services (except Public Administration)1100%0%
ASG, LLCInformation1100%0%
Azaneo, LLCRetail Trade10%100%
Bayapps, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Benjamin Maurice, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Bio Rad Laboratories, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Bioage Labs, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Birdstop, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Bluvium, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Bright APPS, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Buyerlink, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Calwave Power Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Calypso Way, Inc.Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1100%0%
Canadian Solar US Module ManufactuManufacturing1100%0%
Canadian Solar USA, Inc.Construction1100%0%
Kyocera Document Solutions Development America, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Leland Saylor AssociatesConstruction1100%0%
Lettis Consultants International IProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Lime Ridge Healthcare D B a Company, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
LLV Wang Huo CompanyRetail Trade1100%0%
LMK InfotechProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Longi Solar Technology US, Inc.Utilities1100%0%
Lyncis Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
M-23 Mechanical SystemsConstruction1100%0%
Manage Build, Inc.Construction1100%0%
March First Systems, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services10%100%
Mckeany-Flavell Company, Inc.Finance and Insurance1100%0%
Monk Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Nathaniel Good V1100%0%
Next PetroleumRetail Trade1100%0%
NGW Auto Group, LLCOther Services (except Public Administration)1100%0%
Nurdle, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Oak River Insurance CompanyProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Octillion Power Systems, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Omlet Stack, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Oncology Services Medical Group inHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Paramount Technology Partners1100%0%
Gifford Fong AssociatesFinance and Insurance1100%0%
Gordon Reese Construction, Inc.Construction1100%0%
Goto Ai, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Greenfire Energy, Inc.Utilities1100%0%
Greenoaks Capital Partners, LLCFinance and Insurance1100%0%
Grey Pine Holdings, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Gridware Technologies, Inc.Information1100%0%
Ground Level Construction, Inc.Construction1100%0%
Hophr, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Hydraulic Controls, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Hypertrack, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Iaterion, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Indra Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Injective Labs, Inc.Information1100%0%
Innomethods CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Internet Technology Architecture and Development, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Invovia, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Isti Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
It Devices Online, Inc.Information1100%0%
James E Roberts-Obayashi CorporatiConstruction1100%0%
Jiva Health, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Kintsugi Mindful Wellness, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Krutilla & AssociatesProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%

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