NW Twin Cities

Employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry based within the NW Twin Cities publication area, submitted 16 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, 15 were approved (93.8%), while one was denied (6.3%).

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 NW Twin Cities publication area submitted 51 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 94.1%.

The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in the NW Twin Cities publication area during 2024, with 16 petitions (31.4% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 93.8%. Meanwhile, the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry was the second largest contributor, filing 10 petitions (19.6% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.

Among local employers with petitions categorized under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector during 2024, Dwaith Info Technician, Inc. stood out with seven petitions and an approval rate of 85.7%, followed by Tecon Solutions, Inc. with three petitions and an approval rate of 100%.

Compared to 2023, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector in the NW Twin Cities publication area saw an 82.8% 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.

Rank	Industry	Total Petitions	% of All Submissions	% Approved	% Denied
1	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	16	31.4%	93.8%	6.3%
2	Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	10	19.6%	100%	0%
3	Manufacturing	6	11.8%	100%	0%
4	Health Care and Social Assistance	4	7.8%	50%	50%
4	Information	4	7.8%	100%	0%
4	Educational Services	4	7.8%	100%	0%
7	Finance and Insurance	3	5.9%	100%	0%
8	Real Estate and Rental and Leasing	2	3.9%	100%	0%
9	Wholesale Trade	1	2%	100%	0%
9	Construction	1	2%	100%	0%

Company Name	Industries	Total Petitions	% Approved	% Denied
Dwaith Info Technician, Inc.	Information, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	9	88.9%	11.1%
Artius Solutions, LLC	Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	5	100%	0%
CWT US, LLC	Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	5	100%	0%
Independent School District 270 Hopkins	Educational Services	4	100%	0%
Tecon Solutions, Inc.	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	3	100%	0%
Medica Services Company, LLC	Finance and Insurance	3	100%	0%
T O Plastics, Inc.	Manufacturing	2	100%	0%
Codex, Corp.	Information	2	100%	0%
Integrated Care Service, LLC	Health Care and Social Assistance	2	0%	100%
Ko Management, LLC	Real Estate and Rental and Leasing	2	100%	0%
Monteris Medical Corporation	Manufacturing	2	100%	0%
Veit Management, Inc.	Construction	1	100%	0%
Tekemploi	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	1	100%	0%
Production Automation Corporation	Wholesale Trade	1	100%	0%
Municipal Parking Services, Inc.	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	1	100%	0%
Mom Brands Company, LLC	Manufacturing	1	100%	0%
Lake Region Manufacturing D B, Inc.	Manufacturing	1	100%	0%
Hutchinson Health	Health Care and Social Assistance	1	100%	0%
Consulting Engineers Group, Inc.	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	1	100%	0%
Centracare Health Sys NR, LLC	Health Care and Social Assistance	1	100%	0%
Basswood D B a Basswood Consul, LLC	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	1	100%	0%
Arcus Technologies	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	1	100%	0%
Angioinsight, Inc.	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	1	100%	0%