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/
This represents an approval rate of 94.1%, which is lower than the nationwide average.
That year, the average approval rate for H-1B petitions across the U.S. stood at 98%, slightly higher than the 97.3% recorded in 2023. Statewide, employers in Minnesota across all industries submitted 4,583 petitions during the same period, with an approval rate of 98.6%.
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 H-1B petition approvals in the NW Twin Cities publication area during 2024, filing a total of 16 petitions (31.4% of all submissions) and receiving 15 approvals, resulting in an approval rate of 93.8%. The Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry followed, with 10 petitions (19.6% of all submissions) and an approval rate of 100%.
Employers are classified under industries based on their reported operations and may be involved in multiple industries.
The employers that filed the most petitions in the area during 2024 included Dwaith Infotech, Inc. with nine petitions and 88.9% of them approved, Artius Solutions, LLC and CWT US, LLC with five petitions each, and Independent School District 270 Hopkins with four petitions filed and an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, Minnesota saw a 66.2% 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 Infotech, 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, 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% |
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