Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership
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 Wichita Standard publication area submitted 89 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 94.4%.
The Educational Services industry led the H-1B filings in the Wichita Standard publication area during 2024, with 30 petitions (33.7% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 100%. Meanwhile, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry was the second largest contributor, filing 23 petitions (25.8% of the total), with an approval rate of 87%.
Compared to 2023, the Health Care and Social Assistance sector in the Wichita Standard publication area saw a 33.3% 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 | Educational Services | 30 | 33.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 23 | 25.8% | 87% | 13% |
| 3 | Manufacturing | 20 | 22.5% | 95% | 5% |
| 4 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 10 | 11.2% | 90% | 10% |
| 5 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 2 | 2.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas Medical Cente | Educational Services | 29 | 100% | 0% |
| Koch Capabilities, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Investment Management Services, LLC | Manufacturing | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Koch Agent and Energy Solutions, LLC | Manufacturing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Cbagllc | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 75% | 25% |
| Flint Hills Resources LC | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| GLMV Architecture, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Wichita State University Intercoll | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| University of Kansas School of Medicine Wichita Medical Practice Association | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Keycentrix, LLC. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Investment Nylon Chemicals Americas, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Ascension Medical Group via Christ | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Adamsbrown, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ascension Medical Group via Christi P a | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Unified School District No 259 Sed | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sentient Energy, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rtechnosystems, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Premier Hospitalists of Kansas, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Optimized Process Designs, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Onpoint Digital Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Neurology Associates of Kansas, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| LK Architecture, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| KS Gastroenterology, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Koch Minerals and Trading, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bhattarai Diemer Group, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bombardier US Aerostructures, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Envision, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| KBX Logistics, LLC | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Flint Hills Resources LP | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend LL | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Heartland Cardiology, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Health Facilities Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Great Plains Industries, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Genesis Health Clubs Management, Inc. | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Georgia Pacific Consumer Products LP | Manufacturing | 1 | 0% | 100% |
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