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This represents an approval rate of 95.8%, which is lower than the nationwide average.
In 2024, the average approval rate for H-1B petitions across the U.S. stood at 98%, slightly higher than the 97.3% recorded in 2023.
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 Vermont during 2024, filing a total of 76 petitions (31.9% of all submissions) and receiving 75 approvals, resulting in an approval rate of 98.7%. The Educational Services industry followed, with 78 petitions (32.8% of all submissions), receiving 74 approvals and an approval rate of 94.9%.
Employers are classified under industries based on their reported operations and may be involved in multiple industries.
The Vermont employers with the most approvals during 2024 included Itech US, Inc., filing a total of 54 petitions and receiving approvals for all of them, and The University of Vermont, which filed 39 petitions and received 35 approvals, resulting in an approval rate of 89.7%.
Compared to 2023, Vermont saw a 3.5% increase 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 Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 76 | 31.9% | 75 | 98.7% | 1.3% |
| 2 | Educational Services | 78 | 32.8% | 74 | 94.9% | 5.1% |
| 3 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 61 | 25.6% | 56 | 91.8% | 8.2% |
| 4 | Manufacturing | 6 | 2.5% | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Finance and Insurance | 5 | 2.1% | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Information | 3 | 1.3% | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 0.4% | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 0.4% | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 0.4% | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Public Administration | 1 | 0.4% | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 0.4% | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Utilities | 1 | 0.4% | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rank | Company Name | Industry(ies) | Total Petitions | Approved Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Itech US, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 54 | 54 | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | The University of Vermont | Educational Services | 39 | 35 | 89.7% | 10.3% |
| 3 | University of Vermont Health Network Medical Group, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 36 | 33 | 91.7% | 8.3% |
| 4 | The President and Fellows of Middlebury College | Educational Services | 22 | 22 | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Beta Air, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Southwest Vermont Supervisory Unio | Educational Services | 6 | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | The Richford Health Center D B, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 5 | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | National Life Insurance Company | Finance and Insurance | 4 | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Vermont State Colleges | Educational Services | 4 | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Northwestern Medcial Center, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 3 | 75% | 25% |
| 11 | Mylan Technologies, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Mill River Unified Union School District | Educational Services | 2 | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Mason Dental, P.C. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Gifford Medical Center, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| 11 | Vermont Information Processing, Inc. | Information | 2 | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Windsor Hospital, Corp. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Vermont Law and Graduate School | Educational Services | 2 | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Equitas Life Sciences, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Bennington College | Educational Services | 2 | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Data Innovations, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Champlain College, Inc. | Educational Services | 2 | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Central Vermont Medical Center, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Brattleboro Dental Care, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 24 | Saint Michael S College | Educational Services | 1 | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 24 | Soh Wind Engineering, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 24 | Stevens and Associates, PC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 24 | Stratton Aviation, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 24 | Weidmann Electrical Technology, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 24 | VT Journalism Trust | Information | 1 | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 24 | The Town of Windsor-Vermont | Public Administration | 1 | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 24 | TLC Nursing Associates, Inc. | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 24 | Velan Valve Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 24 | Vermont Electric Power Company, Inc. | Utilities | 1 | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 24 | Arlington School District | Educational Services | 1 | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 24 | Bristol Park Dental Associates, PLL | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 24 | CN Holdings, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 24 | Dubois and King, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 24 | Five Town Health Alliance, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 24 | Flexaseal Engineered Seals and Systems, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 24 | Galen Healthcare Solutions, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 24 | Green Mountain Semiconductor, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 24 | Hale Resources, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 24 | HMC Advertising, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 24 | Kelliher Samets, Ltd. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 24 | Latacora, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 24 | Northeastern Vermont Hospital | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 24 | Northern Counties Health Care, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 24 | Northern Stage | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 24 | Opportunities Credit Union, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 24 | Pompanoosuc Mills, Corp. | Manufacturing | 1 | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 24 | Resonant Link | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 52 | MVP Robotics, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 0 | 0% | 100% |
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