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How many H-1B petitions made by Pennsylvania employers were approved during 2024?

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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/

In 2024, 12,594 of the 12,843 H-1B petitions submitted by employers based in Pennsylvania were approved, according to data provided by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

This represents an approval rate of 98.1%, which is higher 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 Pennsylvania during 2024, filing a total of 7,202 petitions (56.1% of all submissions) and receiving 7,052 approvals, resulting in an approval rate of 97.9%. The Educational Services industry followed, with 1,180 petitions (9.2% of all submissions), receiving 1,169 approvals and an approval rate of 99.1%.

Employers are classified under industries based on their reported operations and may be involved in multiple industries.

The Pennsylvania employers with the most approvals during 2024 included Deloitte Consulting, LLP, filing a total of 2,513 petitions and receiving 2,492 approvals, resulting in an approval rate of 99.2%, and Deloitte and Touche, LLP, which filed 682 petitions and received 673 approvals, resulting in an approval rate of 98.7%.

Compared to 2023, Pennsylvania saw a 2.5% 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.

Pennsylvania H-1B Petition Distribution by Industry in 2024

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services [56.1%]Educational Services [9.2%]Health Care and Social Assistance [8.1%]Finance and Insurance [7.3%]Manufacturing [6.8%]Information [5.8%]Industries <5% [5.8%]

H-1B Petitions by Industry in Pennsylvania, 2024

RankIndustryTotal Petitions% of All SubmissionsApproved Petitions% Approved% Denied
1Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services7,20256.1%7,05297.9%2.1%
2Educational Services1,1809.2%1,16999.1%0.9%
3Health Care and Social Assistance1,0368.1%1,01397.8%2.2%
4Finance and Insurance9337.3%91998.5%1.5%
5Manufacturing8706.8%84897.5%2.5%
6Information7475.8%73598.4%1.6%
7Wholesale Trade1491.2%14698%2%
8Utilities1281%128100%0%
9Retail Trade1321%12695.5%4.5%
10Transportation and Warehousing820.6%7895.1%4.9%
11Other Services (except Public Administration)620.5%6198.4%1.6%
12Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services540.4%5398.1%1.9%
13Construction360.3%36100%0%
14Real Estate and Rental and Leasing240.2%24100%0%
15Public Administration220.2%22100%0%
16Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation180.1%18100%0%
17Accommodation and Food Services170.1%17100%0%
18Management of Companies and Enterprises130.1%13100%0%
19Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting110.1%11100%0%
20Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction4~0%4100%0%

Top 100 Employers in Pennsylvania, 2024

RankCompany NameIndustry(ies)Total PetitionsApproved Petitions% Approved% Denied
1Deloitte Consulting, LLPRetail Trade; Information; Real Estate and Rental and Leasing; Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2,5132,49299.2%0.8%
2Deloitte and Touche, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services68267398.7%1.3%
3Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInformation44644098.7%1.3%
4Deloitte Tax, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services35735198.3%1.7%
5Sap America, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services29629599.7%0.3%
6University of PennsylvaniaEducational Services28428399.6%0.4%
7University of PittsburghEducational Services; Health Care and Social Assistance23823799.6%0.4%
8Mastech Digital Technologies, Inc.Retail Trade; Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services24923594.4%5.6%
9The Vanguard GroupFinance and Insurance226226100%0%
10Epam Systems, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services18518398.9%1.1%
11The Pennsylvania State UniversityEducational Services15014898.7%1.3%
12The Bank of New York MellonFinance and Insurance12412399.2%0.8%
13The Children S Hospital of PhiladelphiaHealth Care and Social Assistance11411298.2%1.8%
14Carnegie Mellon UniversityEducational Services10610599.1%0.9%
15Sap Labs, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services104104100%0%
16UPMC Medical EducationHealth Care and Social Assistance100100100%0%
17Ansys, Inc.Information1009797%3%
18University of Pittsburgh PhysiciansHealth Care and Social Assistance908695.6%4.4%
19Ariba, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services8585100%0%
20Temple UniversityEducational Services807897.5%2.5%
21Ace American Insurance Company ChubbFinance and Insurance777698.7%1.3%
22HM Health Solutions, Inc.Finance and Insurance686798.5%1.5%
23Fujitsu North America, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services696695.7%4.3%
24Concur Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5656100%0%
25Te Connectivity CorporationManufacturing545398.1%1.9%
25The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.Finance and Insurance555396.4%3.6%
27Noblesoft Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services525096.2%3.8%
28Decision Six, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services544888.9%11.1%
29Successfactors, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4646100%0%
30Geisinger ClinicHealth Care and Social Assistance464597.8%2.2%
30Thomas Jefferson UniversityEducational Services; Health Care and Social Assistance4545100%0%
32Aurora Innovation, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4444100%0%
32Susquehanna International Group, LLPFinance and Insurance454497.8%2.2%
34Penske Truck Leasing Company LPTransportation and Warehousing4242100%0%
35Glaxosmithkline, LLCManufacturing414097.6%2.4%
36Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services393897.4%2.6%
36Wabtec US Rail, Inc.Manufacturing; Wholesale Trade; Transportation and Warehousing393897.4%2.6%
36Vitosha, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services403895%5%
39Ness USA, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3737100%0%
39Techdata Service Company, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services383797.4%2.6%
39Digitaltree, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services393794.9%5.1%
42Amerisourcebergen Services CorporationWholesale Trade3535100%0%
43One Algorithm, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3333100%0%
43Communications Test Design, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services; Other Services (except Public Administration)3333100%0%
45STV IncorporatedProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3232100%0%
46CSL Behring, LLCManufacturing3131100%0%
46Duolingo, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3131100%0%
48Envestnet Financial Technologies, Inc.Finance and Insurance313096.8%3.2%
49Albert Einstein Medical CenterHealth Care and Social Assistance2929100%0%
49American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.Retail Trade322990.6%9.4%
49Latitude Ai, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2929100%0%
49Sei Investments CompanyFinance and Insurance302996.7%3.3%
53Drexel UniversityEducational Services2828100%0%
53Pharmaceutical Research Associates, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2828100%0%
53Unisys CorporationInformation; Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2828100%0%
56Lincoln National CorporationFinance and Insurance292793.1%6.9%
56Boomi LPWholesale Trade2727100%0%
56Constellation Energy Generation, LLCUtilities2727100%0%
56Allegheny ClinicHealth Care and Social Assistance2727100%0%
60Thomas Jefferson University HospitalEducational Services; Health Care and Social Assistance2626100%0%
60PVR Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services292689.7%10.3%
60Computer Aid, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services272696.3%3.7%
63Galax-Esystems CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services262596.2%3.8%
63Reading HospitalHealth Care and Social Assistance262596.2%3.8%
65Lutron Electronics Company, Inc.Manufacturing2424100%0%
65Guthrie Medical Group, P CHealth Care and Social Assistance2424100%0%
65Yoh a Day and Zimmermann CompanyProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2424100%0%
68Spruce Infotech, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2323100%0%
68Deloitte Transactions and Business Analytics, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services252392%8%
68Advanity Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services252392%8%
68Sanofi Pasteur, Inc.Manufacturing2323100%0%
68Michael Baker International, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services242395.8%4.2%
73West Penn Allegheny Health SystemHealth Care and Social Assistance2222100%0%
73Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.Manufacturing2222100%0%
73Lehigh UniversityEducational Services2222100%0%
73Ellucian Company, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services232295.7%4.3%
77Commonwealth Edison an Exelon CompanyUtilities2121100%0%
77Leverage Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services222195.5%4.5%
77Frontage Laboratories, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2121100%0%
77Geisinger System ServicesHealth Care and Social Assistance2121100%0%
77Judge Technical Services, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2121100%0%
82Deloitte Services LPInformation; Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2020100%0%
82Nexpro Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2020100%0%
82Exelon Business Services Company, LLCUtilities2020100%0%
82Further, LLCInformation2020100%0%
82Robert Packer HospitalHealth Care and Social Assistance2020100%0%
87Enersys Delaware, Inc.Manufacturing201995%5%
87Abington Memorial HospitalHealth Care and Social Assistance1919100%0%
87Collabrium Systems, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1919100%0%
87Highmark HealthFinance and Insurance1919100%0%
87Stack Av CompanyInformation1919100%0%
92Omsai Com, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services221881.8%18.2%
92STV Construction, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1818100%0%
94Globus Medical, Inc.Manufacturing1717100%0%
94Softnice, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services191789.5%10.5%
94Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc.Manufacturing; Transportation and Warehousing181794.4%5.6%
94Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance1717100%0%
94Bentley Systems, IncorporatedProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1717100%0%
94West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.Manufacturing1717100%0%
100Cerebra Consulting, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1616100%0%

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