Manatee Review

Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry based within the Manatee Review publication area, submitted six 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, five were approved (83.3%), while one was denied (16.7%).

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 Manatee Review publication area submitted 60 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 95%.

The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in the Manatee Review publication area during 2024, with 14 petitions (23.3% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 100%. Meanwhile, the Educational Services industry was the second largest contributor, filing eight petitions (13.3% of the total), with an approval rate of 87.5%.

In 2024, the Manatee Review publication area employer with the most petitions categorized under the Manufacturing sector was Sun Hydraulics, LLC, which filed two petitions with an approval rate of 100%.

Compared to 2023, the Manufacturing sector in the Manatee Review publication area saw a 100% 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	% Denied
1	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	14	23.3%	100%	0%
2	Educational Services	8	13.3%	87.5%	12.5%
3	Health Care and Social Assistance	7	11.7%	100%	0%
4	Manufacturing	6	10%	83.3%	16.7%
4	Finance and Insurance	6	10%	100%	0%
6	Wholesale Trade	4	6.7%	100%	0%
7	Construction	3	5%	100%	0%
8	Retail Trade	2	3.3%	100%	0%
8	Information	2	3.3%	100%	0%
8	Management of Companies and Enterprises	2	3.3%	100%	0%
11	Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting	1	1.7%	100%	0%
11	Public Administration	1	1.7%	100%	0%
11	Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation	1	1.7%	100%	0%

Company Name	Industries	Total Petitions	% Approved	% Denied
New College of Florida	Educational Services	7	100%	0%
Fcci Services, Inc.	Finance and Insurance	7	100%	0%
Delicatessen Services Company, LLC	Wholesale Trade	4	100%	0%
Navisiontech, Inc.	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	3	100%	0%
Deep Reasoning Ai, Inc.	Information, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	3	100%	0%
MCR Health, Inc.	Health Care and Social Assistance	2	100%	0%
Roper Technologies, Inc.	Management of Companies and Enterprises	2	100%	0%
Sun Hydraulics, LLC	Manufacturing	2	100%	0%
Sweet Sparkman Architects, Inc.	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	2	100%	0%
The Roskamp Institute, Inc.	Health Care and Social Assistance	2	100%	0%
Crown Roofing & Waterproofing, LLC	Construction	2	100%	0%
Bealls, Inc.	Retail Trade	2	100%	0%
Tempra Technology, Inc.	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	1	100%	0%
Soni Family Practice, PLLC	Health Care and Social Assistance	1	100%	0%
Sarasota County Government	Public Administration	1	100%	0%
Tianba Process Equipment USA, LLC	Manufacturing	1	100%	0%
Quick Silver Systems, Inc.	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	1	100%	0%
Tops Vacuum & Sewing, Inc.		1	0%	100%
Plymouth Harbor, Inc.	Health Care and Social Assistance	1	100%	0%
Occams Paradigm, Inc.	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	1	100%	0%
Your Fitness Instructor, LLC	Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation	1	100%	0%
Myonsite Healthcare, LLC	Health Care and Social Assistance	1	100%	0%
Medicap Laboratories, LLC	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	1	100%	0%
Mccall Engineering, LLC	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	1	100%	0%
Locals Technology, Inc.	Information	1	100%	0%
Iriss, Inc.	Manufacturing	1	100%	0%
IMG Academy Foundation, Inc.	Educational Services	1	0%	100%
Hardee Fresh, LLC	Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting	1	100%	0%
Floridyne Engineering, LLC	Manufacturing	1	100%	0%
Environmental Biotech INT, LLC	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	1	100%	0%
DKL Design, Inc.	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	1	100%	0%
Core Construction Services of Flor	Construction	1	100%	0%
Brown Jordan, Inc.	Manufacturing	1	0%	100%
Arcadia Medical Associates PA		1	100%	0%