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Merrimack Valley News Publication Area: How many H-1B petitions were made by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry during 2024?

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Employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry based within the Merrimack Valley News publication area, submitted 61 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, 56 were approved (91.8%), while five were denied (8.2%).

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 Merrimack Valley News publication area submitted 1,959 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 96.7%.

While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 1,127 petitions, representing 57.5% of all submissions in the Merrimack Valley News publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Manufacturing industry, which accounted for 587 petitions and represented 30% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Manufacturing industry, 98.6% were approved and 1.4% were denied.

Among local employers with petitions categorized under the Health Care and Social Assistance sector during 2024, Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians stood out with 30 petitions and an approval rate of 96.7%, followed by Associated Physicians of Harvard M with 10 petitions and an approval rate of 100%.

Compared to 2023, the Health Care and Social Assistance sector in the Merrimack Valley News publication area saw a 41.9% 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.

H-1B Petitions by Industry in the Merrimack Valley News Publication Area, 2024
RankIndustryTotal Petitions% of All Submissions% Approved% Denied
1Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1,12757.5%96.1%3.9%
2Manufacturing58730%98.6%1.4%
3Health Care and Social Assistance613.1%91.8%8.2%
4Information522.7%92.3%7.7%
5Retail Trade472.4%100%0%
6Educational Services231.2%100%0%
7Wholesale Trade120.6%100%0%
8Construction70.4%100%0%
9Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services50.3%100%0%
10Finance and Insurance40.2%100%0%
11Real Estate and Rental and Leasing30.2%100%0%
12Management of Companies and Enterprises20.1%100%0%
12Other Services (except Public Administration)20.1%50%50%
12Accommodation and Food Services20.1%100%0%
12Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction20.1%100%0%
12Utilities20.1%100%0%
17Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation10.1%100%0%
17Public Administration10.1%100%0%
Employer H-1B Petitions in the Merrimack Valley News Publication Area During 2024
Company NameIndustriesTotal Petitions% Approved% Denied
Randstad Digital, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services39798.2%1.8%
Randstad Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services14786.4%13.6%
Analog Devices, Inc.Manufacturing140100%0%
Boston Scientific CorporationManufacturing83100%0%
Maxim Integrated Products, LLCManufacturing58100%0%
Solution It, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5796.5%3.5%
Quantiphi, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5194.1%5.9%
Takeda Development Center AmericasManufacturing4995.9%4.1%
Symbotic, LLCManufacturing4797.9%2.1%
BJS Wholesale Club, Inc.Retail Trade, Management of Companies and Enterprises44100%0%
Harvard Medical Faculty PhysiciansHealth Care and Social Assistance3196.8%3.2%
EMD Millipore CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services30100%0%
Charles River Laboratories, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services29100%0%
Healthedge Software, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services26100%0%
Cloud Bridge Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services25100%0%
Iconsoft, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services21100%0%
Onto Innovation, Inc.Manufacturing20100%0%
Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.Manufacturing18100%0%
UKG, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services17100%0%
Hologic, Inc.Manufacturing1794.1%5.9%
Tracelink, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1693.8%6.3%
Sigma-Aldrich CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services15100%0%
Viant Medical, LLCManufacturing14100%0%
University of Massachusetts LowellEducational Services13100%0%
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1190.9%9.1%
Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc.Manufacturing11100%0%
Sophos, Inc.Information1190.9%9.1%
Alivia Analytics, LLCInformation1163.6%36.4%
Associated Physicians of Harvard MHealth Care and Social Assistance11100%0%
Global Life Sciences Solutions USAProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services10100%0%
Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services10100%0%
Netbrain Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services988.9%11.1%
Gei Consultants, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services9100%0%
UKG Kronos Systems, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services9100%0%
Prime Software Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services988.9%11.1%
Solidenergy Systems, LLCManufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services887.5%12.5%
Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc.Manufacturing8100%0%
Primeon, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services7100%0%
New England It Associates, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services7100%0%
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.Manufacturing7100%0%
Macom Technology Solutions, Inc.Manufacturing7100%0%
Resourcesoft, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services683.3%16.7%
Replimune, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
IPG Photonics CorporationManufacturing6100%0%
NeuraflashProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
Arcadia Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
Haley and Aldrich, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
Bioreliance CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
Kraft Analytics Group Kagr, LLCInformation5100%0%
National Medical Care a Fresenius Medical Care Na Company, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance580%20%
Everbridge, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Town of HudsonEducational Services5100%0%
Evolutionary Systems, Corp.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Progress Software CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Azenta, Inc.Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Stellix Global Services, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services580%20%
Candela Corporation D B a SyneronWholesale Trade5100%0%
Progress SoftwareProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
GN Audio USA D B a Jabra, Inc.Manufacturing4100%0%
EMD Serono, Inc.Manufacturing4100%0%
Genedata USA, Inc.Information4100%0%
Doble Engineering CompanyProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
MT Law, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Fujifilm Healthcare Americas CorpoManufacturing4100%0%
Boston Electrometallurgical D, Corp.Manufacturing4100%0%
Spear Bio, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services475%25%
Brighthire Search Partners, Inc.Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services4100%0%
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.Manufacturing4100%0%
Versum Materials US, LLCManufacturing4100%0%
Akoya Biosciences, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Zettabyte, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Cytiva US, LLCManufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Yarewin, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Rizing Consulting USA, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services475%25%
Genewiz, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Spectrosys Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Kronos IncorporatedProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Onto Innovation F K a Nanometrics Inc., Inc.Manufacturing3100%0%
Gradiant CorporationMining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction, Utilities3100%0%
Lemaitre Vascular, Inc.Manufacturing3100%0%
Trinity Care AssociatesHealth Care and Social Assistance333.3%66.7%
Triverus Consulting, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Nxstage Medical a Fresenius ME, Inc.Manufacturing3100%0%
Umass Memorial HealthHealth Care and Social Assistance3100%0%
Uniqure, Inc.Manufacturing3100%0%
Veracode, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Voyager Therapeutics, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Abclonal Science, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
It Force, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Saliogen Therapeutics, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Comsol, Inc.Information3100%0%
CJ Biomaterials, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
RSA Security, LLCWholesale Trade3100%0%
EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc.Manufacturing3100%0%
Cardiofocus, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Sovos Compliance, LLCInformation3100%0%
Precisely Software IncorporatedInformation3100%0%
Fresenius USA Manufacturing a, Inc.Manufacturing3100%0%
Eliot Community Human Services, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance3100%0%
Riley Power, Inc.Manufacturing250%50%
Lase Innovation, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Red Oak Sourcing, LLCWholesale Trade2100%0%
Yalai, Inc.Manufacturing, Accommodation and Food Services2100%0%
Wyebot, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Meadowhawk Biolabs, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Medadvisor Welam USA, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Kraft Group, LLCManufacturing2100%0%
RI-2, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Scpharmaceuticals, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Neupole Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Vazyme International, LLC2100%0%
Security Innovation, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Sigma-Aldrich Company, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Pristine Infotech, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
UII America, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Oneshield, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Photonwares IncorporatedManufacturing2100%0%
Square Robot, Inc.Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction, Manufacturing250%50%
Photonwares CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Persivia, Inc.Information, Finance and Insurance2100%0%
Pharvaris, Inc.2100%0%
Curis, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Empyrean Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Emugen Therapeutics, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Congruent Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Cerence Operating CompanyInformation2100%0%
Cartera Commerce, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Canbridge Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Manufacturing2100%0%
GN Audio USA, Inc.Manufacturing2100%0%
Health Value Institute, Inc.Educational Services, Finance and Insurance2100%0%
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Manufacturing2100%0%
Aware, Inc.Manufacturing2100%0%
Avani Stone, LLCConstruction2100%0%
Applied Behavior Institute, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance2100%0%
Agenus, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Corp.Manufacturing2100%0%
10 Beauty, Inc.Manufacturing2100%0%
Aion Biosystems, Inc.Information1100%0%
Boston Data Science, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Boston Electrometallurgical CorporationManufacturing1100%0%
BMF Precision, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Y & N Consulting, LLCRetail Trade1100%0%
Caregigs, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance10%100%
Cartera Commerce a Rakuten Company, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Skylla Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Siphox, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Sigma-Aldrich RTC, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Sigma-Aldrich Research BiochemicalProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Sigma-Aldrich Manufacturing, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Celedon Law, PCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Cellmosaic, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Siena Engineering Group, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
750 Woburn Street Operating CompanyHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Shah Dixit Associates, PCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Shah Dixit and Associates, P CProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Seurat Technologies, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Cic Labs, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Ysat Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Savcare Health CompanyRetail Trade1100%0%
Consolidated Marketing Services, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Zero Asic CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Safc, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Continuus Pharmeceuticals, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Cummings Properties, LLCReal Estate and Rental and Leasing1100%0%
Riverside Surgical AssociatesHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Risi, Inc.Information1100%0%
American Eagle Auto Sales, Corp.Retail Trade1100%0%
American Energy Storage Innovations, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Veir, Inc.Construction1100%0%
Anagenex, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Vassar Labs, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Valo Health, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Aldrich Chemical Company, LLC1100%0%
Arcadia Funds, LLCFinance and Insurance1100%0%
Unifirst CorporationOther Services (except Public Administration)1100%0%
Ascentis CorporationInformation1100%0%
Umass Chan Medical SchoolPublic Administration1100%0%
Aspen Opco D B a Aspen Publish, LLCInformation1100%0%
Atmospheric and Environmental ReseProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Viken Detection, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Trupti N Patel and AssociatesProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Avania, LLCManagement of Companies and Enterprises1100%0%
Avedro, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
TRC Engineers, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services10%100%
Alchemy Telco Solutions US, LLCInformation1100%0%
Ax Future Academy, LLCEducational Services1100%0%
Torunlar North America, Inc.Retail Trade1100%0%
Vulcanforms, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Balyo, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Batavia Biosciences, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Baystate Services, Inc.Construction1100%0%
Syntricate Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Bfly Operations, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Sway Ai, Inc.Information1100%0%
Biostatistical Consulting, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Studentslanding, Inc.Real Estate and Rental and Leasing1100%0%
Bitsai, Inc.1100%0%
Wellness Pet, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Megalodon Management, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Metware Biotechnology, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Microbial Machines, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Microport Navibot International, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Mimecast North America, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Mink Therapeutics, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Monotype Imaging HoldingsProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Monotype Imaging, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Iconics, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Hottinger Bruel and Kjaer, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Navada Imports, LLCWholesale Trade1100%0%
Neon Technician Systems, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Hottinger Bruel & Kjaer, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Netnumber, Inc.Information1100%0%
Netzsch Instruments North AmericaManufacturing1100%0%
Homerun Technology CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Hemanext, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
New England Family Dentistry, PCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Kiwi Technologies D B a Guardi, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Kingfisher Company, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Keros Therapeutics, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
KSQ Therapeutics, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Kubotek USA, Inc.Information1100%0%
Kensington Capital Management, LLCFinance and Insurance1100%0%
Learnable, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Kagr, LLCInformation1100%0%
LGH Medical Group, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Lightforce Orthodontics, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Lowell Community Charter Public SchoolEducational Services1100%0%
Ivy Talent International Education Group, Inc.Educational Services1100%0%
Marlborough Dental PartnersHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Massachusettes Pirates, LLCArts, Entertainment, and Recreation1100%0%
IPG Medical CorporationManufacturing1100%0%
Intermolecular, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Intepros IncorporatedProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Idex America, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Fresenius USA a Fresenius Medi, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
PM Group USA, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Fractyl Health, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Folia Materials, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services10%100%
Five 33, LLCAccommodation and Food Services1100%0%
Feon Energy Formerly Elyte Technology Inc., Inc.Manufacturing10%100%
Prodct, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Fans Wireless, Inc.Retail Trade1100%0%
Factorial, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Entrepreneurship for All, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Rand Whitney Container, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Encompass Health Rehabilitation HoHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Rapid Micro Biosystems, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Reliance Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services10%100%
Desai FoundationOther Services (except Public Administration)10%100%
Dennis Colwell Architects, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Revbio, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Datakitchen, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
New England Infrastructure, Inc.Construction1100%0%
New England Innovation Academy, LLCEducational Services1100%0%
Helios Energy, LLCConstruction1100%0%
New Leaf Energy, Inc.Construction1100%0%
Nira Biosciences, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Heartland Water Technology, Inc.Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1100%0%
Olix US, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Greenlight Biosciences, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Orphan Drugs Cloud Foundation Company10%100%
Panorama Consulting and EngineerinProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Panorama Consulting and Engineering, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Pentera Security, Inc.Information1100%0%
Genezen MA, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Pharmaron Boston Lab Services, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Fusion Construction and MasonryProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services10%100%
Phoenix Real Estate Partners, LLCReal Estate and Rental and Leasing1100%0%
Phoenix Tailings, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Fujifilm Healthcare Americas CorporationManufacturing1100%0%

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