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H-1B Insights: Employers in Merrimack Valley News publication area file 1,959 petitions throughout 2024

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Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership/ur-m-jaddou-director-us-citizenship-and-immigration-services

Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership/ur-m-jaddou-director-us-citizenship-and-immigration-services

Employers based in the Merrimack Valley News publication area submitted 1,959 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, 1,895 were approved (96.7%), while 64 were denied (3.3%).

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. 

In 2024, the average approval rate for H-1B petitions across the United States stood at 98%, slightly higher than 2023's 97.3%.

The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings locally during 2024, with 1,127 petitions (57.5% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 96.1%. Meanwhile, the Manufacturing industry was the second largest contributor, filing 587 petitions (30% of the total), with an approval rate of 98.6%.

The Merrimack Valley News publication area employers with the most petitions during 2024 included Randstad Digital, LLC, which filed 544 petitions with an approval rate of 95%, Analog Devices, Inc. with 140 petitions and an approval rate of 100%, and Boston Scientific Corporation, which filed 83 petitions with an approval rate of 100%.

Compared to 2023, the Merrimack Valley News publication area saw a 1.3% 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.

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 NameIndustry(ies)Total Petitions% Approved% Denied
Randstad Digital, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services54495%5%
Analog Devices, Inc.Manufacturing140100%0%
Boston Scientific CorporationManufacturing83100%0%
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.Manufacturing65100%0%
Solution It, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5796.5%3.5%
Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc.Manufacturing5796.5%3.5%
Quantiphi, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5194.1%5.9%
Symbotic, LLCManufacturing4797.9%2.1%
BJS Wholesale Club, Inc.Retail Trade, Management of Companies and Enterprises44100%0%
Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.Health 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%
Onto Innovation, Inc.Manufacturing23100%0%
Iconsoft, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services21100%0%
Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.Manufacturing18100%0%
Hologic, Inc.Manufacturing1794.1%5.9%
UKG, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services17100%0%
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%
Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc.Manufacturing11100%0%
Sophos, Inc.Information1190.9%9.1%
Associated Physicians of Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Bidmc, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance11100%0%
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1190.9%9.1%
Alivia Analytics, LLCInformation1163.6%36.4%
Global Life Sciences Solutions USA, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services10100%0%
Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services10100%0%
Progress SoftwareProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services9100%0%
Prime Software Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services988.9%11.1%
Gei Consultants, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services9100%0%
Netbrain Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services988.9%11.1%
UKG Kronos Systems, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services9100%0%
Solidenergy Systems, LLCManufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services887.5%12.5%
Macom Technology Solutions, Inc.Manufacturing7100%0%
Primeon, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services7100%0%
New England It Associates, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services7100%0%
IPG Photonics CorporationManufacturing6100%0%
Arcadia Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
NeuraflashProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
Haley and Aldrich, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
GN Audio USA, Inc.Manufacturing6100%0%
Bioreliance CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
Resourcesoft, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services683.3%16.7%
Replimune, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
Everbridge, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Town of HudsonEducational Services5100%0%
Evolutionary Systems, Corp.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Kraft Analytics Group Kagr, LLCInformation5100%0%
Stellix Global Services, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services580%20%
National Medical Care a Fresenius Medical Care Na Company, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance580%20%
Candela CorporationWholesale Trade5100%0%
Azenta, Inc.Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Boston Electrometallurgical CorporationManufacturing5100%0%
Fujifilm Healthcare Americas CorporationManufacturing5100%0%
Genedata USA, Inc.Information4100%0%
EMD Serono, Inc.Manufacturing4100%0%
MT Law, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Photonwares CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Manufacturing4100%0%
Rizing Consulting USA, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services475%25%
Spear Bio, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services475%25%
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.Manufacturing4100%0%
Versum Materials US, LLCManufacturing4100%0%
Yarewin, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Zettabyte, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Cytiva US, LLCManufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Brighthire Search Partners, Inc.Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services4100%0%
Doble Engineering CompanyProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Akoya Biosciences, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Genewiz, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Spectrosys Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Gradiant CorporationMining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction, Utilities3100%0%
Sovos Compliance, LLCInformation3100%0%
Saliogen Therapeutics, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
RSA Security, LLCWholesale Trade3100%0%
Comsol, Inc.Information3100%0%
Precisely Software IncorporatedInformation3100%0%
CJ Biomaterials, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
It Force, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Nxstage Medical a Fresenius Medical Care Na Company, Inc.Manufacturing3100%0%
Cardiofocus, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Cartera Commerce a Rakuten Company, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Kronos IncorporatedProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Lemaitre Vascular, Inc.Manufacturing3100%0%
EMD Serono Research and Development Institute, Inc.Manufacturing3100%0%
Trinity Care AssociatesHealth Care and Social Assistance333.3%66.7%
Triverus Consulting, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Veracode, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Fresenius USA Manufacturing a Fresenius Medical Care Na Company, Inc.Manufacturing3100%0%
Abclonal Science, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Eliot Community Human Services, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance3100%0%
Voyager Therapeutics, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Umass Memorial HealthHealth Care and Social Assistance3100%0%
Uniqure, Inc.Manufacturing3100%0%
Agenus, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Persivia, Inc.Information, Finance and Insurance2100%0%
Panorama Consulting and Engineering, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Oneshield, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Canbridge Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Manufacturing2100%0%
Wyebot, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Neupole Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Yalai, Inc.Manufacturing, Accommodation and Food Services2100%0%
10 Beauty, Inc.Manufacturing2100%0%
Medadvisor Welam USA, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Meadowhawk Biolabs, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Cerence Operating CompanyInformation2100%0%
Pharvaris, Inc.2100%0%
Pristine Infotech, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Red Oak Sourcing, LLCWholesale Trade2100%0%
Vazyme International, LLC2100%0%
RI-2, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Riley Power, Inc.Manufacturing250%50%
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Manufacturing2100%0%
Scpharmaceuticals, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Security Innovation, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Shah Dixit and Associates, P CProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Sigma Aldrich Company, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Aware, Inc.Manufacturing2100%0%
Avani Stone, LLCConstruction2100%0%
UII America, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Square Robot, Inc.Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction, Manufacturing250%50%
Applied Behavior Institute, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance2100%0%
Kraft Group, LLCManufacturing2100%0%
Curis, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Health Value Institute, Inc.Educational Services, Finance and Insurance2100%0%
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Corp.Manufacturing2100%0%
Hottinger Bruel and Kjaer, Inc.Manufacturing2100%0%
Empyrean Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Congruent Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Lase Innovation, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Emugen Therapeutics, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Arcadia Funds, LLCFinance and Insurance1100%0%
Sway Ai, Inc.Information1100%0%
Ascentis CorporationInformation1100%0%
Datakitchen, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Studentslanding, Inc.Real Estate and Rental and Leasing1100%0%
Syntricate Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Aspen Opco, LLCInformation1100%0%
Genezen MA, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Anagenex, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Atmospheric and Environmental ResearchProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Greenlight Biosciences, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Cummings Properties, LLCReal Estate and Rental and Leasing1100%0%
Avania, LLCManagement of Companies and Enterprises1100%0%
Avedro, Inc.Manufacturing1100%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%
Continuus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Siena Engineering Group, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Ax Future Academy, LLCEducational Services1100%0%
Consolidated Marketing Services, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Seurat Technologies, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Heartland Water Technology, Inc.Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1100%0%
Helios Energy, LLCConstruction1100%0%
Savcare Health CompanyRetail Trade1100%0%
Hemanext, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Zero Asic CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Ysat Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
750 Woburn Street Operating CompanyHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Y and N Consulting, LLCRetail Trade1100%0%
Encompass Health Rehabilitation HoHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Wellness Pet CompanyManufacturing1100%0%
Vulcanforms, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Entrepreneurship for All, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Viken Detection, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Factorial, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Fans Wireless, Inc.Retail Trade1100%0%
Feon Energy, Inc.Manufacturing10%100%
Veir, Inc.Construction1100%0%
Five 33, LLCAccommodation and Food Services1100%0%
Vassar Labs, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Valo Health, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Aion Biosystems, Inc.Information1100%0%
Folia Materials, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services10%100%
Unifirst CorporationOther Services (except Public Administration)1100%0%
Fractyl Health, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Umass Chan Medical SchoolPublic Administration1100%0%
Fresenius USA a Fresenius Medical Care Na Company, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Alchemy Telco Solutions US, LLCInformation1100%0%
Desai FoundationOther Services (except Public Administration)10%100%
Trupti N Patel and AssociatesProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Fusion Construction and MasonryProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services10%100%
Dennis Colwell Architects, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
TRC Engineers, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services10%100%
Aldrich Chemical Company, LLC1100%0%
American Eagle Auto Sales, Corp.Retail Trade1100%0%
Torunlar North America, Inc.Retail Trade1100%0%
American Energy Storage Innovations, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Olix US, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Kingfisher Company, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Nira Biosciences, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
New Leaf Energy, Inc.Construction1100%0%
New England Innovation Academy, LLCEducational Services1100%0%
New England Infrastructure, Inc.Construction1100%0%
New England Family Dentistry, PCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Kiwi Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Cic Labs, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Netzsch Instruments North AmericaManufacturing1100%0%
Netnumber, Inc.Information1100%0%
Caregigs, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance10%100%
Neon Technician Systems, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Navada Imports, LLCWholesale Trade1100%0%
Celedon Law, PCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Monotype Imaging, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Monotype Imaging HoldingsProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Mink Therapeutics, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Mimecast North America, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Microport Navibot International, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Microbial Machines, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Metware Biotechnology, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Megalodon Management, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
KSQ Therapeutics, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Kubotek USA, Inc.Information1100%0%
Cellmosaic, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Massachusettes Pirates, LLCArts, Entertainment, and Recreation1100%0%
Marlborough Dental PartnersHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Lowell Community Charter Public SchoolEducational Services1100%0%
Lightforce Orthodontics, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
LGH Medical Group, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Learnable, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Safc, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Homerun Technology CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Riverside Surgical AssociatesHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Risi, Inc.Information1100%0%
Iconics, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Revbio, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Balyo, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Batavia Biosciences, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Reliance Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services10%100%
Idex America, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Rapid Micro Biosystems, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Baystate Services, Inc.Construction1100%0%
Rand Whitney Container, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Bfly Operations, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Biostatistical Consulting, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Prodct, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Intepros IncorporatedProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Bitsai, Inc.1100%0%
BMF Precision, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Intermolecular, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
PM Group USA, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Boston Data Science, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Phoenix Tailings, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Phoenix Real Estate Partners, LLCReal Estate and Rental and Leasing1100%0%
IPG Medical CorporationManufacturing1100%0%
Pharmaron Boston Lab Services, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Ivy Talent International Education Group, Inc.Educational Services1100%0%
Pentera Security, Inc.Information1100%0%
Kagr, LLCInformation1100%0%
Orphan Drugs Cloud Foundation Company10%100%
Kensington Capital Management, LLCFinance and Insurance1100%0%
Keros Therapeutics, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%

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