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This represents an approval rate of 97.8%, which is lower than the average in Illinois across all industries.
That year, the statewide average approval rate for H-1B petitions stood at 98.7%, slightly higher than 2023's 98%. Across the publication area, employers across all industries submitted 203 petitions during the same period, with an approval rate of 98.5%.
For comparison, the U.S. reported an average approval rate of 98% in 2024.
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.
While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 91 petitions, representing 44.8% of all submissions in Peoria Standard publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Health Care and Social Assistance industry, which accounted for 80 petitions and represented 39.4% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Health Care and Social Assistance industry, 98.8% were approved and 1.2% were denied.
The employers that filed the most petitions in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector in Peoria Standard publication area during 2024 included Automotive Robotics, Inc. with 22 petitions, Axiscades, Inc. with 16 petitions, and Quad K Technologies, LLC with 10.
Automotive Robotics, Inc. and Quad K Technologies, LLC with 16 other employers led the industry in the publication area with the highest approval rate of 100% each.
Compared to 2023, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector saw a 21.6% decrease in the number of H-1B petitions across Peoria Standard publication area 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 | 91 | 44.8% | 97.8% | 2.2% |
| 2 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 80 | 39.4% | 98.8% | 1.3% |
| 3 | Manufacturing | 20 | 9.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Finance and Insurance | 7 | 3.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Information | 1 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Educational Services | 1 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Public Administration | 1 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Construction | 1 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSF Healthcare System | Health Care and Social Assistance | 38 | 100% | 0% |
| OSF Multi-Specialty Group | Health Care and Social Assistance | 31 | 100% | 0% |
| Automotive Robotics, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 25 | 96% | 4% |
| Axiscades, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 16 | 100% | 0% |
| Quad K Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| Cintal, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Autonomous Stuff, LLC | Manufacturing | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Virtusense Technologies, Inc. | Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 85.7% | 14.3% |
| RLI Insurance Company | Finance and Insurance | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Natural Fiber Welding, Inc. | Manufacturing | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Tada Cognitive Solutions D B a, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| CPO Services, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Hexar It Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Brathon Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Precision Planting, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Interaction Development, Corp. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Advanced Cad Cam Service | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Belcan Engineering Group | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| The Bixby Eye Center, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Affinity Dental Pekin, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tabitha Ventures, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Secure Dental VIII, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% | |
| Alhadi Wireless, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Renalcare Associates School | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| American Buildings Company | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Peoria County State'S Attorney'S Office | Public Administration | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bradley University | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Central Illinois Friends of PWA, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Oncology-Hematology Associates of Central IL, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| CGN Associates, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Midwest Engineering Associates, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Matcor Metal Fabrication Illinois, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Jtec Industries, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| DSM H, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hopedale Med Foundation | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Heyl Royster Voelker and Allen | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Familia Dental Peoria 1, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Hermann and Associates, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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