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For comparison, the nationwide average approval rate is 98%.
That year, the average approval rate for H-1B petitions across the U.S. stood at 98%, slightly higher than the 97.3% recorded in 2023. Statewide, employers in Wisconsin across all industries submitted 2,879 petitions during the same period, with an approval rate of 99.1%.
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 Manufacturing industry led H-1B petition approvals in the Ozaukee County News publication area during 2024, filing a total of 11 petitions (31.4% of all submissions) and receiving approvals for all of them. The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry followed, with nine petitions (25.7% of all submissions) and an approval rate of 100%.
Employers are classified under industries based on their reported operations and may be involved in multiple industries.
The employers that filed the most petitions in the area during 2024 were West Bend Mutual Insurance Company, Trimen Industrial, LLC and Manitou Equipment America, LLC, along with one other company, each with three.
Compared to 2023, Wisconsin saw a 29.6% 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 | Manufacturing | 11 | 31.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9 | 25.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Finance and Insurance | 3 | 8.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Educational Services | 2 | 5.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 5.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Retail Trade | 2 | 5.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2 | 5.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Information | 1 | 2.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 2.9% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bend Mutual Insurance Company | Finance and Insurance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Trimen Industrial, LLC | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Manitou Equipment America, LLC | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Kapur and Associates, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Sterling Wisconsin, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Lakeshore Family Dental Center, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Concordia University Wisconsin | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Sigma SCI Technician, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Milton Labs, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| PCCW, LLC | Retail Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| A T Villa, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Badger Paperboard, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tartan Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Spaulding Clinical Research, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Petersen Resources, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Midwest Products, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| M Squared Engineering, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Fastrak Softworks, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| JT Petroleum, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Franklin Energy Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Faustel, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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