Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS | https://www.dhswatchlist.com/
Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS | https://www.dhswatchlist.com/
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 Corpus Christi Sun publication area submitted 82 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 95.1%.
The Educational Services industry led the H-1B filings in the Corpus Christi Sun publication area during 2024, with 30 petitions (36.6% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 100%. Meanwhile, the Health Care and Social Assistance industry was the second largest contributor, filing 23 petitions (28% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.
The Corpus Christi Sun publication area employers with the most petitions categorized under the Health Care and Social Assistance sector during 2024 included Driscoll Childrens Hospital, which filed 12 petitions with an approval rate of 100%, Childrens Physician Services of So with six petitions and an approval rate of 100%, and Driscoll Childrens Hospital, which filed two petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Health Care and Social Assistance sector in the Corpus Christi Sun publication area saw a 187.5% 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 | Educational Services | 30 | 36.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 23 | 28% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 19 | 23.2% | 78.9% | 21.1% |
| 4 | Manufacturing | 2 | 2.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 1.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Retail Trade | 1 | 1.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 1.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 1 | 1.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 1.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 1.2% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas a and M University-Corpus CH | Educational Services | 18 | 100% | 0% |
| Erplabs, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 17 | 76.5% | 23.5% |
| Driscoll Childrens Hospital | Health Care and Social Assistance | 14 | 100% | 0% |
| Texas a and M University - Kingsvi | Educational Services | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Childrens Physician Services of So | Health Care and Social Assistance | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| TX a&M University Corpus Christi | Educational Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Texas a&M University Kingsville | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Steel Dynamics Southwest, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Security Escrow & Title, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Pharr San Juan Alamo ISD | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Monarch Resorts, LLC | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Magnum Producing LP | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Jimenez Engineering Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Jetty United D B a Kennedy DE, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Jem-D International Michigan, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| DMB Helath at Corpus D B a Shoreline Pharmacy, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dixie Iron Works, Ltd. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Diocese of Corpus Christi | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Corpus Christi Hospitalists, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bath Group, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Amistad Community Health Center in | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| AGCM, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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