Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership
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 Boise City Wire publication area submitted 499 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 99.4%.
While the Manufacturing industry led the H-1B filings with 380 petitions, representing 76.2% of all submissions in the Boise City Wire publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry, which accounted for 43 petitions and represented 8.6% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry, 97.7% were approved and 2.3% were denied.
Among local employers with petitions categorized under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector during 2024, Clearwater Analytics, LLC stood out with nine petitions and an approval rate of 88.9%, followed by The Internet Truckstop, LLC with eight petitions and an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector in the Boise City Wire publication area saw a 48.3% 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 | 380 | 76.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 43 | 8.6% | 97.7% | 2.3% |
| 3 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 14 | 2.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Wholesale Trade | 13 | 2.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 12 | 2.4% | 91.7% | 8.3% |
| 6 | Retail Trade | 11 | 2.2% | 90.9% | 9.1% |
| 7 | Finance and Insurance | 8 | 1.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Information | 7 | 1.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Construction | 2 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micron Technology, Inc. | Manufacturing | 358 | 100% | 0% |
| Micron Idaho Semiconductor Manufac | Manufacturing | 20 | 100% | 0% |
| J R Simplot Company | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 14 | 100% | 0% |
| Clearwater Analytics, LLC | Finance and Insurance, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 13 | 92.3% | 7.7% |
| Cradlepoint, Inc. | Information, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| The Internet Truckstop, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Albertsons, LLC | Retail Trade | 8 | 87.5% | 12.5% |
| St. Lukes Health System, Ltd. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 8 | 87.5% | 12.5% |
| Z Data, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Click Sales, Inc. | Retail Trade | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Coforge BPM, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Blue Cross of Idaho Health Services, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Lovevery, Inc. | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Lamb Weston, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| J-U-B Engineers, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Saint Alphonsus Health System, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Rimon, PC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Kaizen Food Tek D B a Kaitech, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Hummel Architects, PLLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Tamarack Grove Engineering, PLLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Zennify, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Natural Intelligence Systems, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Terrabrazil HDD, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Framed Eye, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Micron New York Semiconductor Manu | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Matsuzawa Corporation | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| LA Ruche Health, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Jasper Health, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Jacksons Food Stores, Inc. | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Guerdon, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Eon Collective, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Desert Rose Capital Management, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Boise Cascade Company | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Analytical Food Laboratories D, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Advanced Health Services, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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