Green Brilliance, LLC has achieved a 100% approval rate for its H-1B petition in 2024, as reported by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) through the H-1B Employer Data Hub. The company is the sole employer classified under the Utilities industry within the North Fairfax News publication area to file an H-1B petition this year.
The H-1B visa program allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers temporarily in specialty occupations that require specialized knowledge and at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. It aims to address skill gaps in the U.S. workforce while maintaining 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 was 98%, slightly higher than 2023’s rate of 97.3%. In comparison, the Utilities sector in the North Fairfax News publication area saw an increase in H-1B petitions during 2024 compared to 2023.
Public opinion on immigration varies, with a Pew Research Center survey from 2024 indicating that “46% of Americans favor maintaining current legal immigration levels.” 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 these opinions, family sponsorship remains the most common path to permanent residency, accounting for “63% of green cards issued in 2023.” The data used in this article is sourced from USCIS’s H-1B Employer Data Hub. While USCIS strives for accuracy, manual data entry and errors on paper forms submitted by applicants or petitioners may result in discrepancies regarding employer names, tax IDs, locations, or other details.
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