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Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry file 379 H-1B petitions in Washington throughout 2024

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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 classified under the Manufacturing industry based in Washington submitted 379 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Of these, 368 were approved (97.1%), while 11 were denied (2.9%).

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%, higher than 2023's 97.3%. Statewide, Washington employers across all industries submitted 9,844 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 98.4%.

While the Information industry led the H-1B filings with 5,721 petitions, representing 58.1% of all submissions in Washington during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry, which accounted for 1,955 petitions and represented 19.9% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry, 5,665 were approved and 56 were denied.

The Washington employers which made the most petitions in the Manufacturing sector during 2024 included Starbucks Coffee Company with 126 petitions, Paccar, Inc. with 60 petitions, and Itron, Inc. with 30 petitions.

Compared to 2023, the Manufacturing sector in Washington saw a 12.3% decrease 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.

H-1B Petitions by Industry in Washington, 2024
RankIndustryTotal Petitions% of All Submissions% Approved% Denied
1Information5,72158.1%99%1%
2Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1,95519.9%98.1%1.9%
3Health Care and Social Assistance4664.7%94%6%
4Manufacturing3793.9%97.1%2.9%
5Educational Services3623.7%98.6%1.4%
6Retail Trade3433.5%98.5%1.5%
7Real Estate and Rental and Leasing1591.6%98.7%1.3%
8Finance and Insurance1531.6%99.4%0.7%
9Wholesale Trade690.7%98.6%1.5%
10Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services590.6%93.2%6.8%
11Public Administration360.4%100%0%
11Construction360.4%97.2%2.8%
13Other Services (except Public Administration)320.3%96.9%3.1%
14Transportation and Warehousing280.3%100%0%
15Utilities160.2%100%0%
16Accommodation and Food Services110.1%90.9%9.1%
17Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting90.1%100%0%
18Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation50.1%100%0%
19Management of Companies and Enterprises40%100%0%
20Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction10%100%0%

Top Employers in Manufacturing Industry in Washington, 2024

RankCompany NameTotal Petitions% Approved% Denied
1Starbucks Coffee Company12699.2%0.8%
2Paccar, Inc.6095%5%
3Itron, Inc.30100%0%
4Ge Energy Management Services, LLC21100%0%
5FTV Employment Services, LLC9100%0%
5Fluke Electronics Corporation988.9%11.1%
7Meteorcomm, LLC8100%0%
8Philips Ultrasound, Inc.7100%0%
9Microvision, Inc.580%20%
9Chison USA, Inc.5100%0%
11Paccar Engine Company4100%0%
11Ossia, Inc.4100%0%
11Darigold, Inc.4100%0%
11Magnix USA, Inc.475%25%
15Milgard Manufacturing, LLC3100%0%
15Carbon Autonomous Robotic Systems3100%0%
15Talking Rain Beverage Company, Inc.3100%0%
15Mokavia Aerospace, LLC3100%0%
15Weyerhaeuser NR Company3100%0%
20Eviation Aircraft, Inc.2100%0%
20Lumen Bioscience, Inc.2100%0%
20Consolidated Metco, Inc.2100%0%
20Philips Oral Healthcare, Inc.2100%0%
20Vicinity Motor Bus USA, Corp.250%50%
20Silfab Solar WA, Inc.2100%0%
20Deako, Inc.2100%0%
20Selkirk Pharma, Inc.2100%0%
20Absci Corporation2100%0%
20Jubilant Hollisterstier, LLC2100%0%
20RPI Print, Inc.2100%0%
31Green River Printing, Inc.1100%0%
31Coosea USA Technologies, Inc.1100%0%
31Systimmune, Inc.1100%0%
31Mloptic, Corp.1100%0%
31Philips Oral Healthcare, LLC1100%0%
31Jamco America, Inc.1100%0%
31Water Tectonics, Inc.1100%0%
31Axon Enterprise, Inc.10%100%
31Roq US, LLC10%100%
31Glowforge, Inc.1100%0%
31Stargate, Inc.1100%0%
31ESDM, Inc.1100%0%
31Autel Robotics USA, LLC1100%0%
31Remitly, Inc.1100%0%
31King Electrical Manufacturing Company1100%0%
31Ge Renewable Grid, LLC1100%0%
31Clean Republic Sodo, LLC1100%0%
31Perimetrics, Inc.1100%0%
31Irwin Research & Development, Inc.10%100%
31Eagle Beverage and Accessory Products, LLC1100%0%
31Tree Top, Inc.1100%0%
31Norgren GT Development, LLC1100%0%
31Anderson Hay and Grain Company, Inc.1100%0%
31Real Greek, LLC1100%0%
31Key Proteo, Inc.1100%0%
31IDD Aerospace, Corp.1100%0%
31Team Corporation1100%0%
31No Meat Factory, Inc.1100%0%
31Alpha Technologies Services, Inc.1100%0%
31Rad Power Bikes, Inc.1100%0%
31Just-Evotec Biologics, Inc.1100%0%
31Zeroavia, Inc.1100%0%
31Fujifilm Sonosite, Inc.1100%0%
31Membrion, Inc.1100%0%
31HTC America Innovation, Inc.1100%0%
31Nite-Hawk Sweepers, LLC1100%0%
31Pyrotek Incorporated1100%0%
31Just Evotec Biologics, Inc.1100%0%
31XCJ, Corp.1100%0%
31Basis Software, Inc.1100%0%
31Sea Farms, Inc.1100%0%
31Henry Products Incorporated1100%0%
31Core Health and Fitness, LLC1100%0%
31Tacoma Tofu, Inc.1100%0%
31B and B Dental Ceramic ARTS DB, Inc.1100%0%
31Lumotive, Inc.1100%0%

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