Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership/ur-m-jaddou-director-us-citizenship-and-immigration-services
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership/ur-m-jaddou-director-us-citizenship-and-immigration-services
Of these, 438 were approved (94%), while 28 were denied (6%).
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 Health Care and Social Assistance sector during 2024 included Multicare Health System with 79 petitions, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center with 64 petitions, and Peacehealth with 34 petitions.
Compared to 2023, the Health Care and Social Assistance sector in Washington saw a 19.2% 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.
| Rank | Industry | Total Petitions | % of All Submissions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Information | 5,721 | 58.1% | 99% | 1% |
| 2 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1,955 | 19.9% | 98.1% | 1.9% |
| 3 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 466 | 4.7% | 94% | 6% |
| 4 | Manufacturing | 379 | 3.9% | 97.1% | 2.9% |
| 5 | Educational Services | 362 | 3.7% | 98.6% | 1.4% |
| 6 | Retail Trade | 343 | 3.5% | 98.5% | 1.5% |
| 7 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 159 | 1.6% | 98.7% | 1.3% |
| 8 | Finance and Insurance | 153 | 1.6% | 99.4% | 0.7% |
| 9 | Wholesale Trade | 69 | 0.7% | 98.6% | 1.5% |
| 10 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 59 | 0.6% | 93.2% | 6.8% |
| 11 | Public Administration | 36 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Construction | 36 | 0.4% | 97.2% | 2.8% |
| 13 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 32 | 0.3% | 96.9% | 3.1% |
| 14 | Transportation and Warehousing | 28 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | Utilities | 16 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 16 | Accommodation and Food Services | 11 | 0.1% | 90.9% | 9.1% |
| 17 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 9 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 5 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 4 | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| 20 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 1 | 0% | 100% | 0% |
Top Employers in Health Care and Social Assistance Industry in Washington, 2024
| Rank | Company Name | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Multicare Health System | 79 | 91.1% | 8.9% |
| 2 | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | 64 | 95.3% | 4.7% |
| 3 | Peacehealth | 34 | 97.1% | 2.9% |
| 4 | Sea Mar Community Health Centers | 24 | 91.7% | 8.3% |
| 5 | Seattle Childrens Hospital | 23 | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Providence Health and Services - W | 20 | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Providence Health and Services | 18 | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Franciscan Medical Group | 12 | 91.7% | 8.3% |
| 9 | Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Providence Health and Services - O | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Kadlec Regional Medical Center | 7 | 85.7% | 14.3% |
| 12 | Tri-Cities Community Health | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | Swedish Health Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | Kin on Health Care Center | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | Franciscan Health System | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital as | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | Virginia Mason Medical Center | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Swedish Health Services D B a Swed | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Providence Health & Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Wenatchee Valley Medical Group PS | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Luxepn, LLC | 4 | 0% | 100% |
| 22 | Community Health Association of Special | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 22 | Providence Saint Johns Health Cent | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 22 | LHCG Lxiii, LLC | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 22 | Clallam County Public Hospital District 2 | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 22 | The Caroline Kline Galland Home | 3 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| 22 | Chinese Information and Service Ce | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 22 | Pacific Anesthesia, PC | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 22 | Providence Health & Services Washington | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 30 | Cancer Care Northwest Centers P. S | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 30 | Lewis County Community Health Services | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| 30 | Providence Health and Services - M | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 30 | Grant County Public Hospital Distr | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 30 | Downtown Emergency Service Center Desc | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 30 | Integrated Rehabilitation Group, PC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 30 | ETV Care Home, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Public Hospital District No 1 of Mason County | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Whitman Medical Group P S | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Diana Wu PLLC, D.D.S. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Our Beginning, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Innova Physical Therapy | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Life Transitions, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Ellen Polsky Bobby Virk D.M.D. PS, D.D.S. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Seattle Children S Hospital | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Youth Eastside Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Language Garden, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Amanpreet Sidhu D B a Sunrise, PLLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Manual Therapy International Profe | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | St. Joseph Health Northern Californ | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Derek Thompson Patrick Ferguson D.D.S. PLLC, D.M.D. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Broughton Dunn, PLLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Okanogan County Public Hospital District 1 | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Ilahee Home, Corp. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | El Centro DE LA Raza | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| 37 | Young Child Academy of Seattle, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | TRA Minw P S D B a TRA Medical Imaging | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Columbia Basin Hospital | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Prosser Public Hospital District of Benton County | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Allen Creek Healthcare, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Mannat K Dhillon PLLC, D.D.S. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Spokane United Methodist Homes, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Washington International School | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | D Nguyen PS, D.D.S. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Biojunction Sports Therapy, PLLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Ocean Beach Hospital & Med Clinics | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | HSU Tsuchikawa Ghorbanian, PLLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Sunnyside Community Hospital Association | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Educational Opportunities for Children and Families | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Ryther | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Thrive International | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| 37 | Pineyro Implant Dentistry Associates, PC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Aduro, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Foundations for Learning and Behav | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Sound Physicians of Wyoming, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Vitality Chiropractic Center PS | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Crista Ministries | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| 37 | Atlas Genomics | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Northwest Healthcare Alliance, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Hospitalist Medicine Physicians of Texas, PLLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Steel and Grit Therapy, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | DR Mileski III PLC, D.D.S. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Robert E Tutland RPT PS, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | The Doctors Clinic a Professional, Corp. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Peninsula Community Health Service | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | J Hamilton Licht PC, M.D. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Accolade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Lund and Price D B a Ember MA, PLLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | First Choice Health Network, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Sonika Singla PLLC, D.M.D. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Covenant Medical Group | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Asian-American Chemical Dependency | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | North West Return 2 Work, PLLC | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| 37 | Hospitalist Medicine Physicians of | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Stargait Physical Therapy, LLC | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| 37 | DR Mileski II PLLC, D.D.S. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | RCCH Trios Health, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Yakima Neighborhood Health Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Catalyst Counseling, PLLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | International Community Health Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | The Autism Impact Circle | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| 37 | Abec, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Lourdes Physician Services, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Family Health Centers | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Sheena Gaur PLLC D B a Kirklan, D.D.S. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Verity Solutions Group, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Compass Health | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Asian Counseling and Referral Serv | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Nicholas Delisle P L L C D B a, D.D.S. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Stanley Cox PS, D.M.D. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Puget Sound Gastyroenterology, PLLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Whole Valley Therapy, PLLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Care Center Toppenish, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Taiyo Pacific Partners LP | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Lourdes Hospital, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Trinity Care Home, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Community Health Center of Snohomi | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | Asian Counseling & Referral Service | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 37 | St. Mary Medical Center | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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