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How many H-1B petitions made by Washington State employers were approved during 2024?

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Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services | https://medium.com/the-u-s-digital-service/meet-the-dhs-digital-service-champions-may-2018-caee7dade2b

Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services | https://medium.com/the-u-s-digital-service/meet-the-dhs-digital-service-champions-may-2018-caee7dade2b

In 2024, 9,764 of the 9,919 H-1B petitions submitted by employers based in Washington State were approved, according to data provided by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

This represents an approval rate of 98.4%, which is higher than the nationwide average.

In 2024, the average approval rate for H-1B petitions across the U.S. stood at 98%, slightly higher than the 97.3% recorded in 2023.

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 Information industry led H-1B petition approvals in Washington State during 2024, filing a total of 5,721 petitions (57.7% of all submissions) and receiving 5,665 approvals, resulting in an approval rate of 99%. The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry followed, with 1,955 petitions (19.7% of all submissions), receiving 1,917 approvals and an approval rate of 98.1%.

Employers are classified under industries based on their reported operations and may be involved in multiple industries.

The Washington State employers with the most approvals during 2024 included Microsoft Corporation, filing a total of 4,769 petitions and receiving 4,724 approvals, resulting in an approval rate of 99.1%, and T-Mobile USA, Inc., which filed 409 petitions and received 407 approvals, resulting in an approval rate of 99.5%.

Compared to 2023, Washington State saw a 3.4% 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.

Washington State H-1B Petition Distribution by Industry in 2024

Information [57.7%]Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services [19.7%]Industries <5% [21.9%]

H-1B Petitions by Industry in Washington State, 2024

RankIndustryTotal Petitions% of All SubmissionsApproved Petitions% Approved% Denied
1Information5,72157.7%5,66599%1%
2Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1,95519.7%1,91798.1%1.9%
3Health Care and Social Assistance4664.7%43894%6%
4Manufacturing3793.8%36897.1%2.9%
5Educational Services3623.6%35798.6%1.4%
6Retail Trade3433.5%33898.5%1.5%
7Real Estate and Rental and Leasing1591.6%15798.7%1.3%
8Finance and Insurance1531.5%15299.3%0.7%
9Wholesale Trade690.7%6898.6%1.4%
10Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services590.6%5593.2%6.8%
11Public Administration360.4%36100%0%
12Construction360.4%3597.2%2.8%
13Other Services (except Public Administration)320.3%3196.9%3.1%
14Transportation and Warehousing280.3%28100%0%
15Utilities160.2%16100%0%
16Accommodation and Food Services110.1%1090.9%9.1%
17Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting90.1%9100%0%
18Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation50.1%5100%0%
19Management of Companies and Enterprises4~0%4100%0%
20Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction1~0%1100%0%

Top 100 Employers in Washington State, 2024

RankCompany NameIndustry(ies)Total PetitionsApproved Petitions% Approved% Denied
1Microsoft CorporationInformation; Real Estate and Rental and Leasing4,7694,72499.1%0.9%
2T-Mobile USA, Inc.Information40940799.5%0.5%
3Expedia, Inc.Information33533198.8%1.2%
4University of WashingtonEducational Services19819699%1%
5Slalom, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services18418097.8%2.2%
6Nordstrom, Inc.Retail Trade; Transportation and Warehousing15915698.1%1.9%
7Starbucks Coffee CompanyManufacturing12612599.2%0.8%
8Battelle Memorial InstituteProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services12412399.2%0.8%
9Zillow, Inc.Real Estate and Rental and Leasing11811698.3%1.7%
10F5, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services919098.9%1.1%
11Costco Wholesale CorporationRetail Trade8989100%0%
12Multicare Health SystemHealth Care and Social Assistance797291.1%8.9%
13Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterHealth Care and Social Assistance666395.5%4.5%
14Paccar, Inc.Manufacturing605795%5%
15Remitly, Inc.Manufacturing; Finance and Insurance555498.2%1.8%
16Washington State UniversityEducational Services4949100%0%
17Edifecs, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4747100%0%
18Smartsheet, Inc.Information4444100%0%
18Zoominfo Technologies, LLCInformation4444100%0%
20Relanto, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3838100%0%
20Lululemon USA, Inc.Retail Trade3838100%0%
22PeacehealthHealth Care and Social Assistance353497.1%2.9%
23C2S Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3232100%0%
24Harman Connected Services, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services323196.9%3.1%
24Coretek Labs, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3131100%0%
26Itron, Inc.Manufacturing3030100%0%
26Sel Engineering Services, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3030100%0%
28Accelalpha, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2929100%0%
28Aditi Consulting, LLCAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services312993.5%6.5%
30Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2828100%0%
30Ilink Systems, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2828100%0%
32Allen InstituteProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2626100%0%
33Providence Health and Services WashingtonHealth Care and Social Assistance2525100%0%
33Adroit Technologies and Cloud SoluProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services262596.2%3.8%
33Lasai Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2525100%0%
36Seattle Children S HospitalHealth Care and Social Assistance2424100%0%
36Providence Health and ServicesHealth Care and Social Assistance2424100%0%
38Avanade, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services252392%8%
38Tetra Systems, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2323100%0%
40Zen3 Infosolutions America, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2222100%0%
40Sea Mar Community Health CentersHealth Care and Social Assistance242291.7%8.3%
42Ge Energy Management Services, LLCManufacturing2121100%0%
43Maq, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2020100%0%
44Centific Global Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1919100%0%
45Western Washington UniversityEducational Services1818100%0%
45Lenora Systems, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1818100%0%
45Centific Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services191894.7%5.3%
45Omniva, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1818100%0%
49Premera Blue CrossFinance and Insurance1717100%0%
49People Technician Group, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services181794.4%5.6%
51Seattle UniversityEducational Services1616100%0%
52Ecom Strategies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1515100%0%
52Genius Minds, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1515100%0%
52CWC Travel, Inc.Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services161593.8%6.3%
52Bill and Melinda Gates FoundationOther Services (except Public Administration)1515100%0%
56Medical Management International, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1414100%0%
56Infoblox, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services161487.5%12.5%
56Ge Digital Holdings, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1414100%0%
56Nexturn, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1414100%0%
56Redfin CorporationReal Estate and Rental and Leasing1414100%0%
56Fisher Asset Management, LLCFinance and Insurance1414100%0%
62Confiz, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1313100%0%
62Avalara, Inc.Information141392.9%7.1%
62Puget Sound Energy, Inc.Utilities1313100%0%
62Russell Investments Group, LLCFinance and Insurance1313100%0%
62Wyze Labs, Inc.Wholesale Trade1313100%0%
67Aariya Technician, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1212100%0%
67Franciscan Medical GroupHealth Care and Social Assistance131292.3%7.7%
67Factspan, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1212100%0%
67The Pokemon Company International, Inc.Retail Trade1212100%0%
67Beyondsoft Consulting, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1212100%0%
67Sophus It Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1212100%0%
67Geoengineers, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1212100%0%
74Moss Adams, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1111100%0%
74Cloudify Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1111100%0%
74Institute for Systems BiologyProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1111100%0%
74Highspot, Inc.Information; Real Estate and Rental and Leasing; Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1111100%0%
74Truveta, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1111100%0%
799llabs, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1010100%0%
79Seagen, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1010100%0%
79D Amato Conversano, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services111090.9%9.1%
79Sana Biotechnology, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1010100%0%
83Bungie, Inc.Information99100%0%
83Yakima Valley Farm Workers ClinicHealth Care and Social Assistance99100%0%
83Swedish Health ServicesHealth Care and Social Assistance99100%0%
83Statsig, Inc.Information99100%0%
83Symetra Life Insurance CompanyFinance and Insurance99100%0%
83Cloudiq Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services99100%0%
83FTV Employment Services, LLCManufacturing99100%0%
83Syrencloud, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services99100%0%
83Xpanse, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services99100%0%
92Recreational Equipment, Inc.Retail Trade88100%0%
92The Allen Institute for Artificial IntelligenceProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services88100%0%
92Fluke Electronics CorporationManufacturing9888.9%11.1%
92Providence Health and Services OregonHealth Care and Social Assistance88100%0%
92Waferwire, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services88100%0%
92Outreach CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services88100%0%
92Trident Seafoods, Corp.Wholesale Trade88100%0%
92Meteorcomm, LLCManufacturing88100%0%
92Eastern Washington UniversityEducational Services9888.9%11.1%

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