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Pittsburgh Review Publication Area: How many H-1B petitions were made by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry during 2024?

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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 classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry based within the Pittsburgh Review publication area, submitted 423 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, 411 were approved (97.2%), while 12 were denied (2.8%).

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 Pittsburgh Review publication area submitted 1,545 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 97.9%.

The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in the Pittsburgh Review publication area during 2024, with 423 petitions (27.4% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 97.2%. Meanwhile, the Educational Services industry was the second largest contributor, filing 350 petitions (22.7% of the total), with an approval rate of 99.4%.

The Pittsburgh Review publication area employers with the most petitions categorized under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector during 2024 included Fujitsu North America, Inc., which filed 69 petitions with an approval rate of 95.7%, Aurora Operations, Inc. with 39 petitions and an approval rate of 100%, and Duolingo, Inc., which filed 31 petitions with an approval rate of 100%.

Compared to 2023, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector in the Pittsburgh Review publication area saw a 7% 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 the Pittsburgh Review Publication Area, 2024
RankIndustryTotal Petitions% of All Submissions% Approved% Denied
1Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services42327.4%97.2%2.8%
2Educational Services35022.7%99.4%0.6%
3Health Care and Social Assistance31820.6%98.4%1.6%
4Finance and Insurance16110.4%98.1%1.9%
5Manufacturing1409.1%96.4%3.6%
6Retail Trade412.7%90.2%9.8%
7Transportation and Warehousing301.9%93.3%6.7%
8Information251.6%100%0%
9Wholesale Trade130.8%100%0%
10Utilities80.5%100%0%
10Construction80.5%100%0%
12Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services40.3%100%0%
12Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation40.3%100%0%
14Other Services (except Public Administration)20.1%100%0%
14Management of Companies and Enterprises20.1%100%0%
16Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction10.1%100%0%
16Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting10.1%100%0%
16Real Estate and Rental and Leasing10.1%100%0%
Employer H-1B Petitions in the Pittsburgh Review Publication Area During 2024
Company NameIndustriesTotal Petitions% Approved% Denied
University of PittsburghEducational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance23899.6%0.4%
Carnegie Mellon UniversityEducational Services10699.1%0.9%
UPMC Medical EducationHealth Care and Social Assistance100100%0%
University of Pittsburgh PhysiciansHealth Care and Social Assistance9095.6%4.4%
Fujitsu North America, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services6995.7%4.3%
The PNC Financial Services Group IFinance and Insurance51100%0%
HM Health Solutions D B a Enge, Inc.Finance and Insurance41100%0%
Wabtec US Rail, Inc.Manufacturing, Wholesale Trade, Transportation and Warehousing3997.4%2.6%
Aurora Operations, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services39100%0%
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.Retail Trade3290.6%9.4%
Duolingo, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services31100%0%
Latitude Ai, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services29100%0%
Allegheny ClinicHealth Care and Social Assistance27100%0%
HM Health Solutions, Inc.Finance and Insurance2796.3%3.7%
Galax-Esystems CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2696.2%3.8%
Advanity Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2592%8%
Michael Baker International, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2495.8%4.2%
West Penn Allegheny Health SystemHealth Care and Social Assistance19100%0%
Highmark HealthFinance and Insurance19100%0%
Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc.Manufacturing, Transportation and Warehousing1894.4%5.6%
Kraft Foods Group Brands, LLCManufacturing16100%0%
SDLC Management, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services16100%0%
PPG Industries, Inc.Manufacturing15100%0%
Alstom Transport USA, Inc.Manufacturing1291.7%8.3%
UPMC Presbyterian ShadysideHealth Care and Social Assistance11100%0%
E2e Visibility, Inc.Information10100%0%
Highmark, Inc.Finance and Insurance10100%0%
Kraft Heinz Foods CompanyManufacturing9100%0%
Computer Enterprises, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services9100%0%
Great Lakes Physician Practice, PCHealth Care and Social Assistance8100%0%
Reed Smith, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services7100%0%
Hatch Associates Consultants, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services7100%0%
Teletracking Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services7100%0%
Susquehanna Physician ServicesHealth Care and Social Assistance7100%0%
SMS Group, Inc.Manufacturing7100%0%
Gecko Robotics, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
Carnegie Learning, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
Wabtec Railway Electronics, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing580%20%
Aurora Innovation, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Confluence Technologies, Inc.Information5100%0%
Skilzmatrix Digital, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Peoples Natural Gas Company, LLCUtilities5100%0%
Techstra Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Jefferson Regional Medical CenterHealth Care and Social Assistance5100%0%
Federal Home Loan Bank of PittsburFinance and Insurance5100%0%
Philips RS North America, LLCManufacturing450%50%
Pinnacle Health Medical ServicesHealth Care and Social Assistance4100%0%
Wesco Distribution, Inc.Manufacturing4100%0%
Duquesne UniversityEducational Services4100%0%
Matthews International CorporationManufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Allegheny Singer Research InstitutProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Health Care and Social Assistance4100%0%
Net Health Systems, Inc.Information, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Railcar Management, LLCTransportation and Warehousing, Management of Companies and Enterprises4100%0%
Covestro, LLCManufacturing4100%0%
Sigma Resources, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Branding Brand, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
UPMC Community Medicine, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance4100%0%
The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.Finance and Insurance450%50%
LA Scuola Ditalia Galileo GalileiHealth Care and Social Assistance3100%0%
Impact Consulting Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
GNC Holdings, LLCRetail Trade3100%0%
Fedex Supply Chain, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Jarus Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Giant Eagle, Inc.Retail Trade366.7%33.3%
Zoll Manufacturing CorporationManufacturing3100%0%
Yinzcam, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Alcoa CorporationManufacturing3100%0%
UPMC Western Maryland Health Services, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance3100%0%
UPMC MckeesportHealth Care and Social Assistance3100%0%
UPMC AltoonaHealth Care and Social Assistance3100%0%
United States Steel CorporationManufacturing3100%0%
Rizzo International, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Excellerent Technology Solutions IProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Evoqua Water Technologies, LLCUtilities, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Zoll Lifevest HoldingsManufacturing2100%0%
Xorail, Inc.Wholesale Trade, Transportation and Warehousing2100%0%
Lever, Inc.Information2100%0%
Voaige, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Howmet Aerospace, Inc.Manufacturing2100%0%
UPMC WilliamsportHealth Care and Social Assistance2100%0%
Neveconsultancy, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Industrial Scientific CorporationManufacturing250%50%
Inpleo, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services250%50%
Lathia Investments, LLCRetail Trade2100%0%
UPMC Altoona Regional Health ServiHealth Care and Social Assistance2100%0%
Ottertune, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
P J Dick IncorporatedConstruction2100%0%
The Carnegie InstituteArts, Entertainment, and Recreation2100%0%
K and L Gates, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
System One Holdings, LLCAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services2100%0%
Rycon Construction, Inc.Construction2100%0%
Regional Health Services, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance2100%0%
Rivers Agile Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
EPS US, LLCManufacturing2100%0%
Capsen Robotics, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Expii, Inc.Educational Services2100%0%
F N B CorporationFinance and Insurance2100%0%
Donnelly-Boland & AssociatesProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services250%50%
Frank Calandra, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Dollar Bank Federal Savings BankFinance and Insurance2100%0%
Charles Cole Memorial Hospital D BHealth Care and Social Assistance2100%0%
Digital ARC Systems, Corp.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
3R D B a 3R Sustainability, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Cad2spec, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Cadnetics USA, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services10%100%
Caliber Infosolutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Hello NeighborOther Services (except Public Administration)1100%0%
Carlow UniversityEducational Services1100%0%
Trinds, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Touchwood Labs, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Three Rivers Commercial Advisors LReal Estate and Rental and Leasing1100%0%
Thoro, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
The Wilbanks Consulting Group, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Carmeuse Lime and Stone, Inc.Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction1100%0%
Copilot Systems, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Carnegie International Students inEducational Services1100%0%
The Efficiency Network, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Carnegie Robotics, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Skeema, Inc.1100%0%
Thar Process, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Skild AL, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Community Family Advocates, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Thar Energy, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Comira Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
South Hills Dental Arts-Mcmurray, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
St. Engineering Aethon, Inc.Information1100%0%
Childrens Community Care, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
TDY Industries, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Cimplifi, LLCAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1100%0%
Cognistic, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Stratus Materials, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Stock Snips, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Stat4wardProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Viai, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Argo Ai, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services10%100%
Aquareyn Technologies, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Allegheny Clinic Medical OncologyHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Aerotech, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Advantagecare Rehabilitation, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Western PA Home Health AssociationHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Western Pennsylvania Golf AssociatArts, Entertainment, and Recreation1100%0%
Westinghouse Air Brake TechnologieWholesale Trade1100%0%
Whole Fun Stay, LLCEducational Services1100%0%
Wilke Cpas and Advisors, PC1100%0%
Wisdomplan, Inc.Educational Services1100%0%
Advanced Robotics for ManufacturingManufacturing1100%0%
Y and Q Home Plus, LLCWholesale Trade1100%0%
Adeep, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services10%100%
Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter SchoolEducational Services1100%0%
Zensors, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
113 Industries D B a 113 Innov, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
UPMC Altoona Regional Health Services, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance10%100%
UPMC Children S Hospital of PittsburghHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Buchanan Ingersoll and Rooney, PCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
UPMC HamotHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
UPMC Health Plan, Inc.Finance and Insurance1100%0%
Bloomfield RoboticsAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting1100%0%
Astrata, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
UPMC PassavantHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
UPMC Pinnacle HospitalsHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Aspirant Consulting, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
UPMC WellsboroHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
UPMC Western Maryland, Corp.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
UPMC Western Maryland CorporationHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Aspinity, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Armada Supply Chain Solutions, LLCTransportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Urban Design Associates, Ltd.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Varn Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Vatech, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Gai Consultants, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Furanica, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Fay S and B USA Construction the JConstruction1100%0%
Family ResourcesHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Mach9 Robotics, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Main and ELM Development CompanyHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Exus North America Management Partners, LLCFinance and Insurance1100%0%
Mindtrace Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Mobile Aspects, Inc.Information1100%0%
Module Design, Inc.Construction1100%0%
Moss Robotics, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Mspbytes, Corp.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
National Cyber Forensics and TrainProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Exellerent Technology Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
EQT CorporationWholesale Trade1100%0%
Nordco, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Nordco Rail Services, LLCWholesale Trade1100%0%
Hari Krishnaji, Corp.Retail Trade1100%0%
H Quest Vanguard, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Grossman Yanak & FordProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Huckestein Mechanical Services, Inc.Construction1100%0%
Ibacos, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
IMG Development, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Graciano CorporationConstruction1100%0%
Incture, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Gordian Industries, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Innovative Systems, Inc.Information1100%0%
Goff Backa Alfera and Company, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Global LinksOther Services (except Public Administration)1100%0%
Gather AiManufacturing1100%0%
Gateway Engineers, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Key Environmental, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
KHNC, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Koppers, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Prosphire, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Raise Technician Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Denali Sourcing Services, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Ren Group, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Ricon Corporation D B a Wabtec CorTransportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Debs Infonet, Inc.Information1100%0%
David E Wooster and Associates, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Roadrunner Recycling, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Rogers and Rogers, PCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
County of Allegheny1100%0%
Schawk USA, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Schell Games, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Schneider Downs and Company, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Sci-Tek Consultants, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Corepower Magnetics, Inc.Information1100%0%
Shelfmark, Inc.Information1100%0%
Shift Robotics, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Nsabp Foundation, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Olson Zaltman & Associates, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Optimus Technologies, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Engine, LLCAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1100%0%
Panopto, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Peca Labs, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Elation CreativeProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Perfect Smile Dental Group, PCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Persad Center, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
PGH Technician Ladder, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Efficiental Corporation D B a EffiManufacturing1100%0%
Phipps Conservatory and BotanicalArts, Entertainment, and Recreation1100%0%
Pinnacle Health Hospitalist ServicHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
East Liberty Development IncorporatedHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment GroupProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
PNG Companies, LLCUtilities1100%0%
Polyonics Rubber Enterprises, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%

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