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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under Accommodation and Food Services industry file 2 petitions in SE LA Times publication area 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 Accommodation and Food Services industry based within the SE LA Times publication area, submitted two 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, one was approved (50%), while one was denied (50%).

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 SE LA Times publication area submitted 433 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 96.8%.

The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in the SE LA Times publication area during 2024, with 160 petitions (37% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 95%. Meanwhile, the Manufacturing industry was the second largest contributor, filing 90 petitions (20.8% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.

Compared to 2023, the Accommodation and Food Services sector in the SE LA Times publication area saw an increase 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 SE LA Times Publication Area, 2024
RankIndustryTotal Petitions% of All Submissions% Approved% Denied
1Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services16037%95%5%
2Manufacturing9020.8%100%0%
3Wholesale Trade5212%94.2%5.8%
4Transportation and Warehousing327.4%96.9%3.1%
5Retail Trade173.9%94.1%5.9%
6Finance and Insurance163.7%100%0%
7Information102.3%100%0%
7Educational Services102.3%100%0%
9Construction92.1%100%0%
9Management of Companies and Enterprises92.1%100%0%
11Health Care and Social Assistance81.8%100%0%
12Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services20.5%100%0%
12Real Estate and Rental and Leasing20.5%100%0%
12Accommodation and Food Services20.5%50%50%
15Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation10.2%100%0%
15Other Services (except Public Administration)10.2%100%0%
Employer H-1B Petitions in the SE LA Times Publication Area During 2024
Company NameIndustriesTotal Petitions% Approved% Denied
V-Soft Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3797.3%2.7%
Faraday and Future, Inc.Manufacturing13100%0%
Continental Exchange Solutions, Inc.Finance and Insurance11100%0%
Chugh, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services9100%0%
Panda Express, Inc.Management of Companies and Enterprises9100%0%
Yunexpress USA, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing8100%0%
Mindtech SolutionsProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services8100%0%
Cubedigico, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services785.7%14.3%
Rehrig Pacific CompanyManufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services7100%0%
Chugh Cpas, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
Cal Royal Products, Inc.Manufacturing5100%0%
Fashion Nova, LLCManufacturing5100%0%
Harbinger Motors, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Faraday & Future, Inc.Manufacturing5100%0%
Graymatter Robotics, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services580%20%
Siri Learning, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services475%25%
Artesia Soft, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services475%25%
DJI Service, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Tofba International, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Green Wave Ingredients, Inc.Retail Trade4100%0%
Altamed Health ServicescorporationHealth Care and Social Assistance4100%0%
Ecotron CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Taihan Electric USA, Ltd.Wholesale Trade4100%0%
Weld on Adhesives, Inc.Manufacturing4100%0%
DE Well Container Shipping, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing4100%0%
Tomarco Contractor Specialties, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Charles R Drew University of MedicEducational Services3100%0%
DKS Steel Door and Frame Systems, Inc.Manufacturing3100%0%
DKS Steel Door and Frame SystemsManufacturing3100%0%
Auditboard, Inc.Information3100%0%
Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc.Finance and Insurance3100%0%
Arktura, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Apex Logistics International, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Padcom Design and Construction ManagerProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Mag Aerospace Industries, LLCManufacturing3100%0%
CSI Electrical Contractors, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Crown Poly, Inc.Manufacturing2100%0%
DMC Power, LLCManufacturing2100%0%
Dolphin Logistics, Inc.Retail Trade, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
E K TechnologiesProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Southern California University of Health SciencesEducational Services2100%0%
Ruggable, LLCManufacturing2100%0%
Rplanet Earth Los Angeles, LLCManufacturing2100%0%
FCC Logistics, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Feidi Supply Chain Management, Corp.Transportation and Warehousing2100%0%
Fisker Group, Inc.Manufacturing2100%0%
Goldbrecht, LLCManufacturing2100%0%
Next Level Hvac Energy ManagementConstruction2100%0%
Motivo Engineering, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Kings Hawaiian Bakery Southeast inManufacturing2100%0%
Korean Red Ginseng Inc., Corp.Wholesale Trade2100%0%
Like Dreams, Inc.Wholesale Trade2100%0%
Milky Way International Trading CorporationWholesale Trade250%50%
Tsang and Associates, PLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services250%50%
Biola UniversityEducational Services2100%0%
Aci Law Group, PCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Axile Technician, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Carbon Activated CorporationWholesale Trade2100%0%
Cavity Sliders USA, Inc.Manufacturing2100%0%
Aurora World, Inc.Wholesale Trade2100%0%
Tops Handbag, Inc.Manufacturing, Wholesale Trade2100%0%
V. I. C., Inc.Retail Trade2100%0%
Cover Technologies, Inc.Manufacturing2100%0%
Swift Cargo, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing2100%0%
4PX Express USAProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
VDS USA, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Value Group EnterprisesWholesale Trade1100%0%
VXB & Orfwid Lost and Wander, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Pacific Pace, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Pharmaresearch USA, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Paramount Extrusions Company a, Corp.Manufacturing1100%0%
Pacific Ironclad, LLCConstruction1100%0%
OTX Logistics, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Pangea CDS, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Orbit Industries, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Ora Industries, LLCWholesale Trade1100%0%
Optimum Seismic, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Onixport, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Nuys Incorporated D B a LA WarehouTransportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Valverde Construction, Inc.Construction1100%0%
5 Points Exhibits, Inc.Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1100%0%
Meat Packers and Butchers Supply CManufacturing1100%0%
MGM Transformer CompanyManufacturing1100%0%
Zhengdian Food Delivery, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Yanwen Express, LLCTransportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Mistold Games, Inc.Information1100%0%
Modu Management Group, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services10%100%
Monkeyplay Investment, Inc.Accommodation and Food Services1100%0%
Monterey Healthcare & Wellness Centre LPHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Yamichoice, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Moon Cherry, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Windsor Fashions Holdings, LLCRetail Trade1100%0%
Whittier CollegeEducational Services1100%0%
MRC Creations, LLCWholesale Trade1100%0%
Needcare, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Wah Hung Group, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Norco Industries, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Norstar Office Products, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Nurture CollectiveHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Polar Power, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Shims Bargain, Inc.Retail Trade10%100%
Showroom Group, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Showroom, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
SKY Media, Corp.Information1100%0%
Soffa Electric, Inc.Construction1100%0%
Sohnen Enterprises, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Trublue Global, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Troyer Contracting Company, Inc.Construction1100%0%
Ssharma Tax, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Sun Mark Stainless, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Trinity Distribution, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Tiktok, Inc.Information1100%0%
Thermal Engineering International USA, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
The Model Z Modular, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Sung Huang and Company, CPA, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Ta Chen International, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Sunny Cal Adult Day Health Care Ce1100%0%
Supertec Machinery, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Porsche Engineering Services NorthProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
UST Global, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Presbyterian Theological Seminary in AmericaEducational Services1100%0%
Price Power USA, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Quality Production Services, Inc.Construction1100%0%
Rivers Promo, Inc.Wholesale Trade10%100%
Rohrback Cosasco Systems, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Upwing Energy, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
University of the WestEducational Services1100%0%
Romex Textiles, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Universal Molding CompanyManufacturing1100%0%
Uniuni Logistics, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Safesmart, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Unity Auto Service, Inc.Other Services (except Public Administration)1100%0%
Tsong Law Group, APCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Salida Del Sol Adult Day Health Care, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Salida Del Sol Cbas, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Senfeng Laser USA, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Celebrity Casinos, Inc.Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation1100%0%
Cerise Infotech, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Chef Action, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Chinese Overseas Marketing Service CorporationInformation1100%0%
Cimc Intermodal Equipment, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Circle Ai, LLCRetail Trade1100%0%
Coast Packing Company1100%0%
Coastal Investment Strategies, LLCFinance and Insurance1100%0%
Colorcom, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Coosemans LA Shipping, LLCTransportation and Warehousing1100%0%
CPB Trading, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
CXN Freight Systems, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Desser Tire and Rubber Company, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Diamond Mattress Company, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Dunn Edwards CorporationManufacturing1100%0%
Eastray, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Edata Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Eden Marketing, Corp.1100%0%
Edgemine, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Elevated Living Concepts, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Eminent, Inc.Retail Trade1100%0%
Emperia, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Energen Products, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Aamsa, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Abacus Ip, LLCInformation1100%0%
ABC Market USA, Inc.Retail Trade1100%0%
Advanced Ground Systems EngineerinManufacturing1100%0%
Air Product Sales, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Airsoft Wholesaler, Inc.Information1100%0%
Altair Paramount a World Energy LLC Subsidiary, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Altamed Health Services CorporationHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Ambercycle, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
American Renolit Corporation LAManufacturing1100%0%
Amerinational Community Services, LLCFinance and Insurance1100%0%
Apex Logistics International Lax, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Argus US, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Asco Sintering CompanyManufacturing1100%0%
Auto Motive Power, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Bakemark USA, LLCWholesale Trade1100%0%
Barksdale, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Belcastro Commercial BuildersConstruction1100%0%
Best Global Nutrition, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Better Earth, Inc.Construction1100%0%
Bexco Enterprise, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Builders Genius, Inc.Wholesale Trade10%100%
C&o Manufacturing, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
IN Motion Design, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Inmyshow USA, Inc.Retail Trade1100%0%
Insight Bridge, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Insight Shipping, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Instaco, LLCRetail Trade1100%0%
Iqra Network, Inc.1100%0%
J and J Vetco, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Jantzen Brands CorporationWholesale Trade1100%0%
Jaya Apparel Group, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
JDH Pacific, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
JWCH Institute, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
KCC Transport Systems, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Kenko Freight Systems, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing10%100%
Laur Metals CompanyAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1100%0%
Lions Investment and Trading, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Littleflower, Inc.Accommodation and Food Services10%100%
Longo Aviation, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services10%100%
Longo Customs ServiceTransportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Lunala, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Lynol Cooling Systems, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Manas Group, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Marukai CorporationRetail Trade1100%0%
Match the Hatch Biotechnology, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Eureka, LLCRetail Trade1100%0%
Everytable PBCManufacturing1100%0%
Executive Development, LLCReal Estate and Rental and Leasing1100%0%
Expert Computer International, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Fast-Chain, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Fate, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
FBM Primes, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
FBR Marble, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
FJ Commerce, Inc.Retail Trade1100%0%
Francison Consulting, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Franki Global, Inc.Information1100%0%
Freehold Development Group, Inc.Real Estate and Rental and Leasing1100%0%
Galleher, LLCWholesale Trade1100%0%
Genmega, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Golden West Trading, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Graphics Systems CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Green Farms California, LLCWholesale Trade1100%0%
H and N Group, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Han Park Law Group, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Hasko Trading, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Heraeus Precious Metals North America, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Honda Kaihatsu Americas, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Hyundai Platfrom, Corp.Transportation and Warehousing1100%0%

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