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This represents an approval rate of 98.6%, which is higher than the nationwide average.
That year, the average approval rate for H-1B petitions across the U.S. stood at 98%, slightly higher than the 97.3% recorded in 2023. Statewide, employers in Indiana across all industries submitted 2,885 petitions during the same period, with an approval rate of 98%.
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 Health Care and Social Assistance industry led H-1B petition approvals in the Ft Wayne Times publication area during 2024, filing a total of 36 petitions (51.4% of all submissions) and receiving approvals for all of them. The Manufacturing industry followed, with 11 petitions (15.7% of all submissions) and an approval rate of 100%.
Employers are classified under industries based on their reported operations and may be involved in multiple industries.
The employers that filed the most petitions in the area during 2024 included Parkview Health System, Inc. with 15 petitions and all of them approved, Parkview Hospital, Inc. with nine petitions and all of them approved, and Compasssionate Care Services and Purdue University with five petitions each.
Compared to 2023, Indiana saw no change 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 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 36 | 51.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 11 | 15.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Educational Services | 10 | 14.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 7.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Finance and Insurance | 4 | 5.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 2.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Utilities | 1 | 1.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 1.4% | 0% | 100% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Health System, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 15 | 100% | 0% |
| Parkview Hospital, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Compasssionate Care Services | Health Care and Social Assistance | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Purdue University | Educational Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company | Finance and Insurance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Nemcomed FW, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Lakewood Family Dental, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Steel Dynamics, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Impact CNC, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Hospital Care Group, PC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Physicians Health Plan of Northern | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Prime Dental Care, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Rea Magnet Wire Company, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Shambaugh and Son L P | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Steel Dynamics Southwest, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sunshine Hospitality, LLC | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Tek Business Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Fort Wayne Community School Corporation | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Trelleborg Sealing Solutions U S, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Metallicum Group, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Medical Informatics Engineering in | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Marvel Dental PC, D.D.S. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ivy Technician Community College | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Indiana Institute of Technology | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Franklin Electric Company, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Fort Wayne City Utilities | Utilities | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Familia Dental Fort Wayne, PLLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ducharme Mcmillen and Associates, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Design Collaborative, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Concordia Theological Seminary | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Canterbury School, Inc. | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cablecraft Motion Controls | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| ASW, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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