Ft Wayne Times

In 2024, the only H-1B petition submitted by Fort Wayne City Utilities, the only employer classified under the Utilities industry located across Ft Wayne Times publication area was approved, according to data provided by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

That year, the statewide average approval rate for H-1B petitions stood at 98%, slightly higher than 2023's 97.9%. Across the publication area, employers across all industries submitted 70 petitions during the same period, with an approval rate of 98.6%.

For comparison, the U.S. reported an average approval rate of 98% in 2024.

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. 

While the Health Care and Social Assistance industry led the H-1B filings with 36 petitions, representing 51.4% of all submissions in Ft Wayne Times publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Manufacturing industry, which accounted for 11 petitions and represented 15.7% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Manufacturing industry, all were approved.

Compared to 2023, the Utilities sector saw an increase in the number of H-1B petitions across Ft Wayne Times publication area 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%