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Retail Trade industry an employer submit 1 H-1B petition across East Central Georgia News publication area in 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

Club Car, LLC, the only employer classified under the Retail Trade industry the East Central Georgia News publication area to file an H-1B petition in 2024, had its petition approved, giving the company a 100% approval rate, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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%.

Compared to 2023, the Retail Trade sector in the East Central Georgia News 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 East Central Georgia News Publication Area, 2024
RankIndustryTotal Petitions% of All Submissions% Approved% Denied
1Educational Services5456.8%100%0%
2Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1717.9%100%0%
3Health Care and Social Assistance1212.6%100%0%
4Manufacturing77.4%71.4%28.6%
5Retail Trade11.1%100%0%
5Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services11.1%100%0%
Employer H-1B Petitions in the East Central Georgia News Publication Area During 2024
Company NameIndustryTotal Petitions% Approved% Denied
Bor Usga Obo Augusta UniversityEducational Services55100%0%
Au Medical Associates, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance8100%0%
Ambio, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
Cranston, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Wills Memorial HospitalHealth Care and Social Assistance2100%0%
Augusta Sportswear, Inc.Manufacturing2100%0%
Rhodes Financial Services, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Cooper Machine Company, Inc.Manufacturing2100%0%
FPL Foods, LLCManufacturing20%100%
Hospital Authority of Jefferson CompanyHealth Care and Social Assistance2100%0%
Southeast Retina Center, PCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Pray Services, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Ocozzio, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Manus Bio, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Management Analysis and Utilization, Inc.Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1100%0%
Jefferson County Board of EducationEducational Services1100%0%
Hashkey Global IncorporatedProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Hagler Systems, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Club Car, LLCRetail Trade1100%0%
Au Health Systems, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
ACM Georgia, LLCManufacturing1100%0%

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