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East Alameda News publication area sees 1,683 H-1B petitions from employers during 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 based in the East Alameda News publication area submitted 1,683 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, 1,659 were approved (98.6%), while 24 were denied (1.4%).

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. 

In 2024, the average approval rate for H-1B petitions across the United States stood at 98%, slightly higher than 2023's 97.3%.

The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings locally during 2024, with 1,184 petitions (70.4% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 98.8%. Meanwhile, the Retail Trade industry was the second largest contributor, filing 156 petitions (9.3% of the total), with an approval rate of 98.7%.

The East Alameda News publication area employers with the most petitions during 2024 included Workday, Inc., which filed 349 petitions with an approval rate of 99.4%, Safeway, Inc. with 145 petitions and an approval rate of 97.9%, and Trinet USA, Inc., which filed 66 petitions with an approval rate of 100%.

Compared to 2023, the East Alameda News publication area saw a 3.2% 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 Alameda News Publication Area, 2024
RankIndustryTotal Petitions% of All Submissions% Approved% Denied
1Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1,18470.4%98.8%1.2%
2Retail Trade1569.3%98.7%1.3%
3Manufacturing935.5%97.8%2.2%
4Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services593.5%100%0%
5Health Care and Social Assistance523.1%100%0%
6Information352.1%94.3%5.7%
7Finance and Insurance281.7%100%0%
8Wholesale Trade90.5%100%0%
9Real Estate and Rental and Leasing70.4%100%0%
10Educational Services60.4%100%0%
11Accommodation and Food Services30.2%66.7%33.3%
11Management of Companies and Enterprises30.2%100%0%
13Transportation and Warehousing20.1%100%0%
14Other Services (except Public Administration)10.1%100%0%
14Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation10.1%0%100%
Employer H-1B Petitions in the East Alameda News Publication Area During 2024
Company NameIndustry(ies)Total Petitions% Approved% Denied
Workday, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services34999.4%0.6%
Safeway, Inc.Retail Trade14597.9%2.1%
Trinet USA, Inc.Management of Companies and Enterprises, Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services66100%0%
Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services55100%0%
Veeva Systems, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services45100%0%
10X Genomics, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services38100%0%
Edtheory, LLCFinance and Insurance, Health Care and Social Assistance33100%0%
Akshaya, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3397%3%
P2P Softtek, LLCInformation, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3096.7%3.3%
Flexon Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services28100%0%
Didi Research America, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services28100%0%
Caspex, Corp.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services27100%0%
Tailored Shared Services, LLCRetail Trade24100%0%
Brillius Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2295.5%4.5%
Blackhawk Network, Inc.Finance and Insurance22100%0%
Engineering Square, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services22100%0%
Covetit, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services20100%0%
Medallia, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services19100%0%
Smarc Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1894.4%5.6%
Smart ERP Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services18100%0%
Keyphase, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services15100%0%
S2ssoft, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services14100%0%
Criticalriver, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1492.9%7.1%
Formfactor, Inc.Manufacturing14100%0%
Aroha Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services13100%0%
Bayone Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services13100%0%
Excela Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services13100%0%
Zimeno, Inc.Manufacturing13100%0%
BMR Health Services, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance12100%0%
Noetic Information Systems, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services11100%0%
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.Manufacturing11100%0%
Sensiba, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services11100%0%
Techtu Business Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services11100%0%
BMR Infotek, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services10100%0%
Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services9100%0%
Tekion, Corp.Information, Real Estate and Rental and Leasing9100%0%
Adept Consulting Group, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services8100%0%
United Techno Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services8100%0%
Venturesoft Global, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services8100%0%
Amax Engineering CorporationManufacturing7100%0%
Fisec Global, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services7100%0%
RxcloudProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services7100%0%
Creamos Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services7100%0%
S3vision, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services7100%0%
Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.Manufacturing7100%0%
Branta Group, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services7100%0%
InterasProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services7100%0%
Cowbell Cyber, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
Onstak, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services683.3%16.7%
Dew Software, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
Cougar Technician, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
Mudrasys, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
Healthcare Triangle, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Twic, Inc.Information, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Sgic Cloud Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Adin TechnologiesProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Didi USA, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services580%20%
Travancore Analytics, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Kubayra, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Mavlra CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Astute Business SolutionsProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Athena Technology, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Ptec Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Ronbow CorporationWholesale Trade4100%0%
Thinklabs, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Technitia, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Ebots, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Syserco, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Enterprise Mobility, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Vagaro, Inc.Information3100%0%
Etech Global It Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Vimb Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Zoho CorporationInformation, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Future Iq Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Janim Systems, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Omron Robotics and Safety Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Philips Healthcare Informatics, Inc.Manufacturing3100%0%
RHP Soft, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
The New Iem, LLCManufacturing3100%0%
Teqtron, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Teamwork Speech Therapy, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance3100%0%
SPK Consultants, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services366.7%33.3%
SPK Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services366.7%33.3%
Springml, Inc.Information3100%0%
Calfus, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Coopervision, Inc.Manufacturing3100%0%
Aeye, Inc.Manufacturing3100%0%
21 Staff, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Atom Technician, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Deeproute Ai, Ltd.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Savvymoney, Inc.Finance and Insurance2100%0%
Infobiz Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services250%50%
Sedai, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
American Hospice and Home Health Care Services, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance2100%0%
Sejalit, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services250%50%
TJKMProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
International B2B Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Iron Systems, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
The Wine Group, Inc.Manufacturing2100%0%
Performant Recovery, Inc.Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services2100%0%
Kolmostar, Inc.Manufacturing2100%0%
Patelco Credit UnionFinance and Insurance2100%0%
Cloves, LLCAccommodation and Food Services250%50%
Tek Valley Corporation, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Techpeace TechnologiesInformation2100%0%
Bossini Consulting, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
March First Systems, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Matchpoint SolutionsProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Nextogen, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Netwoven, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
East Field Ventures, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Christopher Huang Cpas, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Sajix, Inc.Information2100%0%
Safetraces, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Express Global SolutionsProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Digital IMS Cloud, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
S-Team Software, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services250%50%
12th Wonder, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Virtual Enterprise System Solutions, Inc.Information250%50%
Defendbook, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Sahyog, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
314e CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Ross Stores, Inc.Management of Companies and Enterprises2100%0%
Cirrus Cloud Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Clearstack, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Hitachi Particle Engineering and Services, Inc.Manufacturing2100%0%
Veear Analytics, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services250%50%
Hrsmarter Group, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Hummingbirdev, Inc.Manufacturing2100%0%
Redica Systems, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
RBM Software, Inc.Retail Trade, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Sped Therapy Services, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Boons, Inc.Information1100%0%
Sonic Manufacturing Technologies IManufacturing1100%0%
Solarlytics, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Bolb, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Three Bird Nest, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Bregante Company, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Bridgebio Services, Inc.Information1100%0%
Sierra Westron, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
San Francisco Bay UniversityEducational Services1100%0%
Shaklee CorporationWholesale Trade1100%0%
Bridger Insurance ServicesFinance and Insurance1100%0%
Sequlite Genomics US, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Cafari, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Se2quel Partners, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Scane CropProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Apostle, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Triassic Solutions USA, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Trina Solar Development Solutions1100%0%
Amber Semiconductor, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Alif Semiconductor USA, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Aible, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Uptrend Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Aemtek, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Acutrack, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Via Technologies, Inc.1100%0%
Visionblox, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Wayne Ting and Associates, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Westec Plastics CorporationManufacturing10%100%
Y Liu Optometric CorporationHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Zest Consulting, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Zettaone Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
4leaf, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Blume Global, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Squareshift Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Star Future, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Sudorandom Labs, Inc.Finance and Insurance1100%0%
Sunnylabs Ai CorporationReal Estate and Rental and Leasing1100%0%
Super Star Future, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Bluejay Delivery, LLCTransportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Biometerplus USA, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Best USA Logistics, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Techbee, LLC1100%0%
Beagle Technology, Inc.Information1100%0%
Bay Area Business Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Bay Area Animal Health, PCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Auxo Ai, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Terminal Optimal SolutionsProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
The KPA GroupProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Atomo Dental in.Retail Trade1100%0%
The Wine Group, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Impact Online, Inc.Information1100%0%
Indra Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Inferential Business Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services10%100%
Injective Labs, Inc.Information1100%0%
Inneos, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Innomethods CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Inspo Labs, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Data Piper, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Internet Technology Architecture and Development, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Invovia, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Daanish, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
JH Technologies, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Kano Consultants, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Cybermass Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Kompsoft, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
KPJ Technology, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Cuttingedge Technologies CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Embracer Freemode, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Embrace, Inc.Other Services (except Public Administration)1100%0%
Edlinx, Inc.Educational Services1100%0%
Esentire America, Inc.Information1100%0%
Et Solar, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Dotsolved Systems, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Expanse Medical, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Fived Infotech, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Dhnoodles, Inc.Accommodation and Food Services1100%0%
Fone and Association, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
GGSP Vet, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Goldencell USA, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Hayward Quartz Technology, Inc.Manufacturing10%100%
Dattapada, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Hound Labs, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Ice Mortgage Technology, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Ichen ART Academy, Inc.Educational Services1100%0%
Neural Propulsion Systems, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Noctrix Health, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Cognix Automation, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Novateur Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Cofan USA, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Clovity, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Patronus AL, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Cloudfabrix Software, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Place Genomics CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Power Knot, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Primeit Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Prismberry, Inc.Information1100%0%
Promptbio, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Clonetab, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Circulant Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Certified Genetool, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Law Office Manpreet Singh Gahra DProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Coulomb Solutions, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Lern Education, Inc.Educational Services1100%0%
Lifefoundry, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Lil, Inc.Educational Services1100%0%
LMK InfotechProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Maxima Technologies, Corp.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Mcgrath RentcorpReal Estate and Rental and Leasing1100%0%
Convergent Consulting, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Micro Motion Table Tennis AcademyArts, Entertainment, and Recreation10%100%
Mineral, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Minkasu, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Monk Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Montessori West, Inc.Educational Services1100%0%
Contrast Security, Inc.Information1100%0%
Multilane, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Neptec Os, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%

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