Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership
This represents an approval rate of 99.1%, 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 Educational Services industry led H-1B petition approvals in the Lafayette Times publication area during 2024, filing a total of 171 petitions (81% of all submissions) and receiving 169 approvals, resulting in an approval rate of 98.8%. The Health Care and Social Assistance industry followed, with 13 petitions (6.2% 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 Purdue University with 177 petitions and 98.9% of them approved, See Page Eight with eight petitions and all of them approved, and Cac Auto Group, LLC with six petitions filed and an approval rate of 100%.
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 | Educational Services | 171 | 81% | 98.8% | 1.2% |
| 2 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 13 | 6.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Retail Trade | 7 | 3.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 2.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Manufacturing | 3 | 1.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 0.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Information | 1 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue University | Educational Services | 177 | 98.9% | 1.1% |
| See Page Eight | Health Care and Social Assistance | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Cac Auto Group, LLC | Retail Trade | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Cook Research Incorporated | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Franciscan Alliance, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Wabash National Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Pe Tucker Insurance Agency, Inc. | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Riggs Community Health Center | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Quasistatics, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nanshan America Aat, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Nanores, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mann Brothers Holdings, LLC | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Logansport Community School Corporation | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lafayette Tents and Events, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Inotiv, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Indiana University Health Frankfort, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Illumination International, LLC | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Fresh World Market in, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Business System Solutions, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Blue Wave Capital and Consulting D | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Alotta Therapy, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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