Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/
Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/
This represents an approval rate of 100%, which is higher than the average in North Dakota across all industries.
That year, the statewide average approval rate for H-1B petitions stood at 95.5%, slightly lower than 2023's 96.6%. Across the publication area, employers across all industries submitted 73 petitions during the same period, with an approval rate of 93.2%.
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 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 38 petitions, representing 52.1% of all submissions in Fargo Standard publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Manufacturing industry, which accounted for seven petitions and represented 9.6% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Manufacturing industry, all were approved.
The employers in the Manufacturing sector in Fargo Standard publication area included Doosan Bobcat North America, Inc. with three petitions, Boson Motors, Inc., and Elinor Coatings, LLC with one petition each during 2024.
Compared to 2023, the Manufacturing sector saw an unchanged number of H-1B petitions across Fargo Standard 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 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 38 | 52.1% | 86.8% | 13.2% |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 7 | 9.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Educational Services | 6 | 8.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Wholesale Trade | 5 | 6.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 5 | 6.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Finance and Insurance | 4 | 5.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Information | 3 | 4.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 3 | 4.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 1.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Construction | 1 | 1.4% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infonero, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 15 | 86.7% | 13.3% |
| Aldevron, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| Border States Industries D B a, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Sheyenne Valley Special Education Unit | Educational Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 701X, Inc. | Information | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Noridian Healthcare Solutions | Finance and Insurance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Innovis Health, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Eide Bailly, LLP | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Doosan Bobcat North America, Inc. | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Doosan Digital Innovation America, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Prosource, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Lisbon Area Health Services | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Fargo Solutions, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 7cinfo Com, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 0% | 100% |
| Weather Modification, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Wanzek Construction, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Valley City State University | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ulteig Engineers, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| RDO Equipment Company | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Aldevron Madison, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Allegiance Fundraising, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lisbon Public School District 19 | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Boson Motors, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Lidgerwood Public School District | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Korber Pharma, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Bushel, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| CH Trade, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Choice Financial Group | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Elinor Coatings, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Dagger Machinery Formerly Know, Inc. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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