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Pensacola Times publication area sees 577 H-1B petitions from employers during 2024

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Employers based in the Pensacola Times publication area submitted 577 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, 567 were approved (98.3%), while 10 were denied (1.7%).

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 279 petitions (48.4% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 97.5%. Meanwhile, the Health Care and Social Assistance industry was the second largest contributor, filing 52 petitions (9% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.

The Pensacola Times publication area employers with the most petitions during 2024 included Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., which filed 40 petitions with an approval rate of 97.5%, SGS Technologie, LLC with 32 petitions and an approval rate of 100%, and Strategic It Experts, Inc., which filed 18 petitions with an approval rate of 94.4%.

Compared to 2023, the Pensacola Times publication area saw a 2.9% 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 Pensacola Times Publication Area, 2024
RankIndustryTotal Petitions% of All Submissions% Approved% Denied
1Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services27948.4%97.5%2.5%
2Health Care and Social Assistance529%100%0%
3Manufacturing508.7%100%0%
4Educational Services376.4%100%0%
5Construction335.7%100%0%
6Finance and Insurance264.5%100%0%
7Retail Trade172.9%100%0%
8Information142.4%85.7%14.3%
8Transportation and Warehousing142.4%100%0%
10Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation91.6%100%0%
10Accommodation and Food Services91.6%100%0%
10Other Services (except Public Administration)91.6%100%0%
13Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services61%100%0%
13Wholesale Trade61%100%0%
15Real Estate and Rental and Leasing20.3%100%0%
15Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction20.3%100%0%
17Utilities10.2%100%0%
17Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting10.2%100%0%
Employer H-1B Petitions in the Pensacola Times Publication Area During 2024
Company NameIndustry(ies)Total Petitions% Approved% Denied
Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4097.5%2.5%
SGS Technologie, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services32100%0%
Strategic It Experts, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1894.4%5.6%
Moss and Associates, LLCConstruction17100%0%
Bankers Healthcare Group, LLCFinance and Insurance16100%0%
Majestic It Services, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1392.3%7.7%
Icube Consultancy Services, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services12100%0%
River City Education Services, Inc.Educational Services11100%0%
Pediatric AssociatesHealth Care and Social Assistance11100%0%
Chep USAManufacturing10100%0%
University of West FloridaEducational Services10100%0%
University of North FloridaEducational Services10100%0%
Anthology, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services9100%0%
Tallahassee Memorial HealthcareHealth Care and Social Assistance9100%0%
RJ Systems, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services8100%0%
Outcomes Operating, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services8100%0%
Sterling 5, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services7100%0%
SNG Infotech, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services7100%0%
TBC CorporationRetail Trade7100%0%
Hilton Resorts CorporationAccommodation and Food Services7100%0%
Navinta III, Inc.Manufacturing7100%0%
Universal City Development Partners, Ltd.Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation6100%0%
Brambles USA, Inc.Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
Cogent Data Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
Baycare Health System, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance6100%0%
Suthra Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc.Accommodation and Food Services, Other Services (except Public Administration)5100%0%
Stars Education Services, Inc.Educational Services5100%0%
Vali, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Biomet 3i, LLCManufacturing4100%0%
DHL Express USA, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing4100%0%
United Veterinary Care CA, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services475%25%
Odonnell Dannwolf and Partners ARCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Anent, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services475%25%
Global Information Services, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Scriptpicks, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Doctors Memorial HospitalHealth Care and Social Assistance3100%0%
Step One Automotive Group, LLCRetail Trade3100%0%
Kore Ai, Inc.Information3100%0%
John Moriarty and Associates of Florida, Inc.Construction3100%0%
Cloud Technology Group, LLCManufacturing3100%0%
Global Soft Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Innoworld Information Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Petticoat-Schmitt Civil ContractorConstruction3100%0%
Ardaman and Associates, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Aspirantspro It Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services366.7%33.3%
V Cruises US, LLCTransportation and Warehousing3100%0%
Automata Transactions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Bedabox, LLCTransportation and Warehousing3100%0%
Brevard Health Alliance, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance3100%0%
Vsoft Solutions, Inc.Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services3100%0%
Propel Engineering, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
John Zona III PAProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Vande Wellness, LLCOther Services (except Public Administration)2100%0%
MN8 Energy, LLCConstruction2100%0%
Glacier SKY Analytics, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Gladinet, Inc.Information2100%0%
American Bancard, LLCFinance and Insurance2100%0%
Jaycon Systems, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Qolo, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Quantum Code Consultancy Services, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
WGI, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Munchem, Inc.2100%0%
Iris Infotech, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
North Rock Capital Management, LLCFinance and Insurance2100%0%
Holiday INN Club Vacations for, Inc.Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services2100%0%
626opco.comWholesale Trade, Other Services (except Public Administration)2100%0%
Mirra Health Care, LLCFinance and Insurance2100%0%
Control Laser CorporationManufacturing2100%0%
Tek Artisans, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
BV Insights, LLCInformation, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services250%50%
Livia Leite Law Firm PAProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Danfoss, LLCManufacturing2100%0%
Symmetrize, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Carepredict, Inc.Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Ultimate Fitness GroupArts, Entertainment, and Recreation2100%0%
University Community Hospital, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance2100%0%
Premier Medical Associates of Florida, LLC.Health Care and Social Assistance2100%0%
The Mosaic CompanyMining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction2100%0%
As Info, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Ramcotek Consulting, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Rave Infosys, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
New College of FloridaEducational Services1100%0%
Pharma, LLCRetail Trade1100%0%
PQH Group Design, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Novatio Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Ptac Engineering, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Pediatric and Internal Medicine SpecialHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Ocala Health Trauma, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Pace FL Dental Services, PLLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
PS Kis, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Prosser, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Priderock Capital Partners, LLCReal Estate and Rental and Leasing1100%0%
Techminds It, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Tempra Technology, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Tops Vacuum and Sewing, Inc.10%100%
Trident Home Loans, LLCFinance and Insurance1100%0%
Unilumin USA, LLCWholesale Trade1100%0%
Uniprime International, LLCWholesale Trade1100%0%
United Veterinary Care, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
United Veterinary Care TX D B, PLLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
V Cruises Intermediate LimitedTransportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Videoport IPTV, LLCInformation1100%0%
Vip Care, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Visually, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Vuaant, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
W W Gay Mech Contractor, Inc.Construction1100%0%
Wholesale Building Products, LLCRetail Trade1100%0%
Yifew, LLCInformation1100%0%
Youre Looking Good, LLCRetail Trade1100%0%
Zenith Care, Inc.Retail Trade1100%0%
Rayonier Operating Company, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting1100%0%
Red Team Software, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Regal Marine Industries, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Revology Cars, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Rsae Labs, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
S3gen Technician, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Sage Dental Group of Florida, PLLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Science Interactive Group, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
SDR Engineering, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Silver Airways, LLCTransportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Silver Bullet Technology, Inc.Information1100%0%
Skylark Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Skyline Attractions, LLCConstruction1100%0%
Smurfit Kappa Packaging, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Sovereign Healthcare of Bonifay, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Space Perspective, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Synergy Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Techfortune, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Boogies Watersports, Inc.Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation1100%0%
Brightplan, LLCInformation1100%0%
Cardiovascular Anesthesia Consultants of Central Florida, PLLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Certuche Associates USA, LLC1100%0%
CFI Resorts Management, Inc.Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1100%0%
CGI Windows and Doors, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
CHCS Services, Inc.Finance and Insurance1100%0%
Chromalloy Gas Turbine, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Cognizioni It Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Combat Waffle Studios, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Complete Ketamine Solutions Hollywood, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Computer Software and Solutions International, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
CSL Plasma, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Cygnus Technician, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Davis Legal CenterProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Design House Studio, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Dilisi Group, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Doroni Aerospace, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Econocaribe Consolidators, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Empower U, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
EMT Contractors, Corp.Construction1100%0%
8K, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Absen, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Ac Sunshine Securities, LLCFinance and Insurance1100%0%
Advanced Roofing, Inc.Construction1100%0%
Advanced Urology Institute, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Agile Infoways, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Air Quality Innovative Solutions, LLCConstruction1100%0%
American Infrastructure Development, Inc.1100%0%
Angels Pharmacy III, LLCRetail Trade1100%0%
Anytime Doc, Inc.Information10%100%
Apollo Medical Group PAHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
APPS Logistics, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Arjuna Enterprises, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services10%100%
Assistrx, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Association for Institutional ResearchProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Avanti Hospitality, Inc.Accommodation and Food Services1100%0%
Bifar, LLCWholesale Trade1100%0%
Blackhagen Design, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Blue Frontier, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Blue Sparq, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Boardwalk Robotics, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Integrated Mechanical Care, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
J and M Valve, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Jack Brewer Foundation, Inc.Other Services (except Public Administration)1100%0%
Jensen USA, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
King of Fans, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Kinship Precision, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Le Prestige, LLCConstruction1100%0%
Lee County Electric Cooperative, Inc.Utilities1100%0%
List Management Services, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Maa Bhawani, Inc.Retail Trade1100%0%
Maitland 175, Inc.Real Estate and Rental and Leasing1100%0%
MB Dental Health Services PA1100%0%
Microlumen, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Mirra Technician, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Mission Crest Capital Management LFinance and Insurance1100%0%
MLV Group, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Molekule, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Monticciolo Family and Sedation DentistryHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Mosaic Sales Solutions US Operating Company, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Myko Ai, Inc.1100%0%
Netlook, Inc.Information1100%0%
Enfocus Consulting Group, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Epoca International, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Equipment Tile, LLC.Construction1100%0%
Esports Now, LLCInformation1100%0%
Ewinds It SolutionsProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
FL Technician Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Florida Health Care, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Florida Lung Asthma and Sleep SpecHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
George C. J. Moore, P. A.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Global Process Consultants, LLCOther Services (except Public Administration)1100%0%
Global Research Synergies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Golden Dragon Association, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Golf and Tennis Pro Shop, Inc.Retail Trade1100%0%
Griffin Stucco, Inc.Construction1100%0%
Gulf Coast Infectious Diseases, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Handmade Florida, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Hawm, PLLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Hospitalists Group of Florida, PLLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Ila CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Infectious Diseases Specialty AssociationHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Insilicom, LLCInformation1100%0%

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