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
Of these, 590 were approved (98.5%), while nine were denied (1.5%).
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%, higher than 2023's 97.3%. Statewide, Georgia employers across all industries submitted 11,933 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 96.3%.
While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 6,763 petitions, representing 56.7% of all submissions in Georgia during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Educational Services industry, which accounted for 1,114 petitions and represented 9.3% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Educational Services industry, 6,512 were approved and 251 were denied.
The Georgia employers which made the most petitions in the Information sector during 2024 included Lexisnexis Risk Solutions, Inc. with 59 petitions, Lexisnexis Risk Solutions FL, Inc. with 48 petitions, and Ot Technology, Inc. with 43 petitions.
Compared to 2023, the Information sector in Georgia saw a 21.4% decrease 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 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6,763 | 56.7% | 96.3% | 3.7% |
| 2 | Educational Services | 1,114 | 9.3% | 98.6% | 1.4% |
| 3 | Information | 599 | 5% | 98.5% | 1.5% |
| 4 | Manufacturing | 594 | 5% | 97.8% | 2.2% |
| 5 | Retail Trade | 574 | 4.8% | 97.7% | 2.3% |
| 6 | Finance and Insurance | 562 | 4.7% | 98.9% | 1.1% |
| 7 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 451 | 3.8% | 74.7% | 25.3% |
| 8 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 371 | 3.1% | 96.2% | 3.8% |
| 8 | Wholesale Trade | 371 | 3.1% | 98.4% | 1.6% |
| 10 | Transportation and Warehousing | 263 | 2.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Construction | 93 | 0.8% | 98.9% | 1.1% |
| 12 | Accommodation and Food Services | 56 | 0.5% | 96.4% | 3.6% |
| 13 | Utilities | 31 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 14 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 30 | 0.3% | 96.7% | 3.3% |
| 15 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 27 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 16 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 13 | 0.1% | 92.3% | 7.7% |
| 17 | Public Administration | 9 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 17 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 9 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 2 | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| 20 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1 | 0% | 100% | 0% |
Top Employers in Information Industry in Georgia, 2024
| Rank | Company Name | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexisnexis Risk Solutions, Inc. | 59 | 98.3% | 1.7% |
| 2 | Lexisnexis Risk Solutions FL, Inc. | 48 | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Ot Technology, Inc. | 43 | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Relx D B a Lexisnexis USA, Inc. | 40 | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | CCI Corporate Services, LLC | 32 | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Lexisnexis Risk Data Management LL | 28 | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Agilysys NV, LLC | 22 | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Equifax, Inc. | 22 | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Lexisnexis USA | 19 | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Arris Solutions, LLC | 17 | 94.1% | 5.9% |
| 11 | Elsevier, Inc. | 16 | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Xebia USA, Inc. | 15 | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | Ice Data Services, Inc. | 14 | 100% | 0% |
| 14 | Itential, Inc. | 10 | 90% | 10% |
| 14 | R2 Technologies Corporation | 10 | 90% | 10% |
| 16 | Ice Data Analytics, LLC | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| 16 | Sita Information Networking Comput | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | LNRS Data Services, Inc. | 8 | 87.5% | 12.5% |
| 18 | Noke, Inc. | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| 20 | Accuity, Inc. | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| 21 | Cox Corporate Services, Inc. | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| 21 | SK C and C USA, Inc. | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| 23 | Lexisnexis Risk Data Management, LLC | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 23 | Arris Global Services, Inc. | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 23 | Ciox Health D B a Datavant Inc., LLC | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 23 | Hearst Business Media Corporation | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 23 | Taskrabbit, Inc. | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Turner Services, Inc. | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Northstar Technologies, Inc. | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Seeburger, Inc. | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Lexisnexis Vitalchek Network, Inc. | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | National Account Service Company, LLC | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Roadie D B a Roadie, Inc. | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 34 | Enclarity, Inc. | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 34 | Sharecare Operating Company, Inc. | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 34 | Kapsch Trafficcom USA, Inc. | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 34 | Brightree, LLC | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 34 | Sita Information Networking Computing USA United States, Inc. | 3 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| 34 | The Cbord Group, Inc. | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 34 | Sage Software, Inc. | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 34 | World Compliance, Inc. | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 34 | Financial Software and Services, Inc. | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 34 | Ciox Health, LLC | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 34 | Aptean, Inc. | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 34 | Informatik Data Solutions, Inc. | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 46 | Astound Commerce Corporation | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 46 | Revionics, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 46 | Corecard Software, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 46 | Conure Telecom Services, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 46 | Fullstory, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 46 | Securends, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 46 | Breeze Technologies, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 46 | Open Systems, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Rib Software North America, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Onsolve, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Infinito Solutions, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Webops, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Canto Software, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Pride Cell, LLC | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| 54 | Altocloud, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Logility, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Geodigital International Corporation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Spay, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Nowaccount Network Corporation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Sharecare, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Buti Diners D B a Skipli, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Pozz, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | JKV International, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Alliance Mart, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Fuse Analytics, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Ice Data Indices, LLC | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| 54 | Toolpath Labs, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Edu Infotech International Resources, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Pie America Publishing, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Cognosos, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Arris Enterprises, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Tomorrow Pictures, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Dojosoft System, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Zver, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Peniel Solutions, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Intradiem, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Agilysys, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Lexisnexis Vitalcheck Network, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Fiserv Solutions, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Q Menu, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Armentrout Matheny Thurmond, P C | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Demand Driven Technologies, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Big Analytixs, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Internap Holding D B a Horizon, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Sinch America, Inc. | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| 54 | Profisee Group, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Myhealth, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Healthlink Dimensions, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Cumulus Media New Holdings, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Atlanta Journal Constitution, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Wenestim, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Simplified It Products, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Prismm, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Knowable, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Anchor Power Solutions, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Merchlogix, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | H4strategy, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 54 | Spinvfx America, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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