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, 92 were approved (98.9%), while one was denied (1.1%).
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 Construction sector during 2024 included Powerbuild Construction, LLC with eight petitions, TK Elevator Corporation with seven petitions, and Ohmshiv Construction, LLC with six petitions.
Compared to 2023, the Construction sector in Georgia saw a 55% 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.
| 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 Construction Industry in Georgia, 2024
| Rank | Company Name | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Powerbuild Construction, LLC | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | TK Elevator Corporation | 7 | 85.7% | 14.3% |
| 3 | Ohmshiv Construction, LLC | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Knapp, Inc. | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Eastern Contractors Corporation | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Batson Cook Company | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Lord Aeck Sargent Planning & Design, Inc. | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Brtu Construction, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | NPSG Global, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Vertical Earth Incorporated | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | KB Link, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Pencor, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Jun America, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Precision 2000, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | CRH Americas Materials, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Ansco and Associates, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Octave Built | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Great Estate Builder, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Vicon Construction, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | CRH Americas, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Takco, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Allison-Smith Company, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Graycor Southern, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Brand Shared Services, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Pike Industries, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | CPM Development Corporation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Selected Vendors, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Albion General Contractors, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | North Perimeter Contractors, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Ferrovial Construction East, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Bobby Taylor Painting Holdings, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Ujamaa Construction Se, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Contractor Management Services, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Real Estate Development Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Ais WSI, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Marine Specialties I, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Osmose Utilities Services, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Incredible Installations, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Contek Construction, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Quikrete International, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Addison Smith Mechanical Contractor, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Eagle Construction and Restoration | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Batchelor and Kimball, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | One Diversified, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Hardcore, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Cmes, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Pulte Home Company, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | AAA ATM Services, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | L Y Appliances, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Dennis Taylor and Company, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Arco Design Build, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | H J Russell & Company | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Choate Construction Company | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Wilson Construction Management, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Kunj Construction USA, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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