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H-1B Insights: Employers in Tampa Republic publication area file 2,773 petitions throughout 2024

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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/

Employers based in the Tampa Republic publication area submitted 2,773 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, 2,692 were approved (97.1%), while 81 were denied (2.9%).

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 2,304 petitions (83.1% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 96.7%. Meanwhile, the Health Care and Social Assistance industry was the second largest contributor, filing 92 petitions (3.3% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.

The Tampa Republic publication area employers with the most petitions during 2024 included PWC Advisory Services, LLC, which filed 755 petitions with an approval rate of 99.7%, Kforce, Inc. with 510 petitions and an approval rate of 90.6%, and Pricewaterhousecoopers, LLP, which filed 139 petitions with an approval rate of 100%.

Compared to 2023, the Tampa Republic publication area saw a 1% 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 Tampa Republic Publication Area, 2024
RankIndustryTotal Petitions% of All Submissions% Approved% Denied
1Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2,30483.1%96.7%3.3%
2Health Care and Social Assistance923.3%100%0%
3Educational Services893.2%100%0%
4Manufacturing592.1%96.6%3.4%
5Information582.1%98.3%1.7%
6Management of Companies and Enterprises451.6%100%0%
7Finance and Insurance250.9%100%0%
8Utilities120.4%100%0%
9Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services110.4%100%0%
10Construction100.4%100%0%
11Other Services (except Public Administration)80.3%100%0%
12Wholesale Trade50.2%100%0%
12Retail Trade50.2%100%0%
14Real Estate and Rental and Leasing30.1%100%0%
15Accommodation and Food Services20.1%100%0%
15Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation20.1%100%0%
17Transportation and Warehousing10%100%0%
Employer H-1B Petitions in the Tampa Republic Publication Area During 2024
Company NameIndustry(ies)Total Petitions% Approved% Denied
PWC Advisory Services, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Management of Companies and Enterprises75599.7%0.3%
Kforce, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Information51090.6%9.4%
Pricewaterhousecoopers, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services139100%0%
PWC US Tax, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services11799.1%0.9%
PWC US Consulting, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services9098.9%1.1%
University of South FloridaInformation, Educational Services64100%0%
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance61100%0%
Tekinvaderz, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services6098.3%1.7%
Nic Info Tek, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4991.8%8.2%
PWC US Group, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Management of Companies and Enterprises47100%0%
PWC US Business Advisory, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services46100%0%
SRI Technician Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services39100%0%
Atkinsrealis USA, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services33100%0%
PWC Product Sales, LLCInformation, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services32100%0%
WB Solutions, LLCRetail Trade, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3096.7%3.3%
Amzur Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services23100%0%
Ruri Software Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2295.5%4.5%
The Fountain Group, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2195.2%4.8%
Global Soft Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2190.5%9.5%
Strategic It Experts, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1894.4%5.6%
Ganait, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services17100%0%
Auto Club Services, Inc.Finance and Insurance17100%0%
Anchor Glass Container CorporationManufacturing1693.8%6.3%
Unicon Systems, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services14100%0%
Global Infotech Services, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1384.6%15.4%
Refresco Beverages US, Inc.Manufacturing1392.3%7.7%
The University of TampaEducational Services12100%0%
Pollux Consultancy Services, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services11100%0%
Tampa Electric CompanyUtilities11100%0%
Corporate Computer Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services10100%0%
NJ Technician, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services10100%0%
Itrending Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services10100%0%
Skillsight, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services988.9%11.1%
Pioneer Medical Group, PLHealth Care and Social Assistance9100%0%
Baycare Medical GroupHealth Care and Social Assistance9100%0%
Knowbe4, Inc.Information, Educational Services8100%0%
Fsteck, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services887.5%12.5%
Cirkul, Inc.Manufacturing8100%0%
Masonite CorporationManufacturing8100%0%
Hashcode Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services8100%0%
Solutions UiuxProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services8100%0%
Focus It, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services7100%0%
Walker Consultants, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services7100%0%
Vuram, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services7100%0%
Ardurra Group, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services7100%0%
Medhok, Inc.Information7100%0%
Super Technician Consulting, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services666.7%33.3%
Legend Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
Sigma Analytics, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
Kubex Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services6100%0%
SM Advan Technology, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Siritechsolutions, Corp.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Atkins North America, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
APP Soft Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Bluecloud Services, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Cynerzy SystemsProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
American Cancer Society, Inc.Other Services (except Public Administration)5100%0%
Katpro Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Uma Education, Inc.Educational Services5100%0%
Bvkstek Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services580%20%
Sap Technician, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services475%25%
Zenardy, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Zaniboni Lighting, LLCManufacturing4100%0%
Baslee Engineering Solutions Bes, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Convene, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Vrize, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services475%25%
Astrosoft Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Techfortune, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Application Development Consultants, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services4100%0%
Mavirik Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Connectwise, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Compliancequest, Inc.Information3100%0%
ND Global Consulting Services, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Nexzen Cloud SolutionsProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Apricot Technician, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Sirrus Software Services, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Florida Kidney Physicians, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance3100%0%
Amscot TechnologiesProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services366.7%33.3%
Islamic Society of Tampa Bay AreaEducational Services3100%0%
University Community Hospital, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance2100%0%
Revenue Management Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
BRP Colleague, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
BW Water Americas, Inc.Construction2100%0%
Tweta Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Redvector.com, LLCEducational Services2100%0%
Lonza Tampa, LLCManufacturing2100%0%
Cbase, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Radiology Associates of South FlorHealth Care and Social Assistance2100%0%
Kaizen Soft Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Trellance Cooperative Holdings, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
MHK - Medhok, Inc.Information, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Mize, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Virtual Frameworks, Inc.Information2100%0%
Naav Consulting, Inc.Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services2100%0%
VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering, Inc.Manufacturing2100%0%
Noise Consulting Group, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Apex Service Partners, LLCConstruction2100%0%
Onicx, LLCConstruction2100%0%
Prov International, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Prince Contracting, LLCConstruction2100%0%
Prida Guida and Perez P aProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Adex Medical Staffing, LLCAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services2100%0%
Pricewaterhousecoopers It ServicesInformation, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Pegasustsi, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Techaffinity Consulting, Inc.Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services2100%0%
Florida Transportation Engineering, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Tenex Software Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services250%50%
The Code Icons, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Groundgame. Health, Inc.Other Services (except Public Administration)2100%0%
Florida Health Sciences Center, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance2100%0%
Continuumcloud, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Softnet, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services250%50%
Healthaxis Group, LLCInformation250%50%
Financial-Information-Technologies, LLCFinance and Insurance2100%0%
Smart Meter, LLCManufacturing2100%0%
Computer Global Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Exalync, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Imi Infra Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services250%50%
Citratek, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Seenmax Business SolutionsProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services250%50%
Emerge It Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Survtech Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Sxope, Inc.Information1100%0%
Sycamore Engineering, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Preferred Materials, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Precision Personnel, Inc.Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1100%0%
Syniverse Technologies, LLC1100%0%
Tampa City Ballet, Inc.Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation1100%0%
Sunview SoftwareProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Tampa Bay Wave, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Tampa Pharmacy 13, LLCRetail Trade1100%0%
Aarna Hospitality, LLCRetail Trade1100%0%
TJZ Holdings, LLCAccommodation and Food Services1100%0%
Saritasa, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Shining 3D Technology, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Signode Industrial Group, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Unified Womens HealthcareAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1100%0%
The School Board of Hillsborough CEducational Services1100%0%
Slide Insurance Holdings, Inc.Finance and Insurance1100%0%
Rave Commercial, LLCConstruction1100%0%
Vandnil Management Services, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Rapel International, LLCAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1100%0%
VCS Engineering, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Qualawash Holdings, LLCAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1100%0%
Steinbrenner Racing, LLCArts, Entertainment, and Recreation1100%0%
The Disbrow CorporationWholesale Trade1100%0%
Stella Automotive Ai, Inc.Information1100%0%
Techminds It, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Stone Mart Marble and Travertine Group, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Crete Mechanical Group N K a CreteAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1100%0%
Crete PA Holdco, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
CSM Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Cyber Chasse, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Damla Burnukara, LLCReal Estate and Rental and Leasing1100%0%
Lab LLC, D.D.S.Manufacturing1100%0%
Direct Components, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Direct Kitchen and Bath, Inc.Retail Trade1100%0%
Elutions Services, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Emera Technologies, LLCUtilities1100%0%
Empower Benefits, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Es Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Ewinds It SolutionsProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Exzac, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Exzeo USA, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
FL Technician Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Florida College, Inc.Educational Services1100%0%
Fosphorus, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Framework Group, LLCConstruction1100%0%
Gerdau Ameristeel US, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Academic Medical Group, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
AirlinksinProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
American Integrity Insurance Company of FloridaFinance and Insurance1100%0%
American Youth AcademyEducational Services1100%0%
Applied Database, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Avalon Administrative Services, LLCFinance and Insurance1100%0%
AXL It Solutions, Corp.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Betacom IncorporatedInformation1100%0%
Better Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Blackstraw, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Bluepearl Vet, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Bond Pro, Inc.Information1100%0%
Broadstaff, LLCAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1100%0%
Bulldog Gaskets and Engine Parts, LLCWholesale Trade1100%0%
C and L Value Advisors, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
CHHJ Franchising, LLCTransportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Christian Tyler Properties, LLCReal Estate and Rental and Leasing1100%0%
Circuitryai, Inc.Information1100%0%
Cloudteam, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Coast Florida, P. A.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Lee Fisher International, Inc.Retail Trade1100%0%
Liberty Alliance, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Mas Global Consulting, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Micro Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
MNR It Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
New Springs, Inc.Educational Services1100%0%
Nilogen Oncosystems, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Norman Clayman Endocrine Institute, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Oasis Corporate Housing, Inc.Real Estate and Rental and Leasing1100%0%
Omegasoft International, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Opswat, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Orchid Underwriters Agency, LLCFinance and Insurance1100%0%
Oros Technician, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Orozco Architecture, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Os Management a Bloomin Brands Company, Inc.Accommodation and Food Services1100%0%
OTF Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Pao and Company, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Patel Greene and Associates, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Physician Partners of AmericaHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Picus Security US, LLCInformation1100%0%
Hanker Systems, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Harvest Croo, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
HCI Group, Inc.Finance and Insurance1100%0%
Health E Systems, LLCFinance and Insurance1100%0%
Healthmap Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Helixbeat, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Homee, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Huhu, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Ibridge Techsoft, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Ideal Image Development CorporatioOther Services (except Public Administration)1100%0%
Ifco Systems US, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Immersive Technician, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Infinity Engineering Group, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Innovation Cabinetry, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Ipex Systems, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services10%100%
JVB Architect, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
KB Corporate Holdings, LLCWholesale Trade1100%0%
KPRMT Global Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Lambent Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
LCG Advisory Services, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%

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