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How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry in KC Reporter publication area during 2024?

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Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services | https://medium.com/the-u-s-digital-service/meet-the-dhs-digital-service-champions-may-2018-caee7dade2b

Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services | https://medium.com/the-u-s-digital-service/meet-the-dhs-digital-service-champions-may-2018-caee7dade2b

In 2024, 91 of the 93 H-1B petitions submitted by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry located across KC Reporter publication area were approved, according to data provided by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

This represents an approval rate of 97.8%, which is lower than the average in Missouri across all industries.

That year, the statewide average approval rate for H-1B petitions stood at 98%, slightly lower than 2023's 98.1%. Across the publication area, employers across all industries submitted 802 petitions during the same period, with an approval rate of 97.9%.

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 554 petitions, representing 69.1% of all submissions in KC Reporter publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Health Care and Social Assistance industry, which accounted for 93 petitions and represented 11.6% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Health Care and Social Assistance industry, 97.8% were approved and 2.2% were denied.

The employers that filed the most petitions in the Health Care and Social Assistance sector in KC Reporter publication area during 2024 included The Childrens Mercy Hospital with 38 petitions, Saint Luke S Health System with nine petitions, and Truman Medical Center, Inc. with seven.

The Childrens Mercy Hospital and Saint Luke S Health System with 17 other employers led the industry in the publication area with the highest approval rate of 100% each.

Compared to 2023, the Health Care and Social Assistance sector saw a 10.6% decrease in the number of H-1B petitions across KC Reporter 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.

H-1B Petitions by Industry in KC Reporter Publication Area, 2024
RankIndustryTotal Petitions% of All Submissions% Approved% Denied
1Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services55469.1%98%2%
2Health Care and Social Assistance9311.6%97.8%2.2%
3Educational Services546.7%96.3%3.7%
4Manufacturing283.5%96.4%3.6%
5Information131.6%92.3%7.7%
6Transportation and Warehousing101.2%100%0%
7Wholesale Trade91.1%100%0%
7Finance and Insurance91.1%100%0%
9Construction70.9%100%0%
10Other Services (except Public Administration)50.6%100%0%
11Management of Companies and Enterprises30.4%100%0%
12Retail Trade20.2%100%0%
13Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services10.1%100%0%
13Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction10.1%100%0%
Employer H-1B Petitions in KC Reporter Publication Area During 2024
Company NameIndustriesTotal Petitions% Approved% Denied
Perficient, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services12599.2%0.8%
Burns and Mcdonnell Engineering Company, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services86100%0%
Amdocs, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services6698.5%1.5%
Geminisoft Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services41100%0%
The Childrens Mercy HospitalHealth Care and Social Assistance40100%0%
HNTB CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services34100%0%
Telecom Technology Services, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3397%3%
HRB Professional Resources, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2892.9%7.1%
The Curators of the University of MissouriEducational Services2696.2%3.8%
Climate, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services19100%0%
Stowers Institute for Medical ResearchProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services16100%0%
Securenet Systems CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1573.3%26.7%
Transystems CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services15100%0%
Frontier Schools, Inc.Educational Services1291.7%8.3%
Saint Luke S Health SystemEducational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance11100%0%
DST Health Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services10100%0%
MHM Support ServicesHealth Care and Social Assistance10100%0%
DST Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services9100%0%
Kansas City Southern Railway CompanyTransportation and Warehousing8100%0%
SSM Health Care GroupHealth Care and Social Assistance8100%0%
Bunzl Distribution USA, LLCWholesale Trade7100%0%
Truman Medical Center, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance771.4%28.6%
DST Pharmacy Solutions, Inc.Information785.7%14.3%
Valorem, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services7100%0%
University Health PhysiciansHealth Care and Social Assistance6100%0%
Ocelot Consulting, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services580%20%
Nubes Opus, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Procom Consulting, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5100%0%
Garney Companies, Inc.Construction4100%0%
School District of Kansas City 33Educational Services4100%0%
Nextgen Information Services, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services475%25%
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas CityFinance and Insurance4100%0%
Bayer Cropscience LPManufacturing4100%0%
Bayer Research and Development Services, LLCManufacturing3100%0%
Navvis and Company, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Object Computing, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Fairview Heights Med Group S CHealth Care and Social Assistance3100%0%
Digital Plus Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Ros Technology Services, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics NaiaEducational Services, Other Services (except Public Administration)3100%0%
Burns and Mcdonnell Corporate Services, Inc.Management of Companies and Enterprises3100%0%
Nostrum Laboratories, Inc.Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3100%0%
Spigot, Inc.Information3100%0%
Lead BankFinance and Insurance3100%0%
Park UniversityEducational Services3100%0%
Skymark Refuelers, LLCManufacturing3100%0%
North American Savings Bank F S BFinance and Insurance2100%0%
Physician Groups L CHealth Care and Social Assistance2100%0%
Amitech Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Schenck Process, LLCManufacturing2100%0%
Pieriandx, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Neo Software Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Mercy Clinic East CommunitiesHealth Care and Social Assistance2100%0%
Mecs, Inc.Manufacturing2100%0%
The Herjavec Group, Corp.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Sodecia Automotive Kansas City, LLCManufacturing2100%0%
Catholic Diocese of Kansas City St. JosephOther Services (except Public Administration)2100%0%
Pacifica Consulting Services, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Openmethods, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2100%0%
Energizer Brands, LLCManufacturing2100%0%
Research Medical CenterHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Rockhurst UniversityEducational Services1100%0%
Refratechnik North America, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Roseland Broadcasting, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Se3, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Shook Hardy and Bacon, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Smoljan Endodontics, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
SS and C Gids, Inc.Information1100%0%
Stellar Elements, LLCInformation1100%0%
Swg-Sks, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
The Context NetworkProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
The Greater Kansas City CommunityOther Services (except Public Administration)1100%0%
The Learning CooperativeEducational Services1100%0%
Unlimited Logistics, LLCTransportation and Warehousing1100%0%
VSM Engineering, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Walker'S Food ProductsManufacturing1100%0%
West Argo, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
World Wide Technology Holding Company, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Energizer Manufacturing, Inc.1100%0%
Ega America, Inc.Wholesale Trade1100%0%
Eastern Airlines, LLCTransportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Dynamic Consultants Group, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
DliflcHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Custom Lighting Services, LLCConstruction1100%0%
CRB Builders, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Black and Mcdonald Engineering Services, LLCConstruction1100%0%
Bethesda Health Group, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Berkebile Nelson Immenschuh McdoweProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Benjamin an and Company, PCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Bayer U S, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Awot Global Logistics USA, Corp.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Avila UniversityEducational Services1100%0%
ARCH Resources, Inc.Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction1100%0%
Allied Materials and Equipment Company, Inc.Manufacturing10%100%
Adams Auto Sales, LLCWholesale Trade1100%0%
Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc.Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1100%0%
Pivto Digital LearningEducational Services1100%0%
Numerof and Associates, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Nitto Automotive, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
National Beef Packing Company, LLCRetail Trade1100%0%
Multivac, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Milhouse and Neal, LLP1100%0%
Midwestern Baptist Theological SemEducational Services1100%0%
Midwest Veterans Biomedical ResearProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Midwest Geriatric Management, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
Kansas City VA Medical CenterHealth Care and Social Assistance1100%0%
J P CollierManufacturing1100%0%
IPFS CorporationFinance and Insurance1100%0%
Hoefer Welker, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Herjavec Group, Corp.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Hallmark Marketing Company, LLCInformation1100%0%
Hallmark Cards IncorporatedRetail Trade1100%0%
Fellowship of Christian AthletesOther Services (except Public Administration)1100%0%
Esi Contracting, Corp.Construction1100%0%

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