Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership/ur-m-jaddou-director-us-citizenship-and-immigration-services
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership/ur-m-jaddou-director-us-citizenship-and-immigration-services
Of these, 468 were approved (99.4%), while three were denied (0.6%).
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, Ohio employers across all industries submitted 6,524 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 98%.
The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in Ohio during 2024, with 2,749 petitions (42.1% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 97.2%. Meanwhile, the Manufacturing industry was the second largest contributor, filing 944 petitions (14.5% of the total), with an approval rate of 98.5%.
The Ohio employers which made the most petitions in the Finance and Insurance sector during 2024 included The Huntington National Bank with 130 petitions, Progressive Casualty Insurance Com with 63 petitions, and Nationwide Insurance with 37 petitions.
Compared to 2023, the Finance and Insurance sector in Ohio saw an 8% 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 | 2,749 | 42.1% | 97.2% | 2.8% |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 944 | 14.5% | 98.5% | 1.5% |
| 3 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 781 | 12% | 98.6% | 1.4% |
| 4 | Educational Services | 682 | 10.5% | 98.8% | 1.2% |
| 5 | Finance and Insurance | 471 | 7.2% | 99.4% | 0.6% |
| 6 | Retail Trade | 254 | 3.9% | 98.8% | 1.2% |
| 7 | Wholesale Trade | 195 | 3% | 99% | 1% |
| 8 | Information | 102 | 1.6% | 96.1% | 3.9% |
| 9 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 76 | 1.2% | 97.4% | 2.6% |
| 10 | Transportation and Warehousing | 55 | 0.8% | 96.4% | 3.6% |
| 11 | Public Administration | 45 | 0.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 43 | 0.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | Construction | 35 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 14 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 26 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | Utilities | 24 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 16 | Accommodation and Food Services | 13 | 0.2% | 92.3% | 7.7% |
| 16 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 13 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 8 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 6 | 0.1% | 83.3% | 16.7% |
| 20 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 2 | 0% | 100% | 0% |
Top Employers in Finance and Insurance Industry in Ohio, 2024
| Rank | Company Name | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Huntington National Bank | 130 | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Progressive Casualty Insurance Com | 63 | 98.4% | 1.6% |
| 3 | Nationwide Insurance | 37 | 97.3% | 2.7% |
| 4 | Fifth Third Bank National Associat | 32 | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Keybank National Association | 29 | 96.6% | 3.5% |
| 6 | Great American Insurance Company | 26 | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Ohio Farmers Insurance Company | 19 | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Medical Mutual of Ohio | 12 | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Central Mutual Insurance Company | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Bread Financial Payments, Inc. | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Crosscountry Mortgage, LLC | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Progressive Casualty Insurance Company | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | Encova Service D B a Encova I, Corp. | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | Ccfi Companies, LLC | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | Grange Insurance Company | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinna | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | Glidepath Holdings, Inc. | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Fifth Third Bank National Association | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Axcess Financial Services, Inc. | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Klarna, Inc. | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Encova Service D B a Encova Insurance, Corp. | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 22 | Hylant Group, Inc. | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 22 | BMW Financial Services LLC, NA | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 22 | Caret Holdings D B a Root Inc., Inc. | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 22 | Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 22 | The Park National Bank | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Midland Guardian Company | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Western Reserve Mutual Casualty Company | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Ohio Public Employees Retirement System | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Constellation Insurance, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | National Interstate Insurance Company | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 32 | First Financial Bank | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 32 | Fillmore Capital Partners, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 32 | Omi Management U S Limited Partner | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 32 | Huntington Securities, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 32 | Diebold Nixdorf Incorporated | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 32 | The Cincinnati Insurance Company | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 32 | Be Solutions, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 32 | Third Federal Savings and Loan | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 32 | Diamond Hill Capital Management, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 32 | Splash Financial, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 32 | Marsh Berry & Company D B a Marshberry, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 32 | Caresource Management Services, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 32 | School Employees Retirement System of Ohio | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 32 | Aultcare, Corp. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 32 | Luma Financial Technologies, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 32 | Capstone Corporate Finance, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 32 | Northern Trace Capital, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 32 | Gospel Light Mennonite Church Medical Aid Plan | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 32 | PTZ Insurance Agency, Ltd. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 32 | Aba Insurance Services, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 32 | Cleveland Research Company, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 32 | Branch Financial, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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