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How many H-1B petitions made by Ohio employers were approved during 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/

In 2024, 6,490 of the 6,622 H-1B petitions submitted by employers based in Ohio 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 98%, which is on par with the nationwide average.

In 2024, the average approval rate for H-1B petitions across the U.S. also stood at 98%, slightly higher than the 97.3% recorded in 2023.

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 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led H-1B petition approvals in Ohio during 2024, filing a total of 2,749 petitions (41.5% of all submissions) and receiving 2,672 approvals, resulting in an approval rate of 97.2%. The Manufacturing industry followed, with 944 petitions (14.3% of all submissions), receiving 930 approvals and an approval rate of 98.5%.

Employers are classified under industries based on their reported operations and may be involved in multiple industries.

The Ohio employers with the most approvals during 2024 included Cleveland Clinic, filing a total of 252 petitions and receiving 250 approvals, resulting in an approval rate of 99.2%, and The Ohio State University, which filed 231 petitions and received 227 approvals, resulting in an approval rate of 98.3%.

Compared to 2023, Ohio saw a 7.8% 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.

Ohio H-1B Petition Distribution by Industry in 2024

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services [41.5%]Manufacturing [14.3%]Health Care and Social Assistance [11.8%]Educational Services [10.3%]Finance and Insurance [7.1%]Industries <5% [13.3%]

H-1B Petitions by Industry in Ohio, 2024

RankIndustryTotal Petitions% of All SubmissionsApproved Petitions% Approved% Denied
1Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2,74941.5%2,67297.2%2.8%
2Manufacturing94414.3%93098.5%1.5%
3Health Care and Social Assistance78111.8%77098.6%1.4%
4Educational Services68210.3%67498.8%1.2%
5Finance and Insurance4717.1%46899.4%0.6%
6Retail Trade2543.8%25198.8%1.2%
7Wholesale Trade1952.9%19399%1%
8Information1021.5%9896.1%3.9%
9Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services761.1%7497.4%2.6%
10Transportation and Warehousing550.8%5396.4%3.6%
11Public Administration450.7%45100%0%
12Other Services (except Public Administration)430.6%43100%0%
13Construction350.5%35100%0%
14Real Estate and Rental and Leasing260.4%26100%0%
15Utilities240.4%24100%0%
16Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation130.2%13100%0%
17Accommodation and Food Services130.2%1292.3%7.7%
18Management of Companies and Enterprises80.1%8100%0%
19Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting60.1%583.3%16.7%
20Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction2~0%2100%0%

Top 100 Employers in Ohio, 2024

RankCompany NameIndustry(ies)Total PetitionsApproved Petitions% Approved% Denied
1Cleveland ClinicHealth Care and Social Assistance25225099.2%0.8%
2The Ohio State UniversityEducational Services23122798.3%1.7%
3SLK America, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services20520198%2%
4ERP Analysts, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services18318098.4%1.6%
5Strategic Systems, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services13513499.3%0.7%
6The Huntington National BankFinance and Insurance130130100%0%
7Cardinal Health, Inc.Wholesale Trade113113100%0%
8Cincinnati Children S Hospital Med CenterHealth Care and Social Assistance8484100%0%
9Case Western Reserve UniversityEducational Services8282100%0%
10The Sherwin Williams CompanyConstruction; Manufacturing828198.8%1.2%
11Eaton CorporationManufacturing7373100%0%
12Progressive Casualty Insurance CompanyFinance and Insurance717098.6%1.4%
13Fuyao Glass America, Inc.Manufacturing6565100%0%
14University of CincinnatiEducational Services5555100%0%
14The Kroger CompanyRetail Trade5555100%0%
16The Metrohealth SystemHealth Care and Social Assistance5252100%0%
17Honda Development and Manufacturing of America, LLCManufacturing4848100%0%
18Devfi, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4545100%0%
19Health Carousel, LLCAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services454497.8%2.2%
20Everest Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4242100%0%
21OCLC, Inc.Information414097.6%2.4%
21Goken America, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services424095.2%4.8%
21The Ohio UniversityEducational Services4040100%0%
24USG, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3939100%0%
24University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterHealth Care and Social Assistance3939100%0%
24Research INST Nwide Childrens HospitalProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3939100%0%
27Usacs Medical Group, Ltd.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3838100%0%
27Fifth Third Bank National AssociationFinance and Insurance3838100%0%
27Synapse Technician Services, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services403895%5%
30Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLCManufacturing3636100%0%
30Nationwide InsuranceFinance and Insurance373697.3%2.7%
32Mast Technology Services, Inc.Retail Trade3535100%0%
33Capgemini America, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services363494.4%5.6%
33University Hospitals Medical Group, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance3434100%0%
35Caresource Management Services, LLCFinance and Insurance; Public Administration3333100%0%
35Agent Infotek, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services363391.7%8.3%
37Luxottica of America, Inc.Manufacturing; Retail Trade333297%3%
37Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance3232100%0%
37Mak Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3232100%0%
40Racedog, Ltd.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services323196.9%3.1%
40Medpace, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services333193.9%6.1%
40Toogann Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services3131100%0%
43The University of ToledoEducational Services3030100%0%
43Kent State UniversityEducational Services3030100%0%
43Onix Networking, Corp.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3030100%0%
46Dana Automotive Systems Group, LLCManufacturing2929100%0%
46Gathi Analytics, LLCInformation; Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2929100%0%
46Kettering Medical CenterProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services; Health Care and Social Assistance342985.3%14.7%
46First Solar, Inc.Manufacturing; Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2929100%0%
50Keybank National AssociationFinance and Insurance292896.6%3.4%
50Parker Hannifin CorporationManufacturing2828100%0%
52Dizer, Corp.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2727100%0%
52Abercrombie and Fitch Management CRetail Trade282796.4%3.6%
52Neumeric Technologies CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services302790%10%
55Great American Insurance CompanyFinance and Insurance2626100%0%
5584 51, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2626100%0%
55Columbus Technology Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2626100%0%
55NTT Data Business Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services292689.7%10.3%
59Devcare Solutions LimitedProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2525100%0%
59Svats, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services282589.3%10.7%
59Ideate Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2525100%0%
59Steris CorporationManufacturing262596.2%3.8%
63Renee Systems, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services252496%4%
63Deemsys, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services252496%4%
65Exel, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing; Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2323100%0%
65Dataeconomy, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2323100%0%
65Evoke TechnologiesProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services242395.8%4.2%
68General Electric CompanyManufacturing; Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2222100%0%
68Nationwide Childrens HospitalProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services; Health Care and Social Assistance2222100%0%
70Divis Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services222195.5%4.5%
70CBTS Technology Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services222195.5%4.5%
70G2O, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services222195.5%4.5%
73Worldpay, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2020100%0%
73Paycor, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2020100%0%
75Ohio Farmers Insurance CompanyFinance and Insurance1919100%0%
76Centric Consulting, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1818100%0%
76Netjets Services, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing1818100%0%
78Yashco Systems, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services181794.4%5.6%
78Veenus Infotechs CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1717100%0%
78Assurecare, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1717100%0%
78Lyve Technician, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1717100%0%
78Denovo Systems, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1717100%0%
78Crown Equipment CorporationManufacturing1717100%0%
78Metiz Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1717100%0%
78Integration Developer Network, LLCInformation; Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1717100%0%
78American Honda Motor Company, Inc.Manufacturing; Wholesale Trade1717100%0%
87Cleveland Clinic FloridaHealth Care and Social Assistance171694.1%5.9%
87Meridiansoft, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1616100%0%
87R and L Carriers Shared Services LTransportation and Warehousing1616100%0%
87Staidlogic, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services171694.1%5.9%
87Sterling Jewelers, Inc.Retail Trade1616100%0%
87Indus Valley Consultants, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1616100%0%
87Cintas CorporationOther Services (except Public Administration)1616100%0%
87Oberlin CollegeEducational Services1616100%0%
95A Squared Businesses and Consulting, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services171588.2%11.8%
95American Electric PowerUtilities1515100%0%
95Miami UniversityEducational Services1515100%0%
95Archents, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1515100%0%
95Western Reserve Health Education, Inc.Educational Services1515100%0%
95Narwal, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1515100%0%

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