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How many H-1B petitions were made by Alabama employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry during 2024?

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Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS | https://www.dhswatchlist.com/

Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS | https://www.dhswatchlist.com/

Employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry based in Alabama submitted 171 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, 170 were approved (99.4%), while one was 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, Alabama employers across all industries submitted 1,137 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 97.5%.

The Educational Services industry led the H-1B filings in Alabama during 2024, with 386 petitions (34% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 98.5%. Meanwhile, the Manufacturing industry was the second largest contributor, filing 182 petitions (16% of the total), with an approval rate of 95.6%.

The Alabama employers which made the most petitions in the Health Care and Social Assistance sector during 2024 included University of Alabama Health Servi with 60 petitions, Devansh Lab Werks, Inc. with 11 petitions, and USA Healthcare Management, LLC with 10 petitions.

Compared to 2023, the Health Care and Social Assistance sector in Alabama saw a 10.5% decrease 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 Alabama, 2024
RankIndustryTotal Petitions% of All Submissions% Approved% Denied
1Educational Services38634%98.5%1.6%
2Manufacturing18216%95.6%4.4%
3Health Care and Social Assistance17115%99.4%0.6%
4Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services16514.5%95.8%4.2%
5Finance and Insurance847.4%98.8%1.2%
6Information706.2%98.6%1.4%
7Wholesale Trade181.6%100%0%
8Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services131.1%61.5%38.5%
9Construction100.9%100%0%
10Retail Trade90.8%100%0%
11Transportation and Warehousing80.7%100%0%
12Other Services (except Public Administration)70.6%100%0%
13Accommodation and Food Services40.4%100%0%
13Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction40.4%100%0%
15Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation30.3%100%0%
16Real Estate and Rental and Leasing20.2%100%0%
17Utilities10.1%100%0%

Top Employers in Health Care and Social Assistance Industry in Alabama, 2024

RankCompany NameTotal Petitions% Approved% Denied
1University of Alabama Health Servi60100%0%
2Devansh Lab Werks, Inc.11100%0%
3USA Healthcare Management, LLC10100%0%
4Jackson Hospital and Clinic, Inc.9100%0%
5The Health Care Authority of the C7100%0%
5Vaughan Regional Medical Center7100%0%
7University of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC4100%0%
8Houston Company Healthcare Authority D3100%0%
8HH Heart Center, LLC3100%0%
8IMC Diagnostic and Medical Clinic3100%0%
8ECM Health Group, LLC3100%0%
12Regional Health Management Corpora2100%0%
12Escambia County Health Care Authority, Inc.2100%0%
12Rchp-Florence, LLC2100%0%
12The Health Care Authority for Bapt2100%0%
12HH Health System Morgan, LLC2100%0%
12Nephrology Associates of Mobile PA2100%0%
12Alabama Cancer Care, LLC250%50%
12Montgomery Pulmonary Consultants P2100%0%
12HH Health System - Marshall, LLC2100%0%
12Rehab Employee Services, LLC2100%0%
22Lifehealth, PC1100%0%
22Gadsden Regional Physician Group P1100%0%
22The Health Care Authority of the City of Huntsville1100%0%
22Northeast Orthopedic Clinic, PC1100%0%
22Community Hospital, Inc.1100%0%
22North Marshall Pediatrics, PC1100%0%
22Capstone Health Services Foundatio1100%0%
22Integrated Behavioral Health, Inc.1100%0%
22Encompass Health Corporation1100%0%
22Nephrology of North Alabama, PC1100%0%
22Tombigbee Healthcare Authority1100%0%
22Alabama Vascular Specialists, PC1100%0%
22Prohealth Group, Inc.1100%0%
22Imc-Hospitalists, LLC1100%0%
22ECM TVCC, LLC1100%0%
22Salem VA Health Care System1100%0%
22HH Health System - Shoals, LLC1100%0%
22The Troy Hospital Health Care Authority1100%0%
22Pro Health NY, LLC1100%0%
22River Region Psychiatry Associates, LLC1100%0%
22The Therapy and Wellness Group, Inc.1100%0%
22Affinity Cardiovascular Specialist1100%0%
22Prime Healthcare Services Gadsden D B a Riverview Regional Medical Center, LLC1100%0%
22Hypertension Nephrology Dialysis a1100%0%
22Dothan Hypertension Nephrology ASS1100%0%
22River Region Psychiatry Associates1100%0%
22Montgomery Cardiovascular Associat1100%0%
22Healthcare Authority of Cullman Company1100%0%
22The Hospital Authority of the City1100%0%
22Pinnacle Physician Group, LLP1100%0%
22Huntsville Renal Clinic, P C1100%0%

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