Quantcast

Yellowhammer Times

Saturday, April 19, 2025

How many H-1B petitions made by Alabama employers were approved during 2024?

Local Government

Webp 0bdg235jqk0hcrc59vlhkviae3pb

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

In 2024, 1,129 of the 1,158 H-1B petitions submitted by employers based in Alabama 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 97.5%, which is lower than the nationwide average.

In 2024, the average approval rate for H-1B petitions across the U.S. 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 Educational Services industry led H-1B petition approvals in Alabama during 2024, filing a total of 386 petitions (33.3% of all submissions) and receiving 380 approvals, resulting in an approval rate of 98.4%. The Manufacturing industry followed, with 182 petitions (15.7% of all submissions), receiving 174 approvals and an approval rate of 95.6%.

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

The Alabama employers with the most approvals during 2024 included University of Alabama at Birmingham, filing a total of 188 petitions and receiving 187 approvals, resulting in an approval rate of 99.5%, and Auburn University, which filed 77 petitions and received 76 approvals, resulting in an approval rate of 98.7%.

Compared to 2023, Alabama saw a 7.2% 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.

Alabama H-1B Petition Distribution by Industry in 2024

Educational Services [33.3%]Manufacturing [15.7%]Health Care and Social Assistance [14.8%]Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services [14.2%]Finance and Insurance [7.3%]Information [6%]Industries <5% [6.9%]

H-1B Petitions by Industry in Alabama, 2024

RankIndustryTotal Petitions% of All SubmissionsApproved Petitions% Approved% Denied
1Educational Services38633.3%38098.4%1.6%
2Manufacturing18215.7%17495.6%4.4%
3Health Care and Social Assistance17114.8%17099.4%0.6%
4Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services16514.2%15895.8%4.2%
5Finance and Insurance847.3%8398.8%1.2%
6Information706%6998.6%1.4%
7Wholesale Trade181.6%18100%0%
8Construction100.9%10100%0%
9Retail Trade90.8%9100%0%
10Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services131.1%861.5%38.5%
10Transportation and Warehousing80.7%8100%0%
12Other Services (except Public Administration)70.6%7100%0%
13Accommodation and Food Services40.3%4100%0%
13Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction40.3%4100%0%
15Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation30.3%3100%0%
16Real Estate and Rental and Leasing20.2%2100%0%
17Utilities10.1%1100%0%

Top 100 Employers in Alabama, 2024

RankCompany NameIndustry(ies)Total PetitionsApproved Petitions% Approved% Denied
1University of Alabama at BirminghamEducational Services18818799.5%0.5%
2Auburn UniversityEducational Services777698.7%1.3%
3University of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PCHealth Care and Social Assistance6464100%0%
4Shipt, Inc.Information646398.4%1.6%
5The University of AlabamaEducational Services535196.2%3.8%
5VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering, Inc.Manufacturing595186.4%13.6%
7Regions BankFinance and Insurance363597.2%2.8%
8HL Mando America CorporationManufacturing2929100%0%
9Blue Cross and Blue Shield of AlabamaFinance and Insurance2424100%0%
9Intergraph CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services252496%4%
11USA Healthcare Management, LLCEducational Services; Health Care and Social Assistance1717100%0%
11Infodrive Systems, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services181794.4%5.6%
13The University of Alabama in HuntsvilleEducational Services1616100%0%
14My Supply Chain Group, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1313100%0%
14Alfa Mutual Insurance CompanyFinance and Insurance1313100%0%
16Devansh Lab Werks, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance1111100%0%
17Jackson Hospital and Clinic, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance99100%0%
17The Health Care Authority of the City of AnnistonHealth Care and Social Assistance99100%0%
19Citw, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services88100%0%
20Motion Industries, Inc.Wholesale Trade77100%0%
20University of South AlabamaEducational Services8787.5%12.5%
20Troy UniversityEducational Services77100%0%
20GPS It Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services77100%0%
20Vaughan Regional Medical CenterHealth Care and Social Assistance77100%0%
25Jacksonville State UniversityEducational Services66100%0%
25Amphenol Tecvox, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services66100%0%
27SMP Automotive Systems Alabama, Inc.Manufacturing55100%0%
27Runergy Alabama, Inc.Manufacturing55100%0%
27Pacific Consultancy Services, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services55100%0%
27Tuskegee UniversityEducational Services55100%0%
27Adventa CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services55100%0%
27GFA Alabama, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing55100%0%
33Discovery Life SciencesProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services44100%0%
33Kamtek, Inc.Manufacturing44100%0%
33Goodwyn Mills and Cawood, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services44100%0%
33Guru Group, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services44100%0%
33Atlas Healthcare, LLCAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services9444.4%55.6%
33Am NS Calvert, LLCManufacturing44100%0%
33Vel True Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services44100%0%
332a USA, Inc.Manufacturing44100%0%
413-Gis, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services5360%40%
41HD Hyundai Power Transformers USAManufacturing33100%0%
41GD Copper U S a, Inc.Manufacturing33100%0%
41HH Heart Center, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance33100%0%
41Houston Company Healthcare AuthorityHealth Care and Social Assistance33100%0%
41IMC Diagnostic and Med Clinic, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance33100%0%
41Gulf States Conference of SeventhOther Services (except Public Administration)33100%0%
41Alabama a and M UniversityEducational Services33100%0%
41University of North AlabamaEducational Services33100%0%
41Hanon Systems Alabama CorporationManufacturing33100%0%
41ECM Health Group, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance33100%0%
41Trubridge, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services33100%0%
41Tios Capital, LLCFinance and Insurance33100%0%
41Danieli Taranis, LLCManufacturing33100%0%
41Rehab Employee Services, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance33100%0%
41BBB Industries, LLCManufacturing33100%0%
41Protective Life CorporationFinance and Insurance33100%0%
41Sio2 Medical Products, Inc.Manufacturing33100%0%
41Posco Aapc, LLCManufacturing33100%0%
41Dalton Smith Construction, LLCConstruction33100%0%
61SM America, LLCWholesale Trade22100%0%
61Talladega CollegeEducational Services22100%0%
61Yesac, Corp.Construction22100%0%
61Tennibot, Inc.Manufacturing22100%0%
61Southern Veterinary Partners, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services22100%0%
61HH Health System - Marshall, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance22100%0%
61Waverly Employment Services, LLCFinance and Insurance22100%0%
61HH Health System Morgan, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance22100%0%
61Schmidt Automotive USA LPManufacturing22100%0%
61Hibbett Retail, Inc.Retail Trade22100%0%
61Vulcan Materials CompanyMining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction22100%0%
61River Region Psychiatry Associates, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance22100%0%
61I-Pex USA Manufacturing, Inc.Manufacturing22100%0%
61Infinity Insurance CompanyFinance and Insurance22100%0%
61The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health an Affiliate of Uab Health SystemHealth Care and Social Assistance22100%0%
61University of South Alabama Health Care AuthorityEducational Services22100%0%
61Regional Health Management CorporaHealth Care and Social Assistance22100%0%
61The Troy Hospital Health Care AuthorityHealth Care and Social Assistance22100%0%
61University of MontevalloEducational Services22100%0%
61Mcwane, Inc.Manufacturing22100%0%
61Montgomery Pulmonary Consultants PHealth Care and Social Assistance22100%0%
61RCHP Florence, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance22100%0%
61TTL, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services22100%0%
61Nephrology Associates of Mobile PAHealth Care and Social Assistance22100%0%
61Neptune Technology Group, Inc.Manufacturing22100%0%
61New Flyer of America, Inc.Manufacturing22100%0%
61Progress Rail Services CorporationTransportation and Warehousing22100%0%
61Prism Systems, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services22100%0%
61Nucor Steel Decatur, LLCManufacturing22100%0%
61Caliza, LLCReal Estate and Rental and Leasing22100%0%
61Escambia County Health Care Authority, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance22100%0%
61ARD Logistics Alabama, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services22100%0%
61Faulkner UniversityEducational Services22100%0%
61Daxko, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services22100%0%
61AMB Consulting Group, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services22100%0%
61Alliance Technical Group, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services22100%0%
61Capstone Health Services FoundationHealth Care and Social Assistance22100%0%
61Central Alabama Community CollegeEducational Services22100%0%
61Continental Aerospace TechnologiesManufacturing22100%0%
61A and R Construction Management and Development, LLCConstruction22100%0%

ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama• Jefferson State Community College• The Troy Hospital Healthcare Authority• McWane Inc.• Hometown Supermarket Llc• Priority Software Inc.• Jim Cooper Construction Company Inc.• Talladega College• Cfd Research Corporation• Comgen America Inc• American Process Management Llc• Protective Life Corporation• Professional Resource Management of Wiregrass LLC• Citw Inc• Giattina Aycock Architecture Studio Inc.• University of South Alabama• University of North Alabama• Thompson Engineering, Inc.• Ard Logistics-Alabama Llc• Adtran Inc• Gfa Alabama Inc• Thompson Tractor Company, Inc• Freedom Source Inc• Danieli Taranis Llc• Discovery Life Sciences• Auburn University• Vajrasoft LLC• Dynamix Inc.• Jti Companies Inc.• Troy University• Alfa Mutual Insurance Company• Central Alabama Community College• Regions Bank• W Chen Corporation LLC• Southern Union State Community College• Oakwood University• 2a USA Inc.• The University of Alabama in Huntsville• 3-Gis• Vel True Technologies LLC• Devansh Lab Werks Inc.• Integrated Behavioral Health Inc.• Live Oak Engineering Inc.• Hard Work Motor LLC• Community Hospital Inc.• Pci Gaming Authority• Job Creation LLC• Jacksonville State University• Tidwell Group LLC• Tuskegee University• Norton Lilly International Inc.• Yesac Corp.• K C Sol Tech Inc.• JT Holdings Inc.• Stillman College• SYS-Con LLC• A & R Hospitality Management LLC• Chapman Sisson Architects Inc.• Trillion Communications Corp.• Southern Research Institute• Sain Associates Inc.• Excellance Inc.• Prohealth Group Inc.• Ats Operating LLC• The Therapy and Wellness Group Inc.• Gulf States Engineering Inc.• Medjet Assistance LLC• Alabama State University• River Region Psychiatry Associates• The University of Alabama• Lakshmi Distributors LLC• Motion Industries Inc.• Infodrive Systems Inc.• SM America LLC• Tennibot Inc.• Bevill State Community College• Brownlee Morrow Enterprises Inc.• Shipt Inc.• RG Group Inc.• Protective Life Insurance Company• GPS It Solutions LLC• University Of Montevallo• Tombigbee Healthcare Authority• Knowledge Vortex Inc.• Sio2 Medical Products Inc.• Xpertdox LLC• University of Alabama at Birmingham• Atlas Healthcare LLC• Faulkner University• Montgomery Cardiovascular Associates PC

!RECEIVE ALERTS

The next time we write about any of these orgs, we’ll email you a link to the story. You may edit your settings or unsubscribe at any time.
Sign-up

DONATE

Help support the Metric Media Foundation's mission to restore community based news.
Donate

Trending