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Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry based in Oregon submitted 413 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, 410 were approved (99.3%), while three were denied (0.7%).

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, Oregon employers across all industries submitted 1,506 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 97.9%.

The Manufacturing industry led the H-1B filings in Oregon during 2024, with 413 petitions (27.4% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 99.3%. Meanwhile, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry was the second largest contributor, filing 335 petitions (22.2% of the total), with an approval rate of 95.8%.

The Oregon employers which made the most petitions in the Manufacturing sector during 2024 included Nike, Inc. with 249 petitions, Nike USA, Inc. with 39 petitions, and Daimler Truck North America, LLC with 28 petitions.

Compared to 2023, the Manufacturing sector in Oregon saw a 1.2% 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.

Rank	Industry	Total Petitions	% of All Submissions	% Approved	% Denied
1	Manufacturing	413	27.4%	99.3%	0.7%
2	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	335	22.2%	95.8%	4.2%
3	Educational Services	263	17.5%	98.1%	1.9%
4	Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	245	16.3%	98.4%	1.6%
5	Health Care and Social Assistance	101	6.7%	98%	2%
6	Finance and Insurance	42	2.8%	100%	0%
7	Utilities	31	2.1%	100%	0%
8	Information	22	1.5%	90.9%	9.1%
9	Retail Trade	10	0.7%	90%	10%
10	Other Services (except Public Administration)	9	0.6%	100%	0%
10	Public Administration	9	0.6%	100%	0%
12	Transportation and Warehousing	7	0.5%	100%	0%
13	Construction	6	0.4%	100%	0%
14	Wholesale Trade	5	0.3%	100%	0%
15	Accommodation and Food Services	3	0.2%	100%	0%
16	Real Estate and Rental and Leasing	2	0.1%	100%	0%
16	Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation	2	0.1%	50%	50%
18	Management of Companies and Enterprises	1	0.1%	100%	0%

Rank	Company Name	Total Petitions	% Approved	% Denied
1	Nike, Inc.	249	99.2%	0.8%
2	Nike USA, Inc.	39	100%	0%
3	Daimler Truck North America, LLC	28	100%	0%
4	Nike Retail Services, Inc.	11	100%	0%
5	Converse, Inc.	7	100%	0%
5	Lattice Semiconductor Corporation	7	100%	0%
7	Micro Systems Engineering, Inc.	6	100%	0%
7	Adidas America, Inc.	6	100%	0%
7	Tektronix, Inc.	6	100%	0%
10	Columbia Sportswear Company	4	100%	0%
11	Biamp Systems, LLC	3	100%	0%
11	Dulcich, Inc.	3	100%	0%
11	Adidas International, Inc.	3	100%	0%
14	Nike TN, Inc.	2	100%	0%
14	Wacom Technology Corporation	2	100%	0%
14	Jireh Semiconductor, Inc.	2	100%	0%
17	Storage and Handling Systems, Inc.	1	100%	0%
17	Nikon Precision, Inc.	1	100%	0%
17	Entek Manufacturing, LLC	1	100%	0%
17	Whittier Wood Products Company	1	0%	100%
17	Araceli Biosciences, Inc.	1	100%	0%
17	Rena Technologies North America, LLC	1	100%	0%
17	Meridian Rail Acquisition, Corp.	1	100%	0%
17	Stanley Infrastructure, LLC	1	100%	0%
17	Emerging Acquisitions, LLC	1	100%	0%
17	Warn Automotive, LLC	1	100%	0%
17	Albany Magneto Equipment, Inc.	1	100%	0%
17	Powin Energy Operating, LLC	1	100%	0%
17	Manufacturing Management, Inc.	1	100%	0%
17	Columbia Brands USA, LLC	1	100%	0%
17	Siltronic Corporation	1	100%	0%
17	Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.	1	100%	0%
17	Agilyx Corporation	1	100%	0%
17	Planar Systems, Inc.	1	100%	0%
17	Shoei Electronic Materials, Inc.	1	100%	0%
17	Tillamook County Creamery Associat	1	100%	0%
17	Pellucere Technologies, Inc.	1	100%	0%
17	Beyond Pulse, LLC	1	100%	0%
17	Schmitt Measurement Systems, Inc.	1	100%	0%
17	The Blowhard Company, LLC	1	100%	0%
17	Opconnect, Inc.	1	100%	0%
17	Hilos, Inc.	1	100%	0%
17	Bellefiore Estate, LLC	1	100%	0%
17	Rogue Valley Microdevices, Inc.	1	100%	0%
17	Nike IHM, Inc.	1	100%	0%
17	D6, Inc.	1	100%	0%
17	On, Inc.	1	100%	0%
17	Evergreen State Holdings, LLC	1	100%	0%
17	Yakima Products, Inc.	1	100%	0%
17	Bahfed Corporation	1	100%	0%
17	Rockmore International, Inc.	1	100%	0%