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

In 2024, 1,501 of the 1,534 H-1B petitions submitted by employers based in Oregon 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 97.8%, 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 Manufacturing industry led H-1B petition approvals in Oregon during 2024, filing a total of 413 petitions (26.9% of all submissions) and receiving 410 approvals, resulting in an approval rate of 99.3%. The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry followed, with 335 petitions (21.8% of all submissions), receiving 321 approvals and an approval rate of 95.8%.

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

The Oregon employers with the most approvals during 2024 included Nike, Inc., filing a total of 249 petitions and receiving 247 approvals, resulting in an approval rate of 99.2%, and Concentrix CVG Customer Management Group, Inc., which filed 243 petitions and received 239 approvals, resulting in an approval rate of 98.4%.

Compared to 2023, Oregon saw a 4.6% 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.

Oregon H-1B Petition Distribution by Industry in 2024

Manufacturing [26.9%]Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services [21.8%]Educational Services [17.1%]Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services [16%]Health Care and Social Assistance [6.6%]Industries <5% [9.7%]

H-1B Petitions by Industry in Oregon, 2024

RankIndustryTotal Petitions% of All SubmissionsApproved Petitions% Approved% Denied
1Manufacturing41326.9%41099.3%0.7%
2Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services33521.8%32195.8%4.2%
3Educational Services26317.1%25898.1%1.9%
4Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services24516%24198.4%1.6%
5Health Care and Social Assistance1016.6%9998%2%
6Finance and Insurance422.7%42100%0%
7Utilities312%31100%0%
8Information221.4%2090.9%9.1%
9Other Services (except Public Administration)90.6%9100%0%
9Public Administration90.6%9100%0%
9Retail Trade100.7%990%10%
12Transportation and Warehousing70.5%7100%0%
13Construction60.4%6100%0%
14Wholesale Trade50.3%5100%0%
15Accommodation and Food Services30.2%3100%0%
16Real Estate and Rental and Leasing20.1%2100%0%
17Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation20.1%150%50%
17Management of Companies and Enterprises10.1%1100%0%

Top 100 Employers in Oregon, 2024

RankCompany NameIndustry(ies)Total PetitionsApproved Petitions% Approved% Denied
1Nike, Inc.Manufacturing24924799.2%0.8%
2Concentrix CVG Customer Management Group, Inc.Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services24323998.4%1.6%
3Prodapt North America, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services9696100%0%
3Oregon Health and Science UniversiEducational Services989698%2%
5Oregon State UniversityEducational Services8989100%0%
6Nike USA, Inc.Manufacturing4040100%0%
7Advantage It, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services403997.5%2.5%
8University of OregonEducational Services2828100%0%
8Daimler Truck North America, LLCManufacturing2828100%0%
10Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1717100%0%
11Portland General Electric CompanyUtilities1515100%0%
12Columbia Sportswear CompanyManufacturing1414100%0%
13Asante Physician PartnersHealth Care and Social Assistance1313100%0%
14Nerdpine Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services201260%40%
15Nike Retail Services, Inc.Manufacturing1111100%0%
16Concora Credit, Inc.Finance and Insurance99100%0%
16Standard Insurance CompanyFinance and Insurance99100%0%
16Portland State UniversityEducational Services99100%0%
19Careoregon, Inc.Other Services (except Public Administration)88100%0%
19Cambia Health Solutions, Inc.Finance and Insurance88100%0%
19Rehab Specialists California D, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance9888.9%11.1%
19Agility Robotics, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services88100%0%
23Converse, Inc.Manufacturing77100%0%
23Kindercare Education, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance77100%0%
23Kittelson and Associates, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services77100%0%
23Lattice Semiconductor CorporationManufacturing77100%0%
23Hitek Force, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services77100%0%
28Tektronix, Inc.Manufacturing66100%0%
28Micro Systems Engineering, Inc.Manufacturing66100%0%
28PacificsourceFinance and Insurance66100%0%
28State of Oregon Oregon Health Authority Oregon State HospitalProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services; Health Care and Social Assistance; Public Administration66100%0%
28Adidas America, Inc.Manufacturing66100%0%
28Sweet Home School District 55Educational Services8675%25%
28Datasenseit, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services66100%0%
35Innovative Consulting, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services55100%0%
35PacificorpUtilities55100%0%
35Vesta CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services55100%0%
35Reed CollegeEducational Services55100%0%
39Gridstor, LLCUtilities44100%0%
39Oregon Oncology Specialists, LLPHealth Care and Social Assistance44100%0%
39Centizen, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5480%20%
39Radisys CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services44100%0%
39Omnidata, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services44100%0%
39Mavensoft Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services5480%20%
39Vestas-American Wind Technology, Inc.Utilities44100%0%
39Smarsh, Inc.Information44100%0%
39Hope Chinese Charter SchoolEducational Services44100%0%
39DKS Associates, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services44100%0%
39David Evans and Associates, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services44100%0%
39North Bend Medical Center, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance44100%0%
39Samaritan Health Services, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance44100%0%
39Blue Ocean, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing44100%0%
39American Chase, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services44100%0%
39Dat Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services44100%0%
39Wieden and Kennedy, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5480%20%
56Adidas International, Inc.Manufacturing33100%0%
56Driveway Finance CorporationRetail Trade4375%25%
56Dulcich, Inc.Manufacturing33100%0%
56Extendrum TechnologiesProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services33100%0%
56Marion County School District 24JEducational Services33100%0%
56AsanteHealth Care and Social Assistance33100%0%
56Salem HealthHealth Care and Social Assistance33100%0%
56Good Shepherd Health Care SystemHealth Care and Social Assistance33100%0%
56Galois, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services33100%0%
56French International School of OreEducational Services33100%0%
56Instrument, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services33100%0%
56Biamp Systems, LLCManufacturing33100%0%
56Fire SKY Lodging Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services33100%0%
56Centennial Medical Group, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance33100%0%
56Childrens Cancer Therapy DevelopmeProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services33100%0%
56Rehab Specialists I, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance33100%0%
56Northwest Natural Gas CompanyUtilities33100%0%
56Concentrix Solutions CorporationAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services33100%0%
74Epiq Class Action and Claims Solutions Eca, Inc.Information22100%0%
74Saif CorporationFinance and Insurance; Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services22100%0%
74Lithia Motors Support Services, Inc.Retail Trade22100%0%
74Le Monde Immersion Operating as Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter SchoolEducational Services22100%0%
74Ensoftek, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services22100%0%
74Rivera Mansions, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance22100%0%
74HMZ Ventures CorporationHealth Care and Social Assistance22100%0%
74Jireh Semiconductor, Inc.Manufacturing22100%0%
74Northwest Permanente, PCHealth Care and Social Assistance22100%0%
74Wacom Technology CorporationManufacturing22100%0%
74Asian Health and Service CenterHealth Care and Social Assistance22100%0%
74Nike TN, Inc.Manufacturing22100%0%
74US Technologies CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services22100%0%
74Accely, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services22100%0%
74Upright, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services22100%0%
74Three Rivers Homecare, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance22100%0%
74Buchalter a Professional CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services22100%0%
74Klarquist Sparkman, LLPProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services22100%0%
74City of SalemPublic Administration22100%0%
74Columbia Brands USA, LLCManufacturing22100%0%
74Coquille Valley Hospital DistrictHealth Care and Social Assistance22100%0%
74Illumina Technology Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services22100%0%
74Medical Eye Center, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance22100%0%
74St. Anthony Hospital PendletonHealth Care and Social Assistance22100%0%
74Southern Oregon Hospitalists, PCHealth Care and Social Assistance22100%0%
74Dwfritz Automation, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services22100%0%
74Sigma Consultants Group, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services22100%0%

ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY

Rena Technologies North America LLC• The Gunter Group Llc• Alkali Partners Llc• Pacific Crest Federal Credit Union• Parent Lab Inc• Nerdpine Solutions Llc• Rivera Mansions Llc• Cinco Design Office Inc.• Rogue Valley Microdevices Inc• Centizen Inc.• Tektronix Inc.• Mavensoft Technologies LLC• White Bird Clinic• Emerging Acquisitions LLC• RLH Assets LLC• Hinge Digital LLC• Advantage It Inc.• Klamath Community College• Reed College• Biogen Laboratory Developments LLC• PRS Management Inc.• Charter Mechanical Contractors Inc.• Vestas-American Wind Technology Inc.• Beyond Pulse LLC• Ensoftek Inc.• Portland State University• The Blowhard Company LLC• Opconnect Inc.• Oregon Health & Science University• Pacificorp• NM Bodecker Creative Foundation• Agilyx Corporation• City of Salem• Interface Engineering Inc.• Oregon Coast Bank• Morrison Child and Family Services• D6 Inc.• Evergreen Engineering Inc.• James W. Fowler Company• Kamind It Inc.• Hitek Force LLC• Pacific University• Twin River South LLC• Entek Manufacturing LLC• Quality Counts LLC• Apano Communities United Fund• North Clackamas School District 12• PBS Engineering and Environmental Inc.• QW Consulting LLC• Storage and Handling Systems Inc.• Tellagence Inc.• Stoel Rives, Llp• Hydrolix Inc.• Inspec Facility Group Inc.• Medical Eye Center Inc.• North Bend Medical Center Inc.• Klarquist Sparkman LLP• The Campbell Institute• University Of Oregon• Independent Design Inc.• Lake Health District• Cambia Health Solutions• Atlas Immersion Academy Inc.• Yakima Products Inc.• George Fox University• Facteus Inc.• Coquille Valley Hospital District• Graybox LLC• Sigma Consultants Group Inc.• Xstream Learning Center LLC• Accely Inc.• Oregon Institute Of Technology• Intersoft Systems Inc.• Multnomah County• Oregon State University• Portland Chinatown History Foundation• Sweet Home School District 55• Whittier Wood Products• Hope Chinese Charter School• Allied Works Architecture Inc.

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