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

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Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership

Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership

In 2024, 2,852 of the 2,879 H-1B petitions submitted by employers based in Wisconsin 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 99.1%, which is higher 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 Wisconsin during 2024, filing a total of 646 petitions (22.4% of all submissions) and receiving 644 approvals, resulting in an approval rate of 99.7%. The Educational Services industry followed, with 603 petitions (20.9% of all submissions), receiving 598 approvals and an approval rate of 99.2%.

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

The Wisconsin employers with the most approvals during 2024 included Fiserv Solutions, LLC, filing a total of 402 petitions and receiving approvals for all of them, and University of WI System Madison, which filed 297 petitions and received 295 approvals, resulting in an approval rate of 99.3%.

Compared to 2023, Wisconsin saw a 1.1% 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.

Wisconsin H-1B Petition Distribution by Industry in 2024

Manufacturing [22.4%]Educational Services [20.9%]Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services [15.9%]Information [14.9%]Finance and Insurance [10.1%]Health Care and Social Assistance [6.7%]Industries <5% [8.5%]

H-1B Petitions by Industry in Wisconsin, 2024

RankIndustryTotal Petitions% of All SubmissionsApproved Petitions% Approved% Denied
1Manufacturing64622.4%64499.7%0.3%
2Educational Services60320.9%59899.2%0.8%
3Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services45915.9%45098%2%
4Information42914.9%429100%0%
5Finance and Insurance29110.1%28999.3%0.7%
6Health Care and Social Assistance1926.7%19099%1%
7Wholesale Trade943.3%9297.9%2.1%
8Retail Trade481.7%4797.9%2.1%
9Construction361.3%3597.2%2.8%
10Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services220.8%2195.5%4.5%
11Transportation and Warehousing150.5%15100%0%
12Other Services (except Public Administration)60.2%6100%0%
13Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting30.1%3100%0%
13Utilities30.1%3100%0%
15Management of Companies and Enterprises20.1%2100%0%
15Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction20.1%2100%0%
15Public Administration20.1%2100%0%
15Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation20.1%2100%0%
19Real Estate and Rental and Leasing1~0%1100%0%
19Accommodation and Food Services20.1%150%50%

Top 100 Employers in Wisconsin, 2024

RankCompany NameIndustry(ies)Total PetitionsApproved Petitions% Approved% Denied
1Fiserv Solutions, LLCInformation; Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services402402100%0%
2University of WI System MadisonEducational Services29729599.3%0.7%
3Milwaukee Board of School DirectorsEducational Services16015898.8%1.3%
4Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance CompanyFinance and Insurance12712699.2%0.8%
5Experis US, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services969497.9%2.1%
6American Family Mutual Insurance Company S IFinance and Insurance848398.8%1.2%
7Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationManufacturing7373100%0%
8Rockwell Automation, Inc.Manufacturing6666100%0%
9Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.Educational Services5656100%0%
10Ge Precision Healthcare, LLCManufacturing; Wholesale Trade; Finance and Insurance5555100%0%
11Epic Systems CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services4747100%0%
12Johnson Controls, Inc.Manufacturing4545100%0%
13Marshfield ClinicHealth Care and Social Assistance4444100%0%
14Kohler CompanyManufacturing4141100%0%
15Aurora Medical Group, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance3333100%0%
16Uline, Inc.Wholesale Trade; Finance and Insurance2929100%0%
17Regal Rexnord CorporationManufacturing2626100%0%
18ISR Info Way, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2424100%0%
18Fetch Rewards, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2424100%0%
18Symphony CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services2424100%0%
21CNH Industrial America, LLCManufacturing2323100%0%
22York International CorporationConstruction2222100%0%
23Ashley Furniture Industries, LLCManufacturing2121100%0%
24Generac Power SystemsManufacturing1818100%0%
25Kimberly Clark USA, LLCManufacturing; Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1616100%0%
25CMFG Life Insurance CompanyFinance and Insurance1616100%0%
25Marquette UniversityEducational Services1616100%0%
25Kohls, Inc.Retail Trade1616100%0%
29Fii USA, Inc.Manufacturing1515100%0%
30ABC Supply Company, Inc.Wholesale Trade1414100%0%
30Kerry, Inc.Manufacturing1414100%0%
30Harley Davidson Motor Company Group, LLCManufacturing; Retail Trade1414100%0%
33Ge Medical Systems, LLCManufacturing1313100%0%
34Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals, Inc.Educational Services1212100%0%
34Convergent Science, Inc.Information1212100%0%
36Nordic Consulting Partners, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1111100%0%
36University of Wisconsin WhitewaterEducational Services1111100%0%
38Springs Window Fashions, LLCManufacturing1010100%0%
38Technoviz, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1010100%0%
38Modine Manufacturing CompanyManufacturing1010100%0%
38Sensormatic Electronics, LLCAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1010100%0%
42Labcorp Early Development Laboratories, Inc.Manufacturing10990%10%
42Renaissance Learning, Inc.Information99100%0%
42Air Wisconsin Airlines, LLCTransportation and Warehousing99100%0%
42Ashley Global Retail, LLCManufacturing99100%0%
42Wisdom Infotech, Ltd.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services99100%0%
47Bellin Memorial Hospital, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance88100%0%
47Green Bay Area Public School DistrictEducational Services88100%0%
47Skygen USA, LLCFinance and Insurance88100%0%
47Robert W Baird and Company IncorporatedFinance and Insurance88100%0%
51Exact Sciences CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services; Health Care and Social Assistance77100%0%
51Milwaukee School of EngineeringEducational Services77100%0%
51Mortgage Guaranty Insurance CorporationFinance and Insurance77100%0%
51Krones, Inc.Manufacturing8787.5%12.5%
51A O Smith CorporationManufacturing77100%0%
56BRP US, Inc.Manufacturing66100%0%
56Clarios, LLCManufacturing66100%0%
56Codeworks, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services66100%0%
56Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance66100%0%
56Datachat, Inc.Information; Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services66100%0%
56University of WI Med FoundationHealth Care and Social Assistance66100%0%
56Dean Health Systems, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance66100%0%
56Prevea Clinic, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance66100%0%
56Amba SystemsProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services66100%0%
56Flexion, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services66100%0%
56State of Wisconsin Investment BoardFinance and Insurance66100%0%
56Adam Information Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services66100%0%
68Northstar Medical Radioisotopes, LLCManufacturing55100%0%
68Discovery Energy, LLCManufacturing55100%0%
68Michels Construction, Inc.Construction55100%0%
68The Morgridge Institute for Research, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services55100%0%
68Miller Electric Manufacturing, LLCManufacturing55100%0%
68Natus Medical IncorporatedManufacturing55100%0%
68Oshkosh Defense, LLCManufacturing55100%0%
68Ripon CollegeEducational Services55100%0%
68Strata Innovative SolutionsConstruction55100%0%
68Affiliated Engineers, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services55100%0%
68Trek Bicycle CorporationManufacturing55100%0%
68Schneider Enterprise Resources, LLCTransportation and Warehousing55100%0%
68Quinn David and Associates, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services55100%0%
68Mead and Hunt, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services55100%0%
82Lands END, Inc.Retail Trade44100%0%
82WTS Paradigm, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services44100%0%
82Greenheck Fan CorporationManufacturing44100%0%
82School Johnson Son, Inc.Manufacturing44100%0%
82Sentry Insurance a Mutual CompanyFinance and Insurance44100%0%
82Fairway Independent Mortgage CorporationFinance and Insurance44100%0%
82Direct Supply, Inc.Wholesale Trade44100%0%
82Thedacare, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance44100%0%
82Lawrence University of WisconsinEducational Services44100%0%
82Miracles Tek, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services44100%0%
82Total Administrative Services CorporationAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services44100%0%
82Associated Banc, Corp.Finance and Insurance44100%0%
94Froedtert Health, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance33100%0%
94St. Paper, LLCManufacturing33100%0%
94Sensia, LLCManufacturing33100%0%
94Elegant Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services33100%0%
94Manitou Equipment America, LLCManufacturing33100%0%
94Remedy Analytics, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services33100%0%
94Dental Associates of Wisconsin, Ltd.Health Care and Social Assistance33100%0%

ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY

Marquette University• Ripon College• St. Norbert College• Abc Supply Company Inc• Pfs Corporation• Tartan Solutions Inc.• A.o. Smith Corporation• Direct Supply• Air Wisconsin Airlines Llc• Carthage College• Epic Systems Corporation• Milwaukee Import of Wisconsin LLC• Dental Associates Ltd. of Wisconsin• Kohler Co.• Milwaukee School of Engineering• Concordia University Wisconsin• Jai Marketing Llc• Michaels Energy Inc• Madison Museum of Contemporary Art• Highland Lakes Dental Center Inc• Bright Dental Madison Llc• Pandata Group, Llc• Thoughtfocus Inc• Steigerwaldt Land Services Inc• Uline• Vennsys Llc• Oracular Is LLC• Switchgear Power Systems LLC• Spaulding Clinical Research LLC• Isr Info Way Inc.• Sic Lazaro U.S. Inc.• Remedy Analytics Inc.• Wissen Infotech Inc.• JLB Consulting Inc.• Beloit College• Snap-On Incorporated• Mortenson Kim Raidious Inc.• Plexus• Mastermold LLC• Petersen Resources LLC• Red Comma Media Inc.• Nor-Lake Inc.• Midwest Products Inc.• Boviteq USA Inc.• Dodgeville School District• Glanbia Nutritionals Inc• Marshfield Clinic• Quality Packaging Inc.• Sun Prairie Area School District• Michels Construction Inc.• Neosoft LLC• Northern Engraving Corporation• Helwig Carbon Products Inc.• Global Market LLC• Zurn Industries Llc• Hearts to Home LLC• Marian University - Wisconsin• Necedah Area School District• Nelson Global Products Inc.• Education Analytics Inc.• Hsu's Ginseng Enterprises Inc.• Bend-Tech LLC• Oshkosh Corporation• Ingleside Communities• GB Minimart LLC• Lautrec Corporation• Meicher CPAS LLP• 3D Molecular Designs LLC• American Metal Technologies LLC• Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation• Hatco Corporation• Partnership Community Health Center• Faustel Inc.• Chileda Institute Inc.• Marion Family Dental Inc.• Weather Shield Mfg. Inc.• Nivi Solutions LLC• Genome International Corporation• Dynamic Ratings Inc.• Studio Ea LLC• Adam Information Technologies LLC• Kohn Law Firm S.C.• Generac Power Systems• West Bend Mutual Insurance Company• State of Wisconsin Investment Board• Madison Country Day School• US Venture Inc• Semex USA Inc.• Electrical Testing Solutions• Wissen Inc.• Innovenn Inc.• Digital Intelligence Inc.• R S Infocon Inc.• Associated Banc-Corp• Valuation Research Corporation• Total Administrative Services Corporation• Fetch Rewards Inc.• Cumberland Memorial Hospital Inc.• Lemans Corporation• Angus-Young Associates Inc.• Wisdom Infotech Ltd.• Berntsen International Inc.• Saco Aei Polymers Inc.• Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company• Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club LP• Miracles Tek LLC• Neocoil LLC• Agnitio Inc.• WTS Paradigm LLC• Sebastian Family Psychology Practice LLC• Mars It Corp.• Capitol Indemnity Corporation• Cmfg Life Insurance Company• The Glacier Group LLC• Mullen Schlough & Associates SC• Technoviz LLC• B & P Mechanical Inc.• Inpro Corporation• Fastrak Softworks Inc.• Artisan Partners Limited Partnership• Badger Paperboard Inc.• Kapur and Associates• Sentry Insurance A Mutual Company• Verona Area School District• Flexagon LLC• Geotest Inc.• Green Bay Area Public School District• Baldwin Area Medical Center• Concurrency Inc.• LA Clinica De Los Campesinos Inc.• St Paper LLC• Graef-USA Inc.• University Of Wisconsin-Whitewater• Springs Window Fashions• Datachat Inc.• Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation

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