Maryland State Wire

Employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry based in Maryland submitted 446 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, 435 were approved (97.5%), while 11 were denied (2.5%).

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, Maryland employers across all industries submitted 13,045 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 97%.

While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 10,580 petitions, representing 81.1% of all submissions in Maryland during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Educational Services industry, which accounted for 740 petitions and represented 5.7% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Educational Services industry, 10,231 were approved and 349 were denied.

The Maryland employers which made the most petitions in the Health Care and Social Assistance sector during 2024 included Medstar Medical Group II D B a, LLC with 50 petitions, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Inc. with 46 petitions, and Medstar-Georgetown Medical Center with 31 petitions.

Compared to 2023, the Health Care and Social Assistance sector in Maryland saw a 4.3% 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	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	10,580	81.1%	96.7%	3.3%
2	Educational Services	740	5.7%	98.8%	1.2%
3	Manufacturing	475	3.6%	97.7%	2.3%
4	Health Care and Social Assistance	446	3.4%	97.5%	2.5%
5	Finance and Insurance	358	2.7%	98.6%	1.4%
6	Accommodation and Food Services	113	0.9%	99.1%	0.9%
7	Information	83	0.6%	96.4%	3.6%
8	Wholesale Trade	67	0.5%	100%	0%
9	Construction	45	0.3%	100%	0%
10	Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	40	0.3%	90%	10%
11	Other Services (except Public Administration)	30	0.2%	100%	0%
12	Retail Trade	22	0.2%	100%	0%
13	Public Administration	19	0.2%	100%	0%
14	Real Estate and Rental and Leasing	10	0.1%	100%	0%
15	Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction	6	0.1%	83.3%	16.7%
16	Management of Companies and Enterprises	5	0%	100%	0%
17	Transportation and Warehousing	3	0%	100%	0%
18	Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation	2	0%	100%	0%
19	Utilities	1	0%	100%	0%

Rank	Company Name	Total Petitions	% Approved	% Denied
1	Medstar Medical Group II D B a, LLC	50	100%	0%
2	Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Inc.	46	100%	0%
3	Medstar-Georgetown Medical Center	31	96.8%	3.2%
4	Tidalhealth Specialty Care, LLC	21	100%	0%
5	The Johns Hopkins Hospital	19	100%	0%
5	Meritus Medical Center, Inc.	19	79%	21.1%
7	University of Maryland Medical Sys	14	100%	0%
7	Medstar Health, Inc.	14	100%	0%
9	Kennedy Krieger Institute	13	100%	0%
10	Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group	12	100%	0%
10	St. Agnes Healthcare D B a Asce, Inc.	12	100%	0%
12	Apartment Holdings D B a Active Phys, LLC	11	100%	0%
13	University of Maryland Medical Cen	10	100%	0%
14	Aledade, Inc.	8	100%	0%
15	Medstar Medical Group-Southern Mar	7	100%	0%
15	Novavax, Inc.	7	100%	0%
17	Apartment Holdings, LLC	6	100%	0%
17	Shore Bayy Hospitalists Associates, LLC	6	100%	0%
19	Adventist Healthcare, Inc.	5	100%	0%
19	Medstar Shah MSO, LLC	5	100%	0%
21	Frontline Community Services, Inc.	4	100%	0%
21	Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, PC	4	75%	25%
21	Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center	4	100%	0%
21	Sheppard Pratt Physicians P a	4	100%	0%
21	Sheppard Pratt Health System, Inc.	4	50%	50%
21	CVR Management, LLC	4	100%	0%
27	Nuvasive Clinical Services Monitor	3	100%	0%
27	Maryland Medical First P a	3	100%	0%
27	Homecall, Inc.	3	100%	0%
27	University of Maryland Charles Reg	3	66.7%	33.3%
27	University of Maryland St. Joseph M	3	100%	0%
27	Tidalhealth Primary Care, LLC	3	100%	0%
33	Comprehensive Neurology Services P	2	100%	0%
33	Worldshine International, LLC	2	100%	0%
33	Shore-Bayy Hospitalists Associates	2	100%	0%
33	Northwest Hospital Center, Inc.	2	100%	0%
33	University of Maryland Faculty PHY	2	100%	0%
33	Chespeake Potomac Home Health Agency, Inc.	2	100%	0%
33	New Hope Counseling Group, LLC	2	100%	0%
33	Adfinitas Health, LLC	2	100%	0%
33	Flagship Rehabilitation, Inc.	2	100%	0%
33	Symphony Medical Associates PA	2	100%	0%
33	Accompany Health, Inc.	2	100%	0%
33	Origene Technologies, Inc.	2	100%	0%
33	University of Maryland Medical System	2	100%	0%
33	Evidence Physical Therapy, LLC	2	100%	0%
33	University of Maryland	2	100%	0%
48	Smiles R US at Security BLVD	1	100%	0%
48	Asbury Communities, Inc.	1	0%	100%
48	Kensington Physical Therapy, Inc.	1	100%	0%
48	Emmanuel Home Health Services, Inc.	1	100%	0%
48	The Personal Wellness Center	1	100%	0%
48	Blue Ridge Behavioral Health, LLC	1	100%	0%
48	Psomagen, Inc.	1	100%	0%
48	Medstar Georgetown Medical Center, Inc.	1	100%	0%
48	Miles of Smiles Cosmetic Family DE	1	0%	100%
48	UMSJ Health System, LLC	1	100%	0%
48	Complete Chiropractic and Rehabili	1	100%	0%
48	Medstar Medical Group II, LLC	1	100%	0%
48	Dliflc	1	100%	0%
48	The Pediatric Center of Frederick	1	100%	0%
48	Best Family Chiropractic, LLC	1	100%	0%
48	Progressive Oncology Hematology	1	100%	0%
48	Frederick W Parker PA, D.D.S.	1	100%	0%
48	Uduak Scientific, Inc.	1	100%	0%
48	Chinese Culture and Community Serv	1	100%	0%
48	Johns Hopkins Community Physicians	1	100%	0%
48	Dharani Jasthi PC, D.M.D.	1	100%	0%
48	Vitalaxis, Inc.	1	100%	0%
48	Baltimore Medical System	1	100%	0%
48	Progress and Learning Autism Network	1	100%	0%
48	Lindsey Foss Therapy D B a for, LLC	1	100%	0%
48	Advanced Pathology Associates, LLC	1	100%	0%
48	Forever Fit Physical Therapy and W	1	100%	0%
48	True Love Dental, LLC	1	100%	0%
48	Apex Healthcare, LLC	1	100%	0%
48	University of Maryland Community M	1	100%	0%
48	Dental One Associates Beltway, PC	1	100%	0%
48	Synergy Family Services, Inc.	1	100%	0%
48	University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health System, Inc.	1	100%	0%
48	Upper Chesapeake Emergency Medicien Physicians, LLC	1	100%	0%
48	Avesta Mental Health	1	100%	0%
48	Peninsula Nephrology Associates P	1	100%	0%
48	Lieber INST, Inc.	1	100%	0%
48	Chase Brexton Health Services, Inc.	1	100%	0%
48	Amazing Grace Supports, Inc.	1	100%	0%
48	Nanoom Health, Inc.	1	100%	0%
48	Delfi Diagnostics, Inc.	1	100%	0%
48	Associates in Radiation Medicine, PC	1	100%	0%
48	Peninsula Home Care, LLC	1	100%	0%
48	Lexilrence Healthcare Services, LLC	1	100%	0%
48	Excellence in Owings Mills, Inc.	1	100%	0%
48	Center for Children, Inc.	1	100%	0%
48	Aligned Vision Behavior	1	100%	0%
48	Nanda, Inc.	1	100%	0%
48	Holding Hands, LLC	1	100%	0%
48	University of Maryland Baltimore W	1	100%	0%
48	Assisted Rehab Incorporated	1	100%	0%
48	Leas Place, LLC	1	100%	0%
48	Tidalhealth Physician Network, Inc.	1	100%	0%
48	Carroll County Anesthesia Associates P a	1	100%	0%
48	Saman F Ghahremani M D, P C	1	100%	0%
48	Alfredhouse Eldercare, Inc.	1	100%	0%
48	Mindology, LLC	1	100%	0%
48	Goodwill Industries International, Inc.	1	100%	0%