Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/
Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/
Of these, 464 were approved (97.7%), while 11 were denied (2.3%).
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 Manufacturing sector during 2024 included Hughes Network Systems, LLC with 119 petitions, Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals LP with 100 petitions, and Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. with 45 petitions.
Compared to 2023, the Manufacturing sector in Maryland saw a 30.5% 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.
| 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% |
Top Employers in Manufacturing Industry in Maryland, 2024
| Rank | Company Name | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hughes Network Systems, LLC | 119 | 95% | 5% |
| 2 | Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 100 | 99% | 1% |
| 3 | Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 45 | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Danfoss, LLC | 20 | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Ciena Corporation | 19 | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Medimmune, LLC | 16 | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | United Therapeutics Corporation | 12 | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC | 12 | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Novavax, Inc. | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | JLG Industries an Oshkosh Corporation, Inc. | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Senseonics Incorporated | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | W R Grace and Company | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | Arinc Incorporated D B a Collins a | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| 14 | Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc. | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 14 | Knorr Brake Company, LLC | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 16 | Pharmaceutics International Incorp | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 16 | Image Direct Group, LLC | 3 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| 18 | Perdue Agribusiness, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Izi Medical Products, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Mccormick & Company, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Leadiant Biosciences, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Phoenix Mecano, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Aiw, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | BTE Technologies, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Perdue Foods, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Perdue Farms, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Vasoptic Medical, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Dynamic Hive, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Blueprint Partners, Corp. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Pure Technologies US, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Fives Landis, Corp. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Stanley Black and Decker, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Lonza Walkersville, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Arcegen, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Urban HI-Fi, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Dunlop Protective Footwear USA, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Platform Systems Incorporated | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Enviva Management Company, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Ciena Communications, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Smiths Detection, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Aphena Pharma Solutions- LLC, M.D. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | On Demand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Hughas Network Systems, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Avesta Mental Health | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Item America, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Macrogenics, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Emergent Manufacturing Operations Baltimore, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Cangene Biopharma, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Shyp BV PBC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Lamotte Chemical Products Company | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Hamilton Associates, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | The Survice Engineering Company, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Conveyor & Automation Technologies, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Automated Precision, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Pharmaceutics International Incorporated Pii | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| 27 | Iron Fabrication Services, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Emergent Biosolutions, Inc. | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| 27 | Canam Steel Corporation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Nextstep Robotics, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Gerstel, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | The Esab Group, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Cloverland Farms Dairy | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Autolus, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Ionq Quantum, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Emergent Biodefense Operations Lansing, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Wes Pharma, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Resensys, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | KNB Shop, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Aidar Health, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | New Century Enterprise Group, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Gea Systems North America, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Clear Guide Medical, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Terumo Medical Corporation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Early Charm Ventures, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Brainscope Company, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Racktop Systems, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | KM Printing, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Galen Robotics, Inc. | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| 27 | Classic Granite and Marble, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Techno-Sciences, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Machfu, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Human Biosciences, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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