Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership/ur-m-jaddou-director-us-citizenship-and-immigration-services
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership/ur-m-jaddou-director-us-citizenship-and-immigration-services
Of these, 1,181 were approved (98.5%), while 18 were denied (1.5%).
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, Massachusetts employers across all industries submitted 16,232 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 97.8%.
The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in Massachusetts during 2024, with 6,451 petitions (39.7% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 97.6%. Meanwhile, the Finance and Insurance industry was the second largest contributor, filing 2,928 petitions (18% of the total), with an approval rate of 98.8%.
The Massachusetts employers which made the most petitions in the Educational Services sector during 2024 included Harvard University with 211 petitions, Massachusetts Institute of Technol with 164 petitions, and Umass Chan Medical School with 146 petitions.
Compared to 2023, the Educational Services sector in Massachusetts saw a 2.8% 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 | 6,451 | 39.7% | 97.6% | 2.4% |
| 2 | Finance and Insurance | 2,928 | 18% | 98.8% | 1.2% |
| 3 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1,738 | 10.7% | 95.9% | 4.1% |
| 4 | Manufacturing | 1,585 | 9.8% | 99.1% | 1% |
| 5 | Educational Services | 1,199 | 7.4% | 98.5% | 1.5% |
| 6 | Information | 1,071 | 6.6% | 97.3% | 2.7% |
| 7 | Retail Trade | 420 | 2.6% | 97.9% | 2.1% |
| 8 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 229 | 1.4% | 97.4% | 2.6% |
| 9 | Public Administration | 98 | 0.6% | 98% | 2% |
| 10 | Utilities | 91 | 0.6% | 96.7% | 3.3% |
| 11 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 88 | 0.5% | 94.3% | 5.7% |
| 12 | Construction | 86 | 0.5% | 96.5% | 3.5% |
| 13 | Wholesale Trade | 70 | 0.4% | 98.6% | 1.4% |
| 14 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 45 | 0.3% | 97.8% | 2.2% |
| 14 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 45 | 0.3% | 93.3% | 6.7% |
| 16 | Transportation and Warehousing | 32 | 0.2% | 90.6% | 9.4% |
| 17 | Accommodation and Food Services | 27 | 0.2% | 85.2% | 14.8% |
| 18 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 22 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 4 | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| 20 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 3 | 0% | 100% | 0% |
Top Employers in Educational Services Industry in Massachusetts, 2024
| Rank | Company Name | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvard University | 211 | 98.6% | 1.4% |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technol | 164 | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Umass Chan Medical School | 146 | 97.3% | 2.7% |
| 4 | Trustees of Boston University | 115 | 98.3% | 1.7% |
| 5 | Northeastern University | 84 | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Tufts University | 59 | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Boston College | 54 | 94.4% | 5.6% |
| 8 | Brandeis University | 21 | 95.2% | 4.8% |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Lowell | 20 | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | 15 | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Boston Higashi School, Inc. | 15 | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Framingham Public Schools | 13 | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | MCPHS University | 13 | 92.3% | 7.7% |
| 14 | Clark University | 11 | 100% | 0% |
| 14 | Trustees of the Smith College | 11 | 90.9% | 9.1% |
| 16 | Bentley University | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| 16 | Hillcrest Educational Centers, Inc. | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Williams College | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | College of the Holy Cross | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| 20 | The Russian School of Mathematics | 8 | 100% | 0% |
| 21 | Trustees of Amherst College | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| 21 | Emerson College | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| 21 | Wentworth Institute of Technology | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| 24 | Suffolk University | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| 24 | Phemia Education Consulting, LLC | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| 24 | Riverview School, Inc. | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Town of Hudson | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | The Russian School of Mathematics, Inc. | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Merrimack College | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 27 | Berklee College of Music | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 31 | Wellesley College | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 31 | Knovva Academy, Inc. | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 31 | Bard College | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 31 | Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion C | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 31 | Western New England University | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 31 | Overseas Students Services, Corp. | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 31 | Boston Smartstudy, LLC | 4 | 75% | 25% |
| 38 | Salem State University | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 38 | Massachusetts INST of Technology | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 38 | Mount Holyoke College | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 38 | MGH Institute of Health Professions | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 38 | Fisher College | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 38 | Assumption University | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 38 | Excel Academy Charter School | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Gordon College | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | The Berkshire School, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | New England Schools and Scholars a | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Hult International Business School, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Applify Ai, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Babson College | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Pioneer Charter School of Science II | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Boston Business Institute, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Nichols College of Business Administration | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Cambridge Consulting Network, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Commonwealth of Massachusetts D B | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Springfield College | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Harvard University - Harvard Pilgr | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Learnie, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Prepedu Consulting, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 45 | Worcester State University | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Our Ladys Academy | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Nasufun, Corp. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | The Montrose Foundation D B a, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Education Development Center | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Plarn Education Company, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Trustees of Phillips Academy | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | New England Schools and Scholars Association, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Intermind Company D B a Touch Education Technology | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Arlington Public Schools | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Endicott College | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Nuvu, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Weave Community, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | City of Worcester | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Mystic Valley Regional Charter School | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Joint Apprenticeship and Training | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Eastern Nazarene College | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Wilson Language Training Corporati | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Boston Collegiate Charter School | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Emmanuel College | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Salem Public Schools | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Northfield Mount Hermon School | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Childrens OWN School | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| 62 | Franklin W Olin College of Engineering, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | IXL Center, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Deerfield Academy | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | New England Innovation Academy, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | HSA Corporation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | American International Student Service Center, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Marthas Vineyard Regional High School | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Saint Mary of the Hills School | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | University of Massachusetts Boston | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Canopy Education, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Mike Goulian Aviation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Styleme, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Crazy About Math, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Westfield State University | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Thinklouder, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | New England Board of Higher Educat | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | American International Student Service | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Lynn Public Schools | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Eliassen Group, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Saga Innovations, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Ax Future Academy, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Stoughton Public Schools | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Berkshire Community College | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | New England Adolescent Research Institute | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| 62 | Health Value Institute, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Aba Beacon Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Lowell Community Charter Public School | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Ef Language Schools, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Newglobe Education, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Falcetti Music, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Needham Public Schools | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Edward Brooke Charter Schools | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | New Solutions K12, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Ivy Talent International Education Group, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | ASC Boston, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 62 | Sisters of Saint Ann, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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