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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Retail Trade industry file 420 petitions in Massachusetts throughout 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

Employers classified under the Retail Trade industry based in Massachusetts submitted 420 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, 411 were approved (97.9%), while nine were denied (2.1%).

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 Retail Trade sector during 2024 included Wayfair, LLC with 197 petitions, Staples, Inc. with 105 petitions, and BJS Wholesale Club, Inc. with 45 petitions.

Compared to 2023, the Retail Trade sector in Massachusetts saw a 6.5% 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.

H-1B Petitions by Industry in Massachusetts, 2024
RankIndustryTotal Petitions% of All Submissions% Approved% Denied
1Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services6,45139.7%97.6%2.4%
2Finance and Insurance2,92818%98.8%1.2%
3Health Care and Social Assistance1,73810.7%95.9%4.1%
4Manufacturing1,5859.8%99.1%1%
5Educational Services1,1997.4%98.5%1.5%
6Information1,0716.6%97.3%2.7%
7Retail Trade4202.6%97.9%2.1%
8Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services2291.4%97.4%2.6%
9Public Administration980.6%98%2%
10Utilities910.6%96.7%3.3%
11Other Services (except Public Administration)880.5%94.3%5.7%
12Construction860.5%96.5%3.5%
13Wholesale Trade700.4%98.6%1.4%
14Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation450.3%97.8%2.2%
14Real Estate and Rental and Leasing450.3%93.3%6.7%
16Transportation and Warehousing320.2%90.6%9.4%
17Accommodation and Food Services270.2%85.2%14.8%
18Management of Companies and Enterprises220.1%100%0%
19Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction40%100%0%
20Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting30%100%0%

Top Employers in Retail Trade Industry in Massachusetts, 2024

RankCompany NameTotal Petitions% Approved% Denied
1Wayfair, LLC19797%3.1%
2Staples, Inc.105100%0%
3BJS Wholesale Club, Inc.45100%0%
4USR Parent, Inc.11100%0%
5Thrasio, LLC9100%0%
5The TJX Companies, Inc.9100%0%
7Butcherbox Opco, LLC475%25%
8Jill Acquisition, LLC3100%0%
9RGG Services, Inc.2100%0%
9Cable Matters, Inc.2100%0%
9Retailconvergence Com LP2100%0%
9The Stop and Shop Supermarket Comp2100%0%
9Cornerstone Research, Inc.2100%0%
9Liyijia Tao, Inc.2100%0%
9Cac Auto Group Boston, LLC2100%0%
16H Mart Cambridge, LLC1100%0%
16Y & N Consulting, LLC1100%0%
16First Harmonic Limited Company10%100%
16Jef Auto Repair, Inc.1100%0%
16Weltron Technology Limited Company1100%0%
16Peabody Office Furniture Corporati1100%0%
16Fans Wireless, Inc.1100%0%
16Injured Workers Pharmacy, LLC1100%0%
16New Balance Athletics, Inc.1100%0%
16Cscarfinder, LLC1100%0%
16Indico Data Solutions, Inc.1100%0%
16Biao Boston, LLC1100%0%
16Nano Dimension USA, Inc.1100%0%
16Shop Po, LLC1100%0%
16Healthcare Pharmacy, Inc.10%100%
16American Eagle Auto Sales, Corp.1100%0%
16TPS Group Holdings, LLC1100%0%
16Ministry of Supply, Inc.1100%0%
16Chhabra Bridal Wear, Inc.1100%0%
16Savcare Health Company1100%0%
16Health Care Pharmacy, Inc.1100%0%
16Torunlar North America, Inc.1100%0%
16Y2house Corporation1100%0%

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