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

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Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS | https://www.dhswatchlist.com/

Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS | https://www.dhswatchlist.com/

In 2024, 1,004 of the 1,023 H-1B petitions submitted by employers based in Nebraska 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 98.1%, 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 Educational Services industry led H-1B petition approvals in Nebraska during 2024, filing a total of 269 petitions (26.3% of all submissions) and receiving 263 approvals, resulting in an approval rate of 97.8%. The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry followed, with 253 petitions (24.7% of all submissions), receiving 244 approvals and an approval rate of 96.4%.

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

The Nebraska employers with the most approvals during 2024 included University of Nebraska - Lincoln, filing a total of 146 petitions and receiving 141 approvals, resulting in an approval rate of 96.6%, and University of Nebraska Med Center, which filed 71 petitions and received approvals for all of them.

Compared to 2023, Nebraska saw a 21.5% 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.

Nebraska H-1B Petition Distribution by Industry in 2024

Educational Services [26.3%]Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services [24.7%]Health Care and Social Assistance [12.9%]Finance and Insurance [11.8%]Construction [10.2%]Industries <5% [12.7%]

H-1B Petitions by Industry in Nebraska, 2024

RankIndustryTotal Petitions% of All SubmissionsApproved Petitions% Approved% Denied
1Educational Services26926.3%26397.8%2.2%
2Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services25324.7%24496.4%3.6%
3Health Care and Social Assistance13212.9%12997.7%2.3%
4Finance and Insurance12111.8%121100%0%
5Construction10410.2%104100%0%
6Retail Trade343.3%34100%0%
7Manufacturing323.1%32100%0%
8Transportation and Warehousing202%20100%0%
9Utilities131.3%13100%0%
10Information121.2%12100%0%
11Public Administration60.6%6100%0%
12Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services40.4%4100%0%
13Real Estate and Rental and Leasing40.4%375%25%
13Management of Companies and Enterprises30.3%3100%0%
15Accommodation and Food Services10.1%1100%0%

Top 100 Employers in Nebraska, 2024

RankCompany NameIndustry(ies)Total PetitionsApproved Petitions% Approved% Denied
1University of Nebraska - LincolnEducational Services; Health Care and Social Assistance14614196.6%3.4%
2University of Nebraska Med CenterEducational Services; Public Administration7171100%0%
3HDR Engineering, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services676698.5%1.5%
4Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc.Construction; Real Estate and Rental and Leasing565598.2%1.8%
5Mutual of Omaha Insurance CompanyFinance and Insurance4040100%0%
6Gallup, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2828100%0%
7First National Bank of OmahaFinance and Insurance2323100%0%
7HDR Architecture, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2323100%0%
9Physicians Mutual Insurance CompanyFinance and Insurance2222100%0%
10Creighton UniversityEducational Services2121100%0%
11Alegent Creighton ClinicFinance and Insurance; Health Care and Social Assistance191894.7%5.3%
12Nebraska Furniture Mart, Inc.Retail Trade1717100%0%
13Sarkit, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1515100%0%
13Aci Worldwide, Corp.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1515100%0%
15Schuyler Community Schools a K a SEducational Services151493.3%6.7%
16UNMC PhysiciansHealth Care and Social Assistance1111100%0%
16Kiewit CorporationConstruction1111100%0%
18Apex Informatics, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services111090.9%9.1%
19Union Pacific Railroad CompanyTransportation and Warehousing88100%0%
19The Nebraska Medical CenterHealth Care and Social Assistance88100%0%
19Faith Regional Physician Services, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance88100%0%
19Tenaska, Inc.Utilities88100%0%
19Captive Software Solutions, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services9888.9%11.1%
19Alegent Health Bergan Mercy HealthHealth Care and Social Assistance88100%0%
19Nelnet Business Solutions D B, Inc.Finance and Insurance88100%0%
19Henningson Durham and RichardsonpcProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services88100%0%
19Ameritas Life Insurance, Corp.Finance and Insurance88100%0%
28Werner Enterprises, Inc.Transportation and Warehousing77100%0%
28Kiewit Energy Group, Inc.Construction77100%0%
28Capstone It, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services77100%0%
28Valmont Industries, Inc.Manufacturing77100%0%
28Spreetail, LLCRetail Trade77100%0%
33Celerion, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance66100%0%
33Election Systems and Software, LLCManufacturing; Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services66100%0%
33Midwest Global Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services7685.7%14.3%
33Blue Cross Blue Shield of NebraskaFinance and Insurance66100%0%
33Oriental Trading Company, Inc.Retail Trade66100%0%
38Kiewit Infrastructure South CompanyConstruction55100%0%
38Northern Natural Gas CompanyTransportation and Warehousing55100%0%
38Father Flanagan'S Boys HomeHealth Care and Social Assistance55100%0%
38Farm Credit Services of America FlcaFinance and Insurance55100%0%
38North Platte Nebraska Hospital, Corp.Health Care and Social Assistance55100%0%
38Olsson, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services55100%0%
38Omaha Public Schools District 0001Educational Services55100%0%
45HDR, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services44100%0%
45Bryan Physician NetworkHealth Care and Social Assistance44100%0%
45Monolith Resources, LLCManufacturing44100%0%
45DLR Group, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5480%20%
45Nebraska Pediatric Practice, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance44100%0%
45Kiewit Infrastructure CompanyConstruction44100%0%
45American Shizuki CorporationManufacturing44100%0%
45Kiewit Power Constructors CompanyConstruction44100%0%
53T5 Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services33100%0%
53Metropolitan Utilities DistrictUtilities33100%0%
53Aloft Technologies, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services33100%0%
53Schnackel Engineers, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services33100%0%
53Alegent Creighton HealthHealth Care and Social Assistance33100%0%
53Cozad Community HospitalHealth Care and Social Assistance33100%0%
53Tic - the Industrial CompanyConstruction33100%0%
53Lindsay Irrigation Solutions, LLCManufacturing33100%0%
61Cynchealth Advisors, Inc.Management of Companies and Enterprises22100%0%
61St. Francis SchoolEducational Services22100%0%
61Brodstone Memorial HospitalHealth Care and Social Assistance22100%0%
61Applied Underwriters, Inc.Finance and Insurance22100%0%
61Sioux County Public Schools22100%0%
61Antelope Memorial HospitalHealth Care and Social Assistance22100%0%
61Jefferson Community Health Center, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance22100%0%
61Physicians Clinic, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance22100%0%
61Box Butte General HospitalHealth Care and Social Assistance22100%0%
61Mass Electric Construction CompanyConstruction22100%0%
61Medical Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services22100%0%
61Kiewit Infrastructure West CompanyConstruction22100%0%
61Rock County HospitalHealth Care and Social Assistance22100%0%
61Lancaster County School District 1Educational Services22100%0%
61West Technology Group, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services22100%0%
61Kimball County HospitalHealth Care and Social Assistance22100%0%
61Kiewit-Shea Constructors a Joint VConstruction22100%0%
61University of Nebraska at KearneyEducational Services22100%0%
61Omaha Public Power DistrictUtilities22100%0%
61DTN, LLCInformation22100%0%
61Alegant Health-Memorial Hospital SchuylerHealth Care and Social Assistance22100%0%
61Chief Industries, Inc.Construction; Manufacturing22100%0%
61The City of Lincoln NebraskaPublic Administration22100%0%
61Cheyenne County Hospital Association, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance22100%0%
61Cherne Contracting CorporationConstruction22100%0%
61Alegent Health Immanuel Med CenterHealth Care and Social Assistance22100%0%
61Central Community CollegeEducational Services22100%0%
61Buildertrend Solutions, Inc.Information22100%0%
61Gigzonwheels, LLCReal Estate and Rental and Leasing22100%0%
61Talent Plus, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services22100%0%
61Annie Jeffrey Memorial County HealHealth Care and Social Assistance22100%0%
61Harlan County Health SystemHealth Care and Social Assistance22100%0%
61Ncee Labs, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services22100%0%
61National Indemnity CompanyFinance and Insurance22100%0%
61St. Michael SchoolEducational Services22100%0%
61Brown Immigration Law L L O, P CProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services22100%0%
61HDR Engineering of the Carolinas, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services22100%0%
61National Research CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services22100%0%
99Triage, LLCAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services11100%0%
99Pinata Technologies, Inc.Information11100%0%

ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY

Telesis Inc• Lindsay Corporation• Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School• Chase County Community Hospital• Sarkit Inc• Rock County Hospital• Ro Youker Inc• Kimball County Hospital• West Holt Memorial Hospital• Apex Informatics Llc• Makovicka / Harms Group P.c.• Kiewit Infrastructure South Company• Box Butte General Hospital• Valley County Hospital• Warren Memorial Hospital• Epar Llc• Bellevue University• Sacred Heart Church of Norfolk• National Research Corporation• Buildertrend Solutions Inc.• Pender Community Hospital• Webster County Community Hospital• Creighton University• Farris Engineering Inc.• First National Bank of Omaha• Grand Island Public Schools• University of Nebraska Medical Center• Associated Engineering Inc.• Gis Workshop LLC• Little Priest Tribal College• Li-Cor Inc.• Werner Enterprises Inc.• Central Community College• Tevra Brands LLC• Companycam Inc.• Kiewit Corporation• HDR Inc.• Elemental Scientific Inc.• Cheyenne County Hospital Association Inc.• St. Margaret Mary School• American Shizuki Corporation• Brown Immigration Law PC Llo• DMK Investments LLC• Dundy County Hospital• Sioux County Public Schools• Omaha Public Power District• National Indemnity Company• Cozad Community Hospital• Evidence Based Oriental Medicine LLC• Boyd Jones Construction Company• Phelps Memorial Health Center• Talent Plus Inc.• Schnackel Engineers Inc.• Pesek Law LLC• Henderson Health Care Services Inc.• Data Resource Technologies Inc.• Spreetail LLC• Loup Electronics Inc.• Quality Living Inc.• Bridgepoint Holdings NE LLC• Antelope Memorial Hospital• Western Nebraska Community College• Harlan County Health System• Oneworld Community Health Centers Inc.• Research U.S.A. L.L.C• Union Pacific Railroad Company

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