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How many H-1B petitions made by Nevada 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/

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In 2024, 772 of the 790 H-1B petitions submitted by employers based in Nevada 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 97.7%, which is lower 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 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led H-1B petition approvals in Nevada during 2024, filing a total of 200 petitions (25.3% of all submissions) and receiving 193 approvals, resulting in an approval rate of 96.5%. The Educational Services industry followed, with 90 petitions (11.4% of all submissions), receiving 87 approvals and an approval rate of 96.7%.

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

The Nevada employers with the most approvals during 2024 included University of Nevada Las Vegas, filing a total of 65 petitions and receiving 64 approvals, resulting in an approval rate of 98.5%, and Credit One Bank, N A, which filed 60 petitions and received 58 approvals, resulting in an approval rate of 96.7%.

Compared to 2023, Nevada saw an 8.5% 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.

Nevada H-1B Petition Distribution by Industry in 2024

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services [25.3%]Educational Services [11.4%]Health Care and Social Assistance [9.7%]Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation [9%]Finance and Insurance [9%]Manufacturing [7%]Industries <5% [23.8%]

H-1B Petitions by Industry in Nevada, 2024

RankIndustryTotal Petitions% of All SubmissionsApproved Petitions% Approved% Denied
1Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services20025.3%19396.5%3.5%
2Educational Services9011.4%8796.7%3.3%
3Health Care and Social Assistance779.7%7496.1%3.9%
4Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation719%71100%0%
5Finance and Insurance719%6997.2%2.8%
6Manufacturing557%55100%0%
7Accommodation and Food Services313.9%31100%0%
8Information263.3%26100%0%
9Utilities253.2%25100%0%
10Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services243%24100%0%
11Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction222.8%22100%0%
12Wholesale Trade222.8%2195.5%4.5%
13Retail Trade101.3%990%10%
13Transportation and Warehousing91.1%9100%0%
13Construction91.1%9100%0%
16Other Services (except Public Administration)30.4%3100%0%
16Real Estate and Rental and Leasing30.4%3100%0%
18Management of Companies and Enterprises20.3%2100%0%
19Public Administration10.1%1100%0%
19Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting10.1%1100%0%

Top 100 Employers in Nevada, 2024

RankCompany NameIndustry(ies)Total PetitionsApproved Petitions% Approved% Denied
1University of Nevada Las VegasEducational Services656498.5%1.5%
2Credit One Bank, N AFinance and Insurance605896.7%3.3%
3LNW Gaming, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services; Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation3333100%0%
4Telus International US, Corp.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services232295.7%4.3%
5Redwood Materials, Inc.Manufacturing2020100%0%
6Sripadha, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1717100%0%
7MGM Resorts Satellite, LLCAccommodation and Food Services1616100%0%
8Connor Group, Inc.Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1414100%0%
9MGM Resorts International Operations, Inc.Management of Companies and Enterprises; Accommodation and Food Services1313100%0%
10Light and Wonder, Inc.Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation1212100%0%
11Coral Academy of Science RenoEducational Services1111100%0%
11Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1111100%0%
11Nevada Power CompanyUtilities1111100%0%
14Southwest Gas CorporationUtilities1010100%0%
15Konami Gaming, Inc.Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation99100%0%
15Ellis Bandt Birkin Kollins and Wong, PLLCHealth Care and Social Assistance99100%0%
17Socure, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services88100%0%
17IGTArts, Entertainment, and Recreation88100%0%
17Nevada Gold Mines, LLCMining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction88100%0%
17Sagebrush Health ServicesHealth Care and Social Assistance88100%0%
17Coral Academy of Science Las VegasEducational Services88100%0%
22Allegiant Air, LLCTransportation and Warehousing77100%0%
23Pe ServicesProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services66100%0%
23Kikoff, Inc.Information66100%0%
23Hometown Health Plan, Inc.Finance and Insurance66100%0%
23Advanced Technology Laboratories, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services66100%0%
23Everi Payments, Inc.Manufacturing66100%0%
28C a Group, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services55100%0%
28Eduloka LimitedProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services55100%0%
28Signal Health Group, Inc.Health Care and Social Assistance7571.4%28.6%
28Venetian Las Vegas Gaming, LLCAccommodation and Food Services55100%0%
28Beavers Distribution, Inc.Wholesale Trade55100%0%
28Ellianse, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services55100%0%
28RS Consulting Services, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services55100%0%
35Mellowsoft, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services44100%0%
35Ridgeline, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services44100%0%
35Playstudios US, LLCInformation44100%0%
35Sierra Pacific Power CompanyUtilities44100%0%
35Its National, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services44100%0%
35AGS, LLCArts, Entertainment, and Recreation44100%0%
41MP Mine Operations, LLCMining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction33100%0%
41Naz Wahab M D, P CHealth Care and Social Assistance33100%0%
41Zappos Com, LLCRetail Trade4375%25%
41CTRL Iq, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services33100%0%
41Lander County Hospital DistrictHealth Care and Social Assistance33100%0%
41HW EngineeringProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services33100%0%
41Eid Nevada Critical Care D B, PLLCHealth Care and Social Assistance33100%0%
41Elivate America CorporationWholesale Trade33100%0%
41Enlightened Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services7342.9%57.1%
41Westfall Technik, Inc.Manufacturing33100%0%
41Tropisys Information Systems, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services33100%0%
41American Wagering, Inc.Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation33100%0%
41Taney EngineeringProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services33100%0%
41Slickdeals, LLCInformation33100%0%
41Skillz Platform, Inc.Information33100%0%
41Nevada Copper, Inc.Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction33100%0%
41Caesars Enterprise Services, LLCAccommodation and Food Services33100%0%
58William Bee Ririe HospitalHealth Care and Social Assistance22100%0%
58FBS, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services22100%0%
58Frontier Investment Group, LLCConstruction; Wholesale Trade3266.7%33.3%
58O Neill Clark Narvarte and Vicks, PCHealth Care and Social Assistance22100%0%
58VWU, LLCWholesale Trade22100%0%
58Haddington Dynamics II, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services22100%0%
58Vegas Com, LLCAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services22100%0%
58Vay Technology, Inc.Real Estate and Rental and Leasing22100%0%
58VA Southern NV Healthcare SystemHealth Care and Social Assistance22100%0%
58United One, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services22100%0%
58Humboldt General HospitalHealth Care and Social Assistance22100%0%
58Panasonic Corporation of North AmeManufacturing22100%0%
58Touro University NevadaEducational Services22100%0%
58IMX Health, LLCFinance and Insurance22100%0%
58Infotron Solutions, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services22100%0%
58Innova Technologies, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services22100%0%
58MP Magnetics, LLCMining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction22100%0%
58Qureshi AL Owir, PLLCHealth Care and Social Assistance22100%0%
58Sparrow Financial, Inc.Finance and Insurance22100%0%
58Southwest Manufacturing Services, LLCManufacturing22100%0%
58Las Vegas Sands, Corp.Accommodation and Food Services22100%0%
58Rimini Street, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services22100%0%
58LV Surgery Associates, PLLCHealth Care and Social Assistance22100%0%
58Magma Holding, Inc.Wholesale Trade22100%0%
58Simple Max Technician, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services22100%0%
58Sainergy, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services22100%0%
58Sable Systems International, Inc.Manufacturing22100%0%
58Ror Partners, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services22100%0%
58Rising Digital CorporationProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services22100%0%
581047 Games, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services22100%0%
58Elko County School DistrictEducational Services22100%0%
58ABC Labs, LLCProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services22100%0%
58Absolute Dental and Orthodontics Prada, PLLCHealth Care and Social Assistance22100%0%
58ACS Industrial Activities, Inc.Construction22100%0%
58Bex Sunglasses, LLCManufacturing22100%0%
58Caltrol, Inc.Wholesale Trade22100%0%
58American Battery Technology CompanyAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services22100%0%
95Revive Sparks, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance11100%0%
95Revive Reno, LLC11100%0%
95Resorts World Las Vegas, LLCAccommodation and Food Services11100%0%
95Renown Row, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance11100%0%
95Remark Holdings, Inc.Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services11100%0%
95Rehab Services B and Ris, LLCHealth Care and Social Assistance11100%0%

ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY

Travelconfirm Inc.• Station Casinos Llc• G S Integrated Healthcare Systems Llc• Business Office Suite Services Inc.• Monument Construction• Konami Gaming Inc.• Little Lamb Las Vegas Llc.• William Bee Ririe Hospital• City of Las Vegas• Signal Health Group Inc• Resorts World Las Vegas LLC• Rising Digital Corporation• Diocese of Reno• Chinese Gaming Corporation• Toast Wedding Films Inc.• Molten USA, Inc• Advanced Health Communications LLC• Elivate America Corporation• Pershing General Hospital• Facetec Inc.• Remark Holdings Inc.• Fore Property Company• Caesars Enterprise Services LLC• South Lyon Health Center Inc.• Providence Dental Dhillon PLLC• Sainergy Inc.• American Wheelchair Foundation• Caltrol Inc.• Innova Technologies Inc.• Calderon Law LLC• BMM North America Inc.• United One Inc.• DRD LLC• Nextech Batteries Inc.• Roseman University of Health Sciences• Preferred Mortgage Services Inc.• Doral Academy of Nevada• Emerson Law Group• Designcell LLC• Humboldt General Hospital• Touro University Nevada• RS Consulting Services LLC• Law Huang International Ltd.• Momeni Construction Inc.• Adit I LLC• Nevada Power Company dba NV Energy• MRB Holdings Corporation• Alliance for Childhood Diseases• Coral Academy of Science Reno• Eduloka Limited• AgsLLC• Knit• CA Group Inc.• Flintfox North America Inc.• Rehab Services B and Ris LLC• MGM Resorts International Operations Inc.• Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas• Nevada Health Centers Inc.• Hamilton Company• Vegas.com LLC• Mgm Resorts International• Sable Systems International Inc.• HW Engineering• Arete Security Inc.• Advanced Technology Laboratories Inc.• Nividous Software Solutions Inc.• Cimon Inc.• Lincoln County Hospital District• Full Spectrum Laser LLC• Connor Group Inc.• Qureshi Alowir PLLC• MP Mine Operations LLC• Led Connection LLC• Tricoast TV LLC• Nevada Nanotech Systems Inc.• Echelon Diagnostics Inc.• Bex Sunglasses LLC• Cambridge Dental Consulting Group• Elko County School District• Edwin Suarez Physical Therapy LLC• Sobel Westex Inc.• Marnell Companies LLC• Cold Bore Technology Corp.

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