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
Of these, 98 were approved (98%), while two were denied (2%).
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, Kansas employers across all industries submitted 1,296 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 98.5%.
The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in Kansas during 2024, with 534 petitions (41.2% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 98.1%. Meanwhile, the Educational Services industry was the second largest contributor, filing 351 petitions (27.1% of the total), with an approval rate of 99.2%.
The Kansas employers which made the most petitions in the Manufacturing sector during 2024 included Garmin International, Inc. with 49 petitions and Investment Management Services, LLC with five petitions.
Compared to 2023, the Manufacturing sector in Kansas saw a 23.5% 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 | 534 | 41.2% | 98.1% | 1.9% |
| 2 | Educational Services | 351 | 27.1% | 99.2% | 0.9% |
| 3 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 115 | 8.9% | 97.4% | 2.6% |
| 4 | Manufacturing | 100 | 7.7% | 98% | 2% |
| 5 | Finance and Insurance | 82 | 6.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Information | 35 | 2.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 17 | 1.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Construction | 17 | 1.3% | 94.1% | 5.9% |
| 9 | Wholesale Trade | 16 | 1.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 9 | 0.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Public Administration | 6 | 0.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Transportation and Warehousing | 5 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 4 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 14 | Accommodation and Food Services | 2 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
Top Employers in Manufacturing Industry in Kansas, 2024
| Rank | Company Name | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garmin International, Inc. | 49 | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Investment Management Services, LLC | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Sunlighten, Inc. | 4 | 75% | 25% |
| 3 | Koch Agent and Energy Solutions, LLC | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Flint Hills Resources LC | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | TVH Parts Company | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Investment Nylon Chemicals Americas, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Marel, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Kasa Companies, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Airfixture, LLC | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Plastikon Healthcare, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Georgia Pacific Consumer Products LP | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| 12 | Creekstone Farms Premium Beef, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Tamko Building Products, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Cashco, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Koch Minerals and Trading, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend LL | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Inland Truck Parts Company | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Bombardier US Aerostructures, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Flint Hills Resources LP | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Sunbelt Solomon Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Hydrograph USA, Ltd. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Arrow Acquisition, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | SPX Cooling Technician, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Kalmar USA, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Electrex, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Preco, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Great Plains Industries, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Wireco Worldgroup, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Kalmar Solutions, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | D-J Engineering, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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