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Wednesday, September 10, 2025

2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Management of Companies and Enterprises industry across Holland Reporter publication area

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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

In 2024, the only H-1B petition submitted by JSJ Corporation, the only employer classified under the Management of Companies and Enterprises industry located across Holland Reporter publication area was approved, according to data provided by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

That year, the statewide average approval rate for H-1B petitions stood at 98.2%, slightly higher than 2023's 97.4%. Across the publication area, employers across all industries submitted 130 petitions during the same period, with an approval rate of 99.2%.

For comparison, the U.S. reported an average approval rate of 98% in 2024.

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 Manufacturing industry led the H-1B filings in Holland Reporter publication area during 2024, with 56 petitions (43.1% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 98.2%. Meanwhile, the Educational Services industry was the second largest contributor, filing 34 petitions (26.2% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.

Compared to 2023, the Management of Companies and Enterprises sector saw an increase in the number of H-1B petitions across Holland Reporter publication area 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 Holland Reporter Publication Area, 2024
RankIndustryTotal Petitions% of All Submissions% Approved% Denied
1Manufacturing5643.1%98.2%1.8%
2Educational Services3426.2%100%0%
3Wholesale Trade2116.2%100%0%
4Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services21.5%100%0%
4Other Services (except Public Administration)21.5%100%0%
6Transportation and Warehousing10.8%100%0%
6Management of Companies and Enterprises10.8%100%0%
6Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services10.8%100%0%
Employer H-1B Petitions in Holland Reporter Publication Area During 2024
Company NameIndustriesTotal Petitions% Approved% Denied
Meijer Great Lakes Limited PartnershipWholesale Trade29100%0%
Grand Valley State UniversityEducational Services20100%0%
LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc.Manufacturing16100%0%
Hope CollegeEducational Services8100%0%
Challenge Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.Manufacturing7100%0%
J R Automation Technologies, LLCManufacturing4100%0%
Motus, LLCManufacturing4100%0%
L Perrigo CompanyManufacturing3100%0%
Millerknoll, Inc.Manufacturing3100%0%
Grand Haven Christian SchoolEducational Services3100%0%
Gentex CorporationManufacturing3100%0%
Padagis US, LLCManufacturing3100%0%
Spartannash Associates, LLCWholesale Trade3100%0%
Engineered Glass a Division of MagManufacturing2100%0%
Grandville Calvin Christian SchoolsEducational Services2100%0%
The Society for Christian Instruction of Zeeland MichEducational Services, Other Services (except Public Administration)2100%0%
Mission Design and Automation, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
ODL, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Ottawa Area Intermediate SchoolProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services1100%0%
Magna Services of America, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Shape, Corp.Manufacturing1100%0%
JSJ CorporationManagement of Companies and Enterprises1100%0%
J Mark Systems, LLCManufacturing1100%0%
Infinite Automation CorporationOther Services (except Public Administration)1100%0%
Illinois Tool Works, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Haworth, Inc.Manufacturing10%100%
Drug and Laboratory Disposal, Inc.Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1100%0%
Debest, Inc.Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services1100%0%
Buhlerprince, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Automatic Spring Products CorporatTransportation and Warehousing1100%0%
Aspen Surgical Products, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Altron Automation Group, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%
Allegan Public SchoolsEducational Services1100%0%
Accutest Systems, Inc.Manufacturing1100%0%

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