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Of these, 306 were approved (97.8%), while seven were denied (2.2%).
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, Connecticut employers across all industries submitted 2,994 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 98%.
The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in Connecticut during 2024, with 980 petitions (32.7% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 96.9%. Meanwhile, the Finance and Insurance industry was the second largest contributor, filing 564 petitions (18.8% of the total), with an approval rate of 98.4%.
The Connecticut employers which made the most petitions in the Health Care and Social Assistance sector during 2024 included Yale New Haven Hospital with 48 petitions, Hartford Healthcare Medical Group with 46 petitions, and Northeast Medical Group, Inc. with 23 petitions.
Compared to 2023, the Health Care and Social Assistance sector in Connecticut saw a 3.6% 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 | 980 | 32.7% | 96.9% | 3.1% |
| 2 | Finance and Insurance | 564 | 18.8% | 98.4% | 1.6% |
| 3 | Educational Services | 465 | 15.5% | 99.1% | 0.9% |
| 4 | Manufacturing | 330 | 11% | 99.4% | 0.6% |
| 5 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 313 | 10.5% | 97.8% | 2.2% |
| 6 | Information | 129 | 4.3% | 96.9% | 3.1% |
| 7 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 50 | 1.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Wholesale Trade | 35 | 1.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Utilities | 26 | 0.9% | 96.2% | 3.9% |
| 10 | Retail Trade | 20 | 0.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 18 | 0.6% | 94.4% | 5.6% |
| 11 | Construction | 18 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | Accommodation and Food Services | 16 | 0.5% | 93.8% | 6.3% |
| 14 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 12 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 7 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 16 | Public Administration | 5 | 0.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 17 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 2 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 17 | Transportation and Warehousing | 2 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 17 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 2 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
Top Employers in Health Care and Social Assistance Industry in Connecticut, 2024
| Rank | Company Name | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yale New Haven Hospital | 48 | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Hartford Healthcare Medical Group | 46 | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Northeast Medical Group, Inc. | 23 | 95.7% | 4.4% |
| 4 | Danbury Hospital | 18 | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Trinity Health of New England Prov | 15 | 93.3% | 6.7% |
| 6 | Bridgeport Hospital | 14 | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Nuvance Health Medical Practice CT | 12 | 91.7% | 8.3% |
| 8 | Norwalk Hospital Association | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | The Stamford Hospital | 7 | 85.7% | 14.3% |
| 9 | Hartford Hospital | 7 | 85.7% | 14.3% |
| 9 | SVMC Holdings, Inc. | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | The Hospital of Central Connecticu | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Carecentrix, Inc. | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Integrated Anesthesia Associates L | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Connecticut Childrens Specialty Group | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 16 | Columbia Dental, PC | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 16 | Cornell Scott Hill Health Corporation | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 16 | Community Health Center, Inc. | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Bristol Hospital Multi Specialty Group, Inc. | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Nuvance Health Medical Practice, PC | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Greenwich Hospital | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 22 | Staywell Healthcare, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 22 | Connecticut Institute for Communities, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 22 | Connecticut Department of Transpor | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 22 | The Devereux Foundation | 2 | 0% | 100% |
| 22 | Hartford Healthcare Corporation | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 22 | Middlesex Hospital | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Yale New Haven Health Services Corporation | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Dental Smiles Hartford | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | M and N Dental Care, PLLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Gilead Community Services, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | New England Dental Center, PC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Brass Mill Mall Dental, LLP | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Quotidian Health, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Windham Community Memorial Hospita | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Day Kimball Hospital | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Charter Anesthesiology, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | SPH 2 Enterprise, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Jefferson Radiology, P C | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Norwalk Community Health Center in | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Genedx, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Connecticut Home Health Care Incor | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Natchaug Hospital | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Branford Dental Group, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Project Well, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Hartford Healthcare Medical Group, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | United Community and Family Services, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Southwest Community Health Center | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Integrated Refugee and Immigrant S | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Fair Haven Community Health Care | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Mohan, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Bloomfield Dental Care, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Preferred Therapy Solutions | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | CT Pulmonary, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Care Dental Associates, PC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Solinsky Eyecare, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Eyecare Associates, PC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | The Charlotte Hungerford Hospital | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Mohan & Virani LLC, D.D.S. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Amber Stone Mental Health Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Patrick Dermesropian, PC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Trinity Health of New England Corporation, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Sema4 Opco, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Institute for Neurodegenerative Di | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | DR Dental of Connecticut, PC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Midstate Medical Center | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Advance Dental Clinic, PC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Hamden Dental Care, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Constellation Home Care, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Town Center Dental of Stamford CT, PC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Bright Smiles, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Sasco River Center | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Icare Dental, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Dliflc | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Community Health and Wellness Cent | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Sunshine Dental of Manchester, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Connecticut Nephrology Associates | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | The William W Backus Hospital | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | New England Fertility Institute, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Resolute Cross Road, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 28 | Hartford Pathology Associates, P C | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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