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
Of these, 133 were approved (97.8%), while three 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, Oklahoma employers across all industries submitted 933 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 97.5%.
The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in Oklahoma during 2024, with 373 petitions (40% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 96.3%. Meanwhile, the Educational Services industry was the second largest contributor, filing 275 petitions (29.5% of the total), with an approval rate of 99.3%.
The Oklahoma employers which made the most petitions in the Health Care and Social Assistance sector during 2024 included Saint Francis Health System with 27 petitions, Ou Health Partners, Inc. with 19 petitions, and Comanche County Hospital Authority with 14 petitions.
Compared to 2023, the Health Care and Social Assistance sector in Oklahoma saw a 23.6% 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 | 373 | 40% | 96.3% | 3.8% |
| 2 | Educational Services | 275 | 29.5% | 99.3% | 0.7% |
| 3 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 136 | 14.6% | 97.8% | 2.2% |
| 4 | Information | 29 | 3.1% | 93.1% | 6.9% |
| 5 | Manufacturing | 28 | 3% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Retail Trade | 14 | 1.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 12 | 1.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Construction | 12 | 1.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 9 | Finance and Insurance | 11 | 1.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 9 | 1% | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | Transportation and Warehousing | 7 | 0.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Utilities | 6 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 13 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5 | 0.5% | 80% | 20% |
| 14 | Public Administration | 4 | 0.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | Accommodation and Food Services | 3 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 3 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 3 | 0.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 18 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 2 | 0.2% | 50% | 50% |
| 19 | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 0.1% | 100% | 0% |
Top Employers in Health Care and Social Assistance Industry in Oklahoma, 2024
| Rank | Company Name | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Francis Health System | 27 | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Ou Health Partners, Inc. | 19 | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Comanche County Hospital Authority | 14 | 92.9% | 7.1% |
| 4 | Integris Health, Inc. | 10 | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | ARL Bio Pharma, Inc. | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Mercy Clinic Oklahoma Communities | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Choctaw Memorial Hospital | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Saints Medical Group, LLC | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | TNI KSO D B a Nephrology Speci, P C | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Oklahoma Blood Institute | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Jackson County Memorial Hospital Authority | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Norman Regional Hospital Authority | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Community Health Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Oklahoma Heart Hospital | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Lifeshare Network, Inc. | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Community Health Centers of Oklaho | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Clinton Hospital Authority | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 12 | Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Communitycare Managed Healthcare P | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | UHS of Oklahoma, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Orthodontic Specialists of Oklahoma, PLLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Inpatient Physician Care Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Infectious Disease Associates, PLLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Chickasaw Nation Department of Hea | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Memorial Hospital of Texas County Authority | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Community Health Connections, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | The Orthopaedic Center, P C | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Oklahoma City VA US Department of Vetrans Affairs | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Ground Zero Emergency Training Center FDN | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Ascension St. John Medical Center I | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Pushmataha Hospital | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | St. John Physicians D B a Ascen, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | CS Cardiology Newco, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Progentec Diagnostics, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | KB Dentistry, PLLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | St. Anthony Shawnee Hospital, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Nuveen Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, PLLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Crescent Infectious Diseases, PLLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Variety Care, Inc. | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| 19 | AHS Oklahoma Physician Group, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Southern Plains Medical Center of Garvin County, LLC | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| 19 | Norman Regional Hospital Authority an Oklahoma Public Trust | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Creoks Behavioral Health | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | US Department of Veterans Affairs | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Osteopathic Physicians of Tulsa in | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 19 | Southern Plains Medical Center, Inc. | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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