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Employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry file 65 H-1B petitions in Minnesota throughout 2024

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Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/

Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/

Employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry based in Minnesota submitted 65 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

All of the petitions submitted in the period were approved.

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, Minnesota employers across all industries submitted 4,510 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 98.6%.

The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in Minnesota during 2024, with 1,282 petitions (28.4% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 97.3%. Meanwhile, the Educational Services industry was the second largest contributor, filing 877 petitions (19.5% of the total), with an approval rate of 99.2%.

The Minnesota employers which made the most petitions in the Wholesale Trade sector during 2024 included CHS, Inc. with 32 petitions, Tennant Company with seven petitions, and Patterson Companies, Inc. with five petitions.

Compared to 2023, the Wholesale Trade sector in Minnesota saw a 16.1% 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.

H-1B Petitions by Industry in Minnesota, 2024
RankIndustryTotal Petitions% of All Submissions% Approved% Denied
1Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1,28228.4%97.3%2.7%
2Educational Services87719.5%99.2%0.8%
3Finance and Insurance77217.1%99.5%0.5%
4Manufacturing71815.9%99.9%0.1%
5Retail Trade3056.8%99%1%
6Health Care and Social Assistance1874.2%95.7%4.3%
7Information1042.3%97.1%2.9%
8Wholesale Trade651.4%100%0%
9Construction531.2%98.1%1.9%
10Utilities501.1%98%2%
11Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services380.8%100%0%
12Other Services (except Public Administration)190.4%94.7%5.3%
13Real Estate and Rental and Leasing100.2%100%0%
14Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation90.2%100%0%
15Public Administration50.1%80%20%
15Transportation and Warehousing50.1%100%0%
17Management of Companies and Enterprises40.1%100%0%
18Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting30.1%100%0%
19Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction20%100%0%
19Accommodation and Food Services20%100%0%

Top Employers in Wholesale Trade Industry in Minnesota, 2024

RankCompany NameTotal Petitions% Approved% Denied
1CHS, Inc.32100%0%
2Tennant Company7100%0%
3Patterson Companies, Inc.5100%0%
4Digi-Key Corporation3100%0%
5Parallel, LLC2100%0%
6Northern Power Products, Inc.1100%0%
6Productivity Quality, Inc.1100%0%
6Matica, Corp.1100%0%
6Production Automation Corporation1100%0%
6Mano Engineering, LLC1100%0%
6Phillips Temro Industries, Inc.1100%0%
6Cfmoto Powersports, Inc.1100%0%
6KGP Telecommunications, LLC1100%0%
6Amplifon USA, Inc.1100%0%
6WHP Workflow Solutions, Inc.1100%0%
6J and J Corporation, Inc.1100%0%
6Agcode, Inc.1100%0%
6Thin Film Technology Corporation1100%0%
6Graco Minnesota, Inc.1100%0%
6Optimine Software, Inc.1100%0%
6Force America, Inc.1100%0%

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