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80 H-1B petitions filed by Health Care and Social Assistance employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry in Maine in 2024

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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

Employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry based in Maine submitted 80 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, Maine employers across all industries submitted 326 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 97.9%.

The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings in Maine during 2024, with 136 petitions (41.7% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 97.1%. Meanwhile, the Health Care and Social Assistance industry was the second largest contributor, filing 80 petitions (24.5% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.

The Maine employers which made the most petitions in the Health Care and Social Assistance sector during 2024 included Eastern Maine Medical Center with 34 petitions, Mainehealth with eight petitions, and The Aroostook Medical Center with six petitions.

Compared to 2023, the Health Care and Social Assistance sector in Maine saw a 10.1% decrease 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 Maine, 2024
RankIndustryTotal Petitions% of All Submissions% Approved% Denied
1Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services13641.7%97.1%2.9%
2Health Care and Social Assistance8024.5%100%0%
3Educational Services7322.4%98.6%1.4%
4Finance and Insurance164.9%100%0%
5Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services92.8%100%0%
6Utilities30.9%100%0%
7Information20.6%0%100%
7Manufacturing20.6%100%0%
9Real Estate and Rental and Leasing10.3%100%0%
9Other Services (except Public Administration)10.3%100%0%
9Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation10.3%100%0%
9Accommodation and Food Services10.3%100%0%
9Public Administration10.3%100%0%

Top Employers in Health Care and Social Assistance Industry in Maine, 2024

RankCompany NameTotal Petitions% Approved% Denied
1Eastern Maine Medical Center34100%0%
2Mainehealth8100%0%
3The Aroostook Medical Center6100%0%
4Central Maine Medical Center4100%0%
4Mount Desert Island Hospital4100%0%
6St. Joseph Hospital3100%0%
7Mind Your Mouth PA, LLC2100%0%
7Bridgton Hospital2100%0%
7Penobscot Community Health Care2100%0%
7St. Marys Regional Medical Center2100%0%
11Spectrum Healthcare Partners1100%0%
11Mercy Hospital1100%0%
11Serenity Residential Care, LLC1100%0%
11Central Maine Dental, PC1100%0%
11True Trusty Dental Group, LLC1100%0%
11Rumford Hospital1100%0%
11The Opportunity Alliance1100%0%
11Mainegeneral Medical Center1100%0%
11Redington Fairview General Hospital1100%0%
11Acadia Medical ARTS Anesthesia, LLC1100%0%
11Maine Coast Regional Health Facili1100%0%
11Acadia Hospital1100%0%
11Health Access Network, Inc.1100%0%

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