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How many H-1B petitions were made by Pennsylvania employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry during 2024?

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Employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry based in Pennsylvania submitted 149 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub. Of these, 146 were approved (98%), while three were denied (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.

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