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H-2A Insights: An employer classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry in North Dakota submitted 3 petitions in 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/

Finley Elevator, an employer classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry based in North Dakota, submitted three H-2A job orders during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub. These were the only petitions filed from that sector during 2024.

All of these petitions submitted were approved.

Employers are classified under industries based on their reported operations and may be involved in multiple industries.

The H-2A visa program allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers for temporary or seasonal agricultural jobs when enough domestic workers are unavailable. Employers must demonstrate a short-term need and that hiring foreign workers will not negatively affect U.S. workers' wages or working conditions. These jobs must first be offered to U.S. workers, and both domestic and H-2A workers must receive at least the highest of the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) or other wage benchmarks.

The average approval rate for H-2A petitions across the United States in 2024 stood at 98.8%, slightly higher than the 98.4% recorded in 2023. Statewide, employers across all industries filed 2,575 job orders during the same period, with an approval rate of 99.7%.

The Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry led the H-2A filings in North Dakota during 2024, with 2,529 petitions (98.2% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 99.6%. Meanwhile, the Wholesale Trade industry was the second largest contributor, filing 20 petitions (0.8% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.

Compared to 2023, the Transportation and Warehousing sector in the state saw a 50% increase in the number of H-2A petitions filed 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.

Due to manual data entry and the use of paper forms by applicants or petitioners, occasional discrepancies in employer names, tax IDs, locations, or other details may be found in the H-2A Employer Data Hub provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), which is the data used in this article. Despite these potential issues, USCIS works to ensure accuracy.

H-2A Petitions by Industry in North Dakota, 2024
RankIndustryTotal Petitions% of All Submissions% Approved% Denied
1Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting2,52998.2%99.6%0.4%
2Wholesale Trade200.8%100%0%
3Other Services (except Public Administration)150.6%100%0%
4Transportation and Warehousing30.1%100%0%
Top 100 Employers H-2A Petitions in North Dakota during 2024
Company NameIndustryTotal Petitions% Approved% Denied
United Agronomy, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting39100%0%
Hoverson FarmsAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting38100%0%
Tracy Hoherz FarmAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting37100%0%
Brian Vculek FarmAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting37100%0%
Noyes Apiaries, Inc.Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting32100%0%
Sea View Farm, LLPAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting32100%0%
Four Star AgentAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting31100%0%
CHS, Inc.Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting30100%0%
Dean Gerving FarmAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting29100%0%
Galen Scheresky FarmsAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting24100%0%
Glenn GervingAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting24100%0%
Weinlaeder Seed CompanyAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting23100%0%
Donald Heuchert FarmAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting22100%0%
Whole Seed Farm, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting20100%0%
GPH Enterprises, Inc.Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting19100%0%
Heimbuch Potatoes, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting18100%0%
KTM FarmAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting17100%0%
Bronson Custom FarmsAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting16100%0%
Absolute Honey, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting15100%0%
Morlock Honey Farms, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting15100%0%
Hager Farms, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting15100%0%
North Star CooperationAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting14100%0%
Sproule FarmsAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting14100%0%
Campbell FarmsAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting14100%0%
David Glinz FarmAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting1485.7%14.3%
Ryan Weinlaeder FarmsAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting14100%0%
Brown Harvesting, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting13100%0%
Dawson FarmsAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting13100%0%
MV Collette FarmsAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting12100%0%
Lagodinski FarmsAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting12100%0%
Troy and Mark Demars III, LLLPAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting12100%0%
Associated Potato Growers, Inc.Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting12100%0%
Mcdonald Farms and Organics, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting12100%0%
Jorde Certified Seed, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting12100%0%
Weckerly FarmsAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting12100%0%
Brandon Hanson Farms, Inc.Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting11100%0%
Peter ShockmanAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting11100%0%
Randy S Barnyard ServiceOther Services (except Public Administration)11100%0%
Price Cattle Ranch, LLPAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting11100%0%
Skaurud Grain FarmsAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting11100%0%
Arthur Companies, Inc.Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting11100%0%
Crystal ChippersAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting11100%0%
Wilwand FarmsAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting11100%0%
Mike Erfle FarmAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting11100%0%
Fitzsimonds FarmsAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting10100%0%
Missouri River Feeders, LLPAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting10100%0%
LKT Cattle CompanyAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting10100%0%
Hart Land and CattleAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting10100%0%
Hoople Farmers GrainAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting10100%0%
Danzig Honey CompanyAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting10100%0%
Lundquist Farms, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting10100%0%
Dairy Dozen MilnorAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting10100%0%
Clarence ArchibaldAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting10100%0%
Chris TuchschererAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting10100%0%
T2 Honey Company, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting9100%0%
Grand River Honey Company, Inc.Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting9100%0%
Chad and Jennifer OlsonAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting9100%0%
Trigen Agent PartnershipAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting9100%0%
Molstad FarmsAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting8100%0%
Square Butte FarmAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting8100%0%
Shane OlsonAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting8100%0%
Eaton FarmsAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting8100%0%
Summit Farms PartnershipAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting8100%0%
T and G FarmsAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting8100%0%
Allied Energy, Inc.Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting8100%0%
Daniel Miller Farm PartnershipAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting8100%0%
Tim OstenrudeAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting8100%0%
Nickolaus HeuchertAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting8100%0%
Travis and Tara LambournAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting8100%0%
Celley FarmsAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting8100%0%
Kelly Hall and Patrick HallAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting8100%0%
Wade Billadeau FarmsAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting8100%0%
Botno Bee Company, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting8100%0%
Education Brown FarmAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting7100%0%
Engstrom Bean and SeedWholesale Trade7100%0%
Guthmiller Farms, Inc.Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting7100%0%
Steve Erfle FarmsAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting7100%0%
Dakota Midland Grain, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting7100%0%
Rudnik TruckingAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting7100%0%
Stuart Nielsen FarmAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting7100%0%
Duchsherer FarmsAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting7100%0%
Mill FarmsAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting7100%0%
Mark and Tammy MeyerAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting7100%0%
Perkins Honey FarmAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting7100%0%
Wisness RanchAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting7100%0%
Brosnan Farms, Inc.Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting7100%0%
Hexagon Farm, LLPAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting7100%0%
Melin Grain and Livestock Farm, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting7100%0%
Horizon ResourcesAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting7100%0%
WHO S Your HoneyAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting7100%0%
Alliance Farms General PartnershipAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting6100%0%
Hoffman Farms, LLPAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting6100%0%
John Weinand FarmAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting6100%0%
Ruby S Apiaries, Inc.Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting6100%0%
Hamel FarmAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting6100%0%
Anthony SchmidtAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting6100%0%
Hiatt Honey ND, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting6100%0%
Scott Lazorenko FarmsAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting6100%0%
Vivatson BrothersAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting6100%0%
Thompson ApiariesAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting6100%0%

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