Gulf Coast Region
H1B Statistics
Temporary Labor Condition Applications for Specialty
Workers
Workforce Solutions
August 2016
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the City of Houston and the surrounding 13 Texas Gulf Coast counties.
Gulf Coast Region
Certified H1B 's FY 2015
Top 15 Occupations
Number of Cases
‐
1,000
2,000
Number of Openings
3,000
4,000
4,111 Computer Systems Analysts
2,420 Computer Programmers
1,479 Information Security Analysts, Web Developers
318 Management Analysts
1,713 494 1,514 746 960 Mechanical Engineers
Financial Analysts
227 Network and Computer Systems Administrators
219 Operations Research Analysts
1,992 569 Accountants and Auditors
503 178 386 Civil Engineers
285 310 Database Administrators
165 288 Chemical Engineers
282 284 Electrical Engineers
267 276 854 4,393 3,155 1,695 Software Developers, Applications
Software Developers, Systems Software
5,000
2,713 6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
8,294 1
Gulf Coast Region
Certifiied H-1B's for Fiscal Year 2015 Ranked by Total Openings
October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015
SOC CODE
15-1121
15-1131
15-1179
15-1132
15-1133
13-2011
13-1111
17-2141
13-2051
15-1142
15-2031
17-2051
15-1141
17-2041
17-2071
11-3021
17-2171
19-1021
19-1042
19-2042
13-1161
25-2021
17-2112
41-9031
11-9041
17-2121
15-1134
13-1081
29-1069
25-2031
17-2131
17-2072
11-3031
17-2199
15-1151
13-1051
11-3051
19-2031
11-1021
27-1021
29-1123
11-2022
17-3029
11-2021
15-2041
19-4041
11-9021
17-2081
19-4021
17-2111
15-1122
11-3071
17-2061
13-2099
11-9111
19-2012
OCCUPATION TITLE
Total All
Computer Systems Analysts
Computer Programmers
Information Security Analysts, Web Developers
Software Developers, Applications
Software Developers, Systems Software
Accountants and Auditors
Management Analysts
Mechanical Engineers
Financial Analysts
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Operations Research Analysts
Civil Engineers
Database Administrators
Chemical Engineers
Electrical Engineers
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Petroleum Engineers
Biochemists and Biophysicists
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educati
Industrial Engineers
Sales Engineers
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects
Web Developers
Logisticians
Physicians and Surgeons, All Other
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Care
Materials Engineers
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Financial Managers
Engineers, All Other
Computer User Support Specialists
Cost Estimators
Industrial Production Managers
Chemists
General and Operations Managers
Commercial and Industrial Designers
Physical Therapists
Sales Managers
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Othe
Marketing Managers
Statisticians
Geological and Petroleum Technicians
Construction Managers
Environmental Engineers
Biological Technicians
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety
Information Security Analysts
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
Computer Hardware Engineers
Financial Specialists, All Other
Medical and Health Services Managers
Physicists
NUMBER OF CASES
4,111
2,420
1,479
1,695
318
569
494
746
227
219
178
285
165
282
267
90
238
213
152
187
171
172
152
115
134
130
73
95
76
104
98
67
64
76
19
64
68
67
67
56
64
57
35
57
45
50
49
44
43
40
19
27
9
21
32
32
TOTAL OPENINGS
8,294
4,393
3,155
2,713
1,992
1,713
1,514
960
854
503
386
310
288
284
276
253
252
213
196
191
183
174
152
149
134
131
122
106
106
104
100
98
91
80
78
69
68
68
67
65
65
60
60
57
51
50
49
44
43
41
38
36
36
35
32
32
1
Gulf Coast Region
Certifiied H-1B's for Fiscal Year 2015 Ranked by Total Openings
October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015
SOC CODE
19-2041
25-1071
13-1199
23-1011
13-1071
19-2032
29-1051
13-1023
29-1021
11-9199
11-9199
13-2031
13-1151
19-1029
17-3011
29-1062
25-1011
27-3031
29-2011
15-1111
41-3031
25-2022
27-1024
11-3061
29-1122
13-2052
17-1011
17-1012
11-1011
11-3011
13-2041
23-2011
11-9121
17-2031
17-2151
25-1022
25-2012
29-9011
17-3027
25-1032
29-1065
41-4011
19-1022
19-3011
25-2052
25-9031
29-1063
11-2011
11-3121
11-9032
29-1066
29-1127
11-3131
13-1041
15-1143
15-1152
OCCUPATION TITLE
Total All
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Includin
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Business Operations Specialists, All Other
Lawyers
Human Resource Specialists
Materials Scientists
Pharmacists
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and F
Dentists, General
Managers, All Other
Managers, All Other
Budget Analysts
Training and Development Specialists
Biological Scientists, All Other
Architectural and Civil Drafters
Family and General Practitioners
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Public Relations Specialists
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Computer and Information Research Scientists
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sa
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/
Graphic Designers
Purchasing Managers
Occupational Therapists
Personal Financial Advisors
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
Landscape Architects
Chief Executives
Administrative Services Managers
Credit Analysts
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Natural Sciences Managers
Biomedical Engineers
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Mechanical Engineering Technicians
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
Pediatricians, General
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical
Microbiologists
Economists
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten & Elementary
Instructional Coordinators
Internists, General
Advertising and Promotions Managers
Human Resources Managers
Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary
Psychiatrists
Speech-Language Pathologists
Training and Development Managers
Compliance Officers
Computer Network Architects
Computer Network Support Specialists
NUMBER OF CASES
31
25
29
28
27
27
26
25
24
24
24
24
23
23
22
20
19
17
19
18
18
17
17
16
13
14
15
14
13
13
13
13
12
12
12
12
12
10
11
11
11
11
10
10
10
10
10
9
9
9
9
9
8
8
8
4
TOTAL OPENINGS
31
31
29
28
27
27
27
25
25
24
24
24
23
23
22
20
19
19
19
18
18
17
17
16
16
15
15
14
13
13
13
13
12
12
12
12
12
12
11
11
11
11
10
10
10
10
10
9
9
9
9
9
8
8
8
8
1
Gulf Coast Region
Certifiied H-1B's for Fiscal Year 2015 Ranked by Total Openings
October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015
SOC CODE
OCCUPATION TITLE
Total All
15-2021
25-1042
27-2022
15-2011
23-1012
25-1063
25-1124
25-1194
25-2011
27-3091
29-1067
13-1121
17-1022
17-3022
25-1021
27-3041
29-1141
41-4012
11-9151
13-1141
13-2053
15-1799
17-3023
27-3042
29-1131
53-5021
53-6051
13-2061
15-1150
17-1021
19-3039
19-3051
21-1091
27-1011
29-1024
29-1061
29-1171
11-2031
11-9033
17-2021
17-3024
19-1013
19-1099
19-3031
19-4061
21-1012
23-2099
25-1121
25-1125
25-2054
27-1014
27-1025
27-3022
35-1011
41-3099
11-9039
Mathematicians
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Coaches and Scouts
Actuaries
Judicial Law Clerks
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postseco
Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Interpreters and Translators
Surgeons
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
Surveyors
Civil Engineering Technicians
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Editors
Registered Nurses
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Te
Social and Community Service Managers
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialis
Insurance Underwriters
Computer Occupations, All Other
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians
Technical Writers
Veterinarians
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Transportation Inspectors
Financial Examiners
Computer Support Specialists
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
Psychologists, All Other
Urban and Regional Planners
Health Educators
Art Directors
Prosthodontists
Anesthesiologists
Nurse Practitioners
PR & Fundraising Managers
Education Administrators, Postsecondary
Agricultural Engineers
Electro-Mechanical Technicians
Soil and Plant Scientists
Life Scientists, All Other
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists
Social Science Research Assistants
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Coun
Legal Support Workers, All Other
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
History Teachers, Postsecondary
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
Multimedia Artists and Animators
Interior Designers
Reporters and Correspondents
Chefs and Head Cooks
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other
Education Administrators, All Other
NUMBER OF CASES
TOTAL OPENINGS
8
8
8
7
7
7
7
7
7
5
7
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
3
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
8
8
8
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
Gulf Coast Region
Certifiied H-1B's for Fiscal Year 2015 Ranked by Total Openings
October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015
SOC CODE
11-9051
13-1131
13-2071
15-2091
17-2011
17-2074
17-3025
19-1011
19-1041
19-2099
19-3041
19-3099
19-4011
19-4031
19-4091
21-1015
21-1021
21-1022
23-1022
25-1051
25-1065
25-1122
25-1199
25-2053
25-9021
29-1064
29-1071
29-1125
29-1199
43-9111
11-9013
11-9031
11-9081
11-9141
13-2021
13-2081
17-2053
17-2144
17-2161
17-3012
17-3013
17-3026
19-1012
19-3032
19-3091
19-3092
19-4099
21-1011
21-1014
21-1099
21-2011
21-2021
21-2099
25-1066
25-1067
25-1072
OCCUPATION TITLE
Total All
Food Service Managers
Fundraisers
Credit Counselors
Mathematical Technicians
Aerospace Engineers
Electrical Engineers, R&D
Environmental Engineering Technicians
Animal Scientists
Epidemiologists
Physical Scientists, All Other
Sociologists
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other
Agricultural & Food Science Technicians
Chemical Technicians
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians,
Rehabilitation Counselors
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Healthcare Social Workers
Arbitrators, Mediators, & Conciliators
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Tea
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Special Education Teachers, Middle School
Farm & Home Management Advisors
Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Physician Assistants
Recreational Therapists
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All
Statistical Assistants
Farmers, Ranchers, and other Agricultural Managers
Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare
Lodging Managers
Property, Real Estate, & Community Association Managers
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents
Civil Engineers, R&D
Mechanical Engineers, R&D
Nuclear Engineers
Electrical & Electronic Drafters
Mechanical Drafters
Industrial Engineering Technicians
Food Scientists and Technologists
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
Anthropologists and Archeologists
Geographers
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, Al
Substance Abuse & Behavioral Disorder Counselors
Mental Health Counselors
Community & Social Service Specialists, All Other
Clergy
Directors, Religious Activities & Education
Religious Workers, All Other
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
NUMBER OF CASES
TOTAL OPENINGS
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Gulf Coast Region
Certifiied H-1B's for Fiscal Year 2015 Ranked by Total Openings
October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015
SOC CODE
25-1081
25-1112
25-1123
25-1126
25-1193
25-2051
25-2059
25-3099
25-4011
25-4012
25-4013
27-1029
27-2032
27-2042
27-3099
27-4032
29-1011
29-1022
29-1031
29-1081
29-1126
29-2012
29-2099
29-9091
29-9099
33-3021
41-9021
43-1011
43-3051
43-9199
45-2021
OCCUPATION TITLE
Total All
Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Law Teachers, Postsecondary
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postseco
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Recreation & Fitness Study Teacherrs, Postsecondary
Special Education Teachers, Preschool
Special Education Teacers, All Other
Teachers and Instructors, All Other
Archivists
Curators
Museum Technicians & Conservators
Designers, All Other
Choreographers
Musicians and Singers
Media and Communication Workers, All Other
Film and Video Editors
Chiropractors
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
Dietitians and Nutritionists
Podiatrists
Respiratory Therapists
Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other
Athletic Trainers
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, Al
Detectives & Criminal Investigators
Real Estate Brokers
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrativ
Payroll & Timekeeping Clerks
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Oth
Animal Breeders
NUMBER OF CASES
TOTAL OPENINGS
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1. The Gulf Coast Region includes the following counties: Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris,
Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Walker, Waller, and Wharton.
Data Source: U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration Office of Foreign Labor Certification.
http://www.foreignlaborcert.doleta.gov/performancedata.cfm (click Disclosure Data tab)
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1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Top Occupational Categories
Gulf Coast Region
Certified H1B's FY 2015
Business & Financial Operations Occupations
Gulf Coast Region
Certified H1B 's FY 2015
Management Occupations Number of Cases
Number of Cases
Number of Openings
‐
50
100
Computer and Information Systems
Managers
150
200
90 250
134 134 Architectural and Engineering Managers
64 Financial Managers
‐
300
253 Number of Openings
400
Accountants and Auditors
227 Financial Analysts
Industrial Production Managers
68 68 Market Research Analysts and Marketing
Specialists
General and Operations Managers
67 67 Logisticians
Marketing Managers
57 57 Financial Specialists, All Other
21 35 Business Operations Specialists, All Other
29 29 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution
Managers
27 36 Human Resource Specialists
27 27 Medical and Health Services Managers
32 32 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale,
Retail, and F
25 25 Number of Cases
Number of Openings
‐
‐ 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 8,000 9,000
4,111 2,420 Computer Programmers
Information Security Analysts, Web
Developers, and
1,479 1,695 2,713 Software Developers, Applications
Software Developers, Systems Software
3,155 318 1,992 4,393 8,294 285 310 Electrical Engineers
267 276 238 252 Petroleum Engineers
178 386 Marine Engineers and Naval Architects
Database Administrators
165 288 Materials Engineers
600
800 1,000 1,200
746 282 284 Operations Research Analysts
19 78 400
Chemical Engineers
Industrial Engineers
Computer User Support Specialists
200
Civil Engineers
219 503 73 122 Number o Openings
Mechanical Engineers
Network and Computer Systems
Administrators
Web Developers
854 Gulf Coast Region
Certified H1B's FY 2015
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Gulf Coast Region
Certified H1B's FY 2015
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
Computer Systems Analysts
1,514 64 69 Cost Estimators
Number of Cases
1,713 95 106 57 60 49 49 1,600
171 183 Sales Managers
Construction Managers
1,200
494 Management Analysts
91 800
569 152 152 130 131 98 100 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
67 98 Engineers, All Other
76 80 960 1
Gulf Coast Region
Certifiied H-1B's for Fiscal Year 2015 by Occupational Groups
October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015
SOC CODE
11-0000
13-0000
15-0000
17-0000
19-0000
21-0000
23-0000
25-0000
27-0000
29-0000
31-0000
33-0000
35-0000
37-0000
39-0000
41-0000
43-0000
45-0000
47-0000
49-0000
51-0000
53-0000
OCCUPATION TITLE
Management Occupations
Business & Financial Operations Occupations
Computer & Mathematical Occupations
Architecture & Engineering Occupations
Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations
Community & Social Service Occupations
Legal Occupations
Education, Training, & Library Occupations
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media Occupations
Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
Protective Service Occupations
Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations
Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations
Personal Care & Service Occupations
Sales & Related Occupations
Office & Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations
Construction & Extraction Occupations
Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations
Production Occupations
Transportation & Material Moving Occupations
Total All
NUMBER OF
CASES
777
1,830
10,797
2,592
886
19
53
469
132
338
0
1
3
0
0
154
5
1
0
0
0
10
18,067
TOTAL
OPENINGS
979
4,664
22,073
2,949
935
19
53
477
145
376
0
1
3
0
0
188
5
1
0
0
0
10
32,878
PERCENT OF
TOTAL
OPENINGS
3.0%
14.2%
67.1%
9.0%
2.8%
0.1%
0.2%
1.5%
0.4%
1.1%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.6%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
1. The Gulf Coast Region includes the following counties: Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend,
Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Walker, Waller, and Wharton.
Data Source: U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration Office of Foreign Labor Certification.
http://www.foreignlaborcert.doleta.gov/performancedata.cfm (click Disclosure Data tab)
Prepared by Workforce Solutions August 2016
Gulf Coast Region 1
Certifiied H-1B's for Fiscal Year 2015 by Occupational Groups
October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015
SOC CODE
11-0000
11-1011
11-1021
11-2011
11-2021
11-2022
11-2031
11-3011
11-3021
11-3031
11-3051
11-3061
11-3071
11-3121
11-3131
11-9013
11-9021
11-9031
11-9032
11-9033
11-9039
11-9041
11-9051
11-9081
11-9111
11-9121
11-9141
11-9151
11-9199
OCCUPATION TITLE
Management Occupations
Chief Executives
General and Operations Managers
Advertising and Promotions Managers
Marketing Managers
Sales Managers
PR & Fundraising Managers
Administrative Services Managers
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Financial Managers
Industrial Production Managers
Purchasing Managers
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
Human Resources Managers
Training and Development Managers
Farmers, Ranchers, and other Agricultural Managers
Construction Managers
Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare
Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary
Education Administrators, Postsecondary
Education Administrators, All Other
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Food Service Managers
Lodging Managers
Medical and Health Services Managers
Natural Sciences Managers
Property, Real Estate, & Community Association Managers
Social and Community Service Managers
Managers, All Other
NUMBER OF CASES TOTAL OPENINGS
777
979
13
13
67
67
9
9
57
57
57
60
3
3
13
13
90
253
64
91
68
68
16
16
27
36
9
9
8
8
1
1
49
49
1
1
9
9
3
3
2
2
134
134
2
2
1
1
32
32
12
12
1
1
5
5
24
24
SOC CODE
13-0000
13-1023
13-1041
13-1051
13-1071
13-1081
13-1111
13-1121
13-1131
13-1141
13-1151
13-1161
13-1199
13-2011
13-2021
13-2031
13-2041
13-2051
13-2052
13-2053
13-2061
13-2071
13-2081
13-2099
OCCUPATION TITLE
Business & Financial Operations Occupations
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and F
Compliance Officers
Cost Estimators
Human Resource Specialists
Logisticians
Management Analysts
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
Fundraisers
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialis
Training and Development Specialists
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Business Operations Specialists, All Other
Accountants and Auditors
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate
Budget Analysts
Credit Analysts
Financial Analysts
Personal Financial Advisors
Insurance Underwriters
Financial Examiners
Credit Counselors
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents
Financial Specialists, All Other
NUMBER OF CASES TOTAL OPENINGS
1,830
4,664
25
25
8
8
64
69
27
27
95
106
494
1,514
6
6
2
2
5
5
23
23
171
183
29
29
569
1,713
1
1
24
24
13
13
227
854
14
15
5
5
4
4
2
2
1
1
21
35
Gulf Coast Region 1
Certifiied H-1B's for Fiscal Year 2015 by Occupational Groups
October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015
SOC CODE
15-0000
15-1111
15-1121
15-1122
15-1131
15-1132
15-1133
15-1134
15-1141
15-1142
15-1143
15-1150
15-1151
15-1152
15-1179
15-1799
15-2011
15-2021
15-2031
15-2041
15-2091
OCCUPATION TITLE
Computer & Mathematical Occupations
Computer and Information Research Scientists
Computer Systems Analysts
Information Security Analysts
Computer Programmers
Software Developers, Applications
Software Developers, Systems Software
Web Developers
Database Administrators
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Computer Network Architects
Computer Support Specialists
Computer User Support Specialists
Computer Network Support Specialists
Information Security Analysts, Web Developers, and
Computer Occupations, All Other
Actuaries
Mathematicians
Operations Research Analysts
Statisticians
Mathematical Technicians
NUMBER OF CASES TOTAL OPENINGS
10,797
22,073
18
18
4,111
8,294
19
38
2,420
4,393
1,695
2,713
318
1,992
73
122
165
288
219
503
8
8
4
4
19
78
4
8
1,479
3,155
5
5
7
7
8
8
178
386
45
51
2
2
SOC CODE
17-0000
17-1011
17-1012
17-1021
17-1022
17-2011
17-2021
17-2031
17-2041
17-2051
17-2053
17-2061
17-2071
17-2072
17-2074
17-2081
17-2111
17-2112
17-2121
17-2131
17-2141
17-2144
17-2151
17-2161
17-2171
17-2199
17-3011
17-3012
17-3013
17-3022
17-3023
17-3024
17-3025
17-3026
17-3027
17-3029
OCCUPATION TITLE
Architecture & Engineering Occupations
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
Landscape Architects
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
Surveyors
Aerospace Engineers
Agricultural Engineers
Biomedical Engineers
Chemical Engineers
Civil Engineers
Civil Engineers, R&D
Computer Hardware Engineers
Electrical Engineers
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Electrical Engineers, R&D
Environmental Engineers
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety
Industrial Engineers
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects
Materials Engineers
Mechanical Engineers
Mechanical Engineers, R&D
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining
Nuclear Engineers
Petroleum Engineers
Engineers, All Other
Architectural and Civil Drafters
Electrical & Electronic Drafters
Mechanical Drafters
Civil Engineering Technicians
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians
Electro-Mechanical Technicians
Environmental Engineering Technicians
Industrial Engineering Technicians
Mechanical Engineering Technicians
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Othe
NUMBER OF CASES TOTAL OPENINGS
2,592
2,949
15
15
14
14
4
4
6
6
2
2
3
3
12
12
282
284
285
310
1
1
9
36
267
276
67
98
2
2
44
44
40
41
152
152
130
131
98
100
746
960
1
1
12
12
1
1
238
252
76
80
22
22
1
1
1
1
6
6
3
5
3
3
2
2
1
1
11
11
35
60
Gulf Coast Region 1
Certifiied H-1B's for Fiscal Year 2015 by Occupational Groups
October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015
SOC CODE
19-0000
19-1011
19-1012
19-1013
19-1021
19-1022
19-1029
19-1041
19-1042
19-1099
19-2012
19-2031
19-2032
19-2041
19-2042
19-2099
19-3011
19-3031
19-3032
19-3039
19-3041
19-3051
19-3091
19-3092
19-3099
19-4011
19-4021
19-4031
19-4041
19-4061
19-4091
19-4099
OCCUPATION TITLE
Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations
Animal Scientists
Food Scientists and Technologists
Soil and Plant Scientists
Biochemists and Biophysicists
Microbiologists
Biological Scientists, All Other
Epidemiologists
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Life Scientists, All Other
Physicists
Chemists
Materials Scientists
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Includin
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
Physical Scientists, All Other
Economists
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
Psychologists, All Other
Sociologists
Urban and Regional Planners
Anthropologists and Archeologists
Geographers
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other
Agricultural & Food Science Technicians
Biological Technicians
Chemical Technicians
Geological and Petroleum Technicians
Social Science Research Assistants
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians,
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, Al
NUMBER OF CASES TOTAL OPENINGS
886
935
2
2
1
1
3
3
213
213
10
10
23
23
2
2
152
196
3
3
32
32
67
68
27
27
31
31
187
191
2
2
10
10
3
3
1
1
4
4
2
2
4
4
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
43
43
2
2
50
50
3
3
2
2
1
1
SOC CODE
21-0000
21-1011
21-1012
21-1014
21-1015
21-1021
21-1022
21-1091
21-1099
21-2011
21-2021
21-2099
OCCUPATION TITLE
Community & Social Service Occupations
Substance Abuse & Behavioral Disorder Counselors
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Coun
Mental Health Counselors
Rehabilitation Counselors
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Healthcare Social Workers
Health Educators
Community & Social Service Specialists, All Other
Clergy
Directors, Religious Activities & Education
Religious Workers, All Other
NUMBER OF CASES TOTAL OPENINGS
19
19
1
1
3
3
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
SOC CODE
23-0000
23-1011
23-1012
23-1022
23-2011
23-2099
OCCUPATION TITLE
Legal Occupations
Lawyers
Judicial Law Clerks
Arbitrators, Mediators, & Conciliators
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Legal Support Workers, All Other
NUMBER OF CASES TOTAL OPENINGS
53
53
28
28
7
7
2
2
13
13
3
3
Gulf Coast Region 1
Certifiied H-1B's for Fiscal Year 2015 by Occupational Groups
October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015
SOC CODE
25-0000
25-1011
25-1021
25-1022
25-1032
25-1042
25-1051
25-1063
25-1065
25-1066
25-1067
25-1071
25-1072
25-1081
25-1112
25-1121
25-1122
25-1123
25-1124
25-1125
25-1126
25-1193
25-1194
25-1199
25-2011
25-2012
25-2021
25-2022
25-2031
25-2051
25-2052
25-2053
25-2054
25-2059
25-3099
25-4011
25-4012
25-4013
25-9021
25-9031
OCCUPATION TITLE
Education, Training, & Library Occupations
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Tea
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Law Teachers, Postsecondary
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postseco
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postseco
History Teachers, Postsecondary
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Recreation & Fitness Study Teacherrs, Postsecondary
Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educati
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Care
Special Education Teachers, Preschool
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten & Elementary
Special Education Teachers, Middle School
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
Special Education Teacers, All Other
Teachers and Instructors, All Other
Archivists
Curators
Museum Technicians & Conservators
Farm & Home Management Advisors
Instructional Coordinators
NUMBER OF CASES TOTAL OPENINGS
469
477
19
19
6
6
12
12
11
11
8
8
2
2
7
7
2
2
1
1
1
1
25
31
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
2
1
1
7
7
3
3
1
1
1
1
7
7
2
2
7
7
12
12
172
174
17
17
104
104
1
1
10
10
2
2
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
10
10
SOC CODE
27-0000
27-1011
27-1014
27-1021
27-1024
27-1025
27-1029
27-2022
27-2032
27-2042
27-3022
27-3031
27-3041
27-3042
27-3091
27-3099
27-4032
OCCUPATION TITLE
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media Occupations
Art Directors
Multimedia Artists and Animators
Commercial and Industrial Designers
Graphic Designers
Interior Designers
Designers, All Other
Coaches and Scouts
Choreographers
Musicians and Singers
Reporters and Correspondents
Public Relations Specialists
Editors
Technical Writers
Interpreters and Translators
Media and Communication Workers, All Other
Film and Video Editors
NUMBER OF CASES TOTAL OPENINGS
132
145
4
4
3
3
56
65
17
17
3
3
1
1
8
8
1
1
1
1
3
3
17
19
6
6
5
5
5
7
1
1
1
1
Gulf Coast Region 1
Certifiied H-1B's for Fiscal Year 2015 by Occupational Groups
October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015
SOC CODE
29-0000
29-1011
29-1021
29-1022
29-1024
29-1031
29-1051
29-1061
29-1062
29-1063
29-1064
29-1065
29-1066
29-1067
29-1069
29-1071
29-1081
29-1122
29-1123
29-1125
29-1126
29-1127
29-1131
29-1141
29-1171
29-1199
29-2011
29-2012
29-2099
29-9011
29-9091
29-9099
OCCUPATION TITLE
Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Occupations
Chiropractors
Dentists, General
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
Prosthodontists
Dietitians and Nutritionists
Pharmacists
Anesthesiologists
Family and General Practitioners
Internists, General
Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Pediatricians, General
Psychiatrists
Surgeons
Physicians and Surgeons, All Other
Physician Assistants
Podiatrists
Occupational Therapists
Physical Therapists
Recreational Therapists
Respiratory Therapists
Speech-Language Pathologists
Veterinarians
Registered Nurses
Nurse Practitioners
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Athletic Trainers
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, Al
NUMBER OF CASES TOTAL OPENINGS
338
376
1
1
24
25
1
1
4
4
1
1
26
27
4
4
20
20
10
10
2
2
11
11
9
9
7
7
76
106
2
2
1
1
13
16
64
65
2
2
1
1
9
9
5
5
6
6
4
4
2
2
19
19
1
1
1
1
10
12
1
1
1
1
SOC CODE
OCCUPATION TITLE
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations
33-3021 Detectives & Criminal Investigators
NUMBER OF CASES
TOTAL OPENINGS
SOC CODE
OCCUPATION TITLE
35-0000 Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks
NUMBER OF CASES
SOC CODE
OCCUPATION TITLE
37-0000 Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations
NUMBER OF CASES
TOTAL OPENINGS
SOC CODE
OCCUPATION TITLE
39-0000 Personal Care & Service Occupations
NUMBER OF CASES
TOTAL OPENINGS
SOC CODE
41-0000
41-3031
41-3099
41-4011
41-4012
41-9021
41-9031
OCCUPATION TITLE
Sales & Related Occupations
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sa
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical & Scientific
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical & S
Real Estate Brokers
Sales Engineers
NUMBER OF CASES TOTAL OPENINGS
154
188
18
18
3
3
11
11
6
6
1
1
115
149
SOC CODE
43-0000
43-1011
43-3051
43-9111
43-9199
OCCUPATION TITLE
Office & Administrative Support Occupations
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrativ
Payroll & Timekeeping Clerks
Statistical Assistants
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Oth
NUMBER OF CASES
1
1
1
1
TOTAL OPENINGS
3
3
3
3
TOTAL OPENINGS
5
1
1
2
1
5
1
1
2
1
Gulf Coast Region 1
Certifiied H-1B's for Fiscal Year 2015 by Occupational Groups
October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015
SOC CODE
OCCUPATION TITLE
45-0000 Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations
45-2021 Animal Breeders
NUMBER OF CASES
TOTAL OPENINGS
SOC CODE
OCCUPATION TITLE
47-0000 Construction & Extraction Occupations
NUMBER OF CASES
TOTAL OPENINGS
SOC CODE
OCCUPATION TITLE
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations
NUMBER OF CASES
TOTAL OPENINGS
SOC CODE
OCCUPATION TITLE
51-0000 Production Occupations
NUMBER OF CASES
TOTAL OPENINGS
SOC CODE
OCCUPATION TITLE
53-0000 Transportation & Material Moving Occupations
53-5021 Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
53-6051 Transportation Inspectors
NUMBER OF CASES TOTAL OPENINGS
10
10
5
5
5
5
1
1
1
1
1. The Gulf Coast Region includes the following counties: Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty,
Matagorda, Montgomery, Walker, Waller, and Wharton.
Data Source: U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration Office of Foreign Labor Certification.
http://www.foreignlaborcert.doleta.gov/performancedata.cfm (click Disclosure Data tab)
Prepared by Workforce Solutions August 2016