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How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Manufacturing industry in Abilene Business Daily publication area during 2024?

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In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Manufacturing employers across Abilene Business Daily publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
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H-1B approvals for employers classified under Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry across Abilene Business Daily publication area in 2024

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Salty Donut sued by lender over $4.8M default tied to failed Houston expansion

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Downtown Dallas sees significant drop in violent crime after new safety initiative

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Stratford Drive leads Austin’s weekly luxury home sales with two top deals

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Employee survey shows rising demand for flexible workplace benefits amid economic pressures

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Dan Bellow, President of JLL in Houston
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Dan Bellow retires after decades leading JLL’s Houston office

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President Donald J. Trump
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Sands Casino funding shapes high-stakes Texas senate race over gambling legalization

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Mark Woodroof, Chairman at Texas Real Estate Commission
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Texas Real Estate Commission prepares REALM Portal launch and adopts rule updates

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Country club values surge while broader Texas real estate market faces challenges

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