Special Service For Groups, Inc.

Visa Rank: 6,995 | LCA for H-1B: 11 | LC for Green Card: 2 | Prevailing Wage Determination: 3 | ✔ All petitions certified!

Overview

Update(2/26/26): In fiscal year 2026, Special Service For Groups filed 1 LCA for H-1B visa, no labor petitions for green cards, and no requests for prevailing wage determination.

Important Update(12/16/2025): We’ve recently added H-1B visa approval and denial history from USCIS(2017–2025) and H-1B visa petition locations to provide a more complete view of employment-based immigration. Previously, our data included only Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) certified by the U.S. Department of Labor.
For example, in fiscal year 2025, Special Service For Groups filed 5 Form I-129 petitions for H-1B visas. Of these, 5 were approved and 0 were denied.

Number of Employees: 950
Founded: 1952 - Main Office: Los Angeles, CA - NAICS Industry: Health Care and Social Assistance
H-1B Dependent: No - Willfull Violator: No

Special Service For Groups, Inc. filed 11 labor condition applications (LCAs) for H-1B visas and 2 labor certifications (LCs) for green cards during fiscal year 2025. Special Service For Groups was ranked number 6,995 among all visa sponsors. Additionally, all petitions were certified!

Before Special Service For Groups can hire foreign workers, whether permanently or temporarily, it must submit labor certifications to the Department of Labor (DOL). These certifications confirm compliance with wage requirements for the specified job locations.The reports below summarize Labor Condition Applications (LCA) for H-1B visas and Labor Certifications (LC) for green cards filed by Special Service For Groups. This data represents only the number of applications submitted and does not guarantee visa approvals or worker hires.

The LCA data includes applications for various purposes: new employment, continuation or changes to previously approved employment, new concurrent employment, changes in employer, and amended petitions. Typically, only LCAs for new employment require an H-1B visa cap if the employer is not cap-exempt.For example, Special Service For Groups submitted 17 LCAs and LCs during fiscal year 2025. However, this figure does not necessarily reflect the number of foreign workers hired, as visa applications can be denied. Additionally, employees renewing or transferring H-1B visas or changing work locations may need to file new LCAs.

The DOL generally certifies more than three times the number of foreign worker requests compared to the H-1B visas issued by USCIS. Therefore, there is no direct correlation between the number of workers certified by the DOL and the H-1B visas issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

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Worker Backgrounds

Overview of the backgrounds of foreign workers sponsored by Special Service For Groups for permanent employment, highlighting up to 12 categories in each field along with the number of workers. The fields include citizenship, colleges attended, degrees earned, fields of study, and visa status.

Citizenship: where they came from

Class of Admission: current visa status

H-1B(3)

Degree: Highest Education achieved

Master's(3)

Major: Major field(s) of study

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Visas

Summary of Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) for H-1B visas and Labor Certifications (LCs) for green cards filed by Special Service For Groups. The data includes new employment, continuation or changes to previously approved employment, new concurrent employment, changes in employer, and amended petitions.

Labor Condition Applications(LCAs) for H-1B Jobs

Year Certified Denied Withdrawn Certified-Withdrawn
2025 8003
2024 10000
2023 4000
2022 6000
2021 4010
2020 2000
2019 5000
2018 2000
2017 1110

Labor Certifications(LCs) for Green Card Job

Year Certified Denied Withdrawn Certified-Withdrawn
20258000
202410000
20234000
20226000
20214010
20202000
20195000
20182000
20171110

H-1B Visa History

This table summarizes H-1B visa petition decisions made by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or the U.S. Department of State, not the Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) certified by the Department of Labor (DOL).

Year New Approval New Denial Continuation Approval Continuation Denial Change Employer Approval Change Employer Denial Total Approval Total Denial Total H-1B*
2025 4 0 1 0 0 0 5 0 5
2024 6 0 1 0 0 0 7 0 7
2023 4 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 6
2022 1 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 3
2021 2 0 2 0 0 0 4 0 4
2020 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2
2019 5 0 0 0 1 0 6 0 6
2018 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1
2017 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 2

* Why are the numbers different? LCAs are a prerequisite to filing H-1B visa petitions, but not all certified LCAs lead to actual H-1B filings. Similarly, one LCA can support multiple visa petitions (e.g., for extensions, amendments, or changes in employer). Therefore, visa totals may differ significantly from LCA totals.
Moreover, employers sometimes use different names when submitting LCAs and H-1B visa petitions. This can cause discrepancies in our system. To get a complete and accurate picture, please use the search function to explore both LCA and visa data.
Total H-1B includes all types of visa petitions: new employment, continuation, change of employer, as well as other actions not listed in the table, such as concurrent filings and amendments.

Annual Average Salaries

H-1B and Green Card Jobs Proffered Salaries

Year H-1B Salary Green Card Salary Prevailing Wage
2025 $78,576 $75,050 $49,712
2024 $78,242 N/A N/A
2023 $62,166 $95,513 $60,265
2022 $73,535 $95,326 N/A
2021 $65,047 N/A N/A
2020 $52,000 N/A N/A
2019 $52,225 N/A N/A
2018 $50,300 N/A N/A
2017 $42,813 $43,326 N/A

The salary figures shown represent the average proffered (offered) salaries reported by Special Service For Groups on labor condition applications (LCA) for H-1B visas and permanent labor certification (PERM) for green cards. These are base guaranteed salaries and do not include bonuses, stock options, or other forms of compensation.

If Special Service For Groups reported a salary range, we use the midpoint to calculate the average. Salaries submitted in hourly, weekly, or monthly terms are converted to an annualized figure based on a standard full-time schedule (e.g., 40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year).

Occupations & Job Titles

Summary of the occupations and job titles of foreign workers sponsored by Special Service For Groups for permanent employment, highlighting up to 12 roles in each field along with the number of workers. To increase your chances of receiving visa sponsorship, focus on positions that Special Service For Groups has historically hired foreign workers for.

H-1B Occupations

Marriage and Family Therapists(11)Mental Health Counselors(9)Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers(3)Psychologists, All Other(1)Occupational Therapists(1)

Green Card Occupations

Occupational Therapists(1)Mental Health Counselors(1)Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers(1)

Prevailing Wage Occupations

Mental Health Counselors(2)Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers(2)Healthcare Social Workers(1)

H-1B Job Titles

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist(8)Care Coordinator(3)Associate Marriage And Family Therapist(3)Mental Health Care Coordinator Ii(2)Psychiatric Social Worker I(1)Mental Health Rehab Specialist (Mhrs)(1)Client Care Program Coordinator(1)Client Care Coordinator/Program Specialist Iii(1)Behavioral Health Program Coordinator(1)Behavioral Health Counselor I(1)

Green Card Job Titles

Occupational Therapist(1)Client Care Coordinator(1)Behavioral Health Counselor (Bilingual-Korean Speaking)(1)

Prevailing Wage Job Titles

Mental Health Care Coordinator(2)Family Therapist(1)Director of Clinical Quality Management Development (1)Client Care Coordinator(1)Behavioral Health Counselor (Bilingual-Korean speaking)(1)
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Contacts

The individuals listed in this section are employees of Special Service For Groups, Inc. authorized to represent the company in labor certification matters. They cannot be agents or attorneys unless they are direct employees of Special Service For Groups. Furthermore, they may not be Human Resources professionals directly involved in hiring or resume screening. In smaller companies, these representatives are often decision-makers, such as the president or operations director.

H-1B Visa Job Contacts

Herbert Hatanaka - Executive Director [+]
905 E. 8th Street Los Angeles, CA

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Green Card Job Contacts

Herbert Hatanaka [+]
905 E. 8th Street Los Angeles, CA

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Antonia Diaz [+]
905 E. 8th Street Los Angeles, California

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Diaz Antonia [+]
905 E. 8th Street Los Angeles, CA

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Office Locations

Summary of the Top Locations with the Highest Number of Foreign Workers. The main office ranks as the primary worksite for foreign workers, hosting the largest number among all locations.

Main Office:905 E. 8th Street Los Angeles, CA 90021

H-1B Visa Job Work Sites

Los Angeles,CA(13)West Covina,CA(8)San Francisco,CA(2)Alhambra,CA(2)

Green Card Job Work Sites

Los Angeles,Ca(2)San Francisco,CA(1)

Prevailing Wage Determination Work Sites

Los Angeles,CA(5)Alhambra,CA(2)

H-1B Visa Petition Locations

This table summarizes H-1B visa petition decisions made by the USCIS or the U.S. Department of State since 2017. The city and state reflect the employer’s mailing address as listed on Form I-129 and may not represent the actual work location(s) of the beneficiary(ies).

City State New Approval New Denial Continuation Approval Continuation Denial Change Employer Approval Change Employer Denial Total Approval Total Denial Total H-1B*
Los Angeles CA 26 0 7 0 1 0 36 0 36

*Total H-1B includes all types of visa petitions: new employment, continuation, change of employer, as well as other actions not listed in the table, such as concurrent filings and amendments.

FAQs

Has Special Service For Groups sponsored H-1B Visa in the past? - [+]

Yes, during past fiscal year, Special Service For Groups has filed 11 LCAs for H-1B Visa positions.

Has Special Service For Groups sponsored employment based green card in the past? - [+]

Yes, during the past fiscal year, Special Service For Groups has filed 11 LCs for employment based green card positions.

Is Special Service For Groups an H-1B dependent employer? - [+]

No, Special Service For Groups is not an H-1B-dependent employer, meaning it does not have a high proportion of H-1B workers relative to its total workforce.

What types of roles do Special Service For Groups typically sponsor for H-1B visas or green cards? - [+]

The most common roles for H-1B Visa positions are Associate Marriage & Family Therapist(8), Care Coordinator(3), Associate Marriage And Family Therapist(3), Mental Health Care Coordinator Ii(2), Psychiatric Social Worker I(1), Mental Health Rehab Specialist (Mhrs)(1). The most common roles for green card positions are Occupational Therapist(1), Client Care Coordinator(1), Behavioral Health Counselor (Bilingual-Korean Speaking)(1).

Reviews

Number of Reviews: 3 - Average Review Score: 4.3 -

Rate and Review Special Service For Groups, Inc.



★★★★★ - - - - 3/28/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Employee Recognition and Appreciation, Access to Modern Tools and Technology, Positive Work Environment
Things I don't like: Workplace Discrimination or Lack of Diversity, No Bonuses or Performance Incentives, Lack of Teamwork or Collaboration




★★★★★ - - - - 3/13/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Employee Recognition and Appreciation, Clear Company Vision and Leadership, Strong Team Collaboration
Things I don't like: Poor Immigration Support, Outdated Tools and Inefficient Technology, Workplace Discrimination or Lack of Diversity




★★★☆☆ - - - - 3/2/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Employee Recognition and Appreciation, Access to Modern Tools and Technology, Training and Professional Development
Things I don't like: Unmanageable Workload or Unrealistic Expectations, Poor Immigration Support, Low Salary Raises


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For additional information, visit DOL Wage and Hour Division Website: http://www.wagehour.dol.gov and/or call their toll-free information and helpline, available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in your time zone, 1-866-4USWAGE (1-866-487-9243).
Employer: Special Service For Groups
Review Result: 4.3 out of 5 stars 3 votes

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