H-1B is a non-immigrant work visa that lets US employers hire foreign workers in specialty occupations. The employer files a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor, then petitions USCIS. There's an annual cap of 85,000 new visas (65,000 regular + 20,000 for advanced degree holders), and demand consistently exceeds supply. Knowing which companies file regularly, and how often their petitions get approved, helps you target your search toward employers with established sponsorship pipelines.

How we compile this data

Every fiscal year, the DOL publishes LCA disclosure files containing every application filed by US employers. We parse those records, normalize company names across different filing variations (e.g., "Google LLC" and "Google Inc" map to the same employer), and calculate per-employer metrics: total filings, approvals, denials, withdrawals, average prevailing wage, and most commonly sponsored job titles. The result is a searchable directory of 16,125 employers with their full sponsorship history.

How to use this data in your job search

Start by searching for companies you're interested in. Look at their filing count and approval rate. A company with 500+ filings and a 90%+ approval rate has a mature immigration team. One with 5 filings and 60% approval is a riskier bet. Check the top sponsored titles to see if your role category matches what they've filed for before. Then use ShouldApply's scoring engine to match your skills against their open positions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does this H-1B data come from?

The Department of Labor publishes Labor Condition Application (LCA) disclosure files every fiscal year. We parse those records, normalize employer names, and compute approval rates, denial rates, and average wages per employer.

What's the difference between an LCA filing and an H-1B petition?

An LCA is a prerequisite. Before an employer can file an H-1B petition with USCIS, they must get DOL approval for the wage and working conditions. A high filing count means the company regularly starts the sponsorship process, though not every LCA turns into a successful visa.

Can I filter by job title or location?

Click into any employer's page to see their top sponsored job titles and office location. The search box on this page filters by company name only.

How often is this data updated?

We refresh the dataset when DOL publishes new quarterly or annual disclosure files. Pages revalidate every 24 hours to pick up any corrections or additions.

Does a high filing count mean they'll sponsor me?

Not automatically. Filing count tells you the company has sponsored before and has the process in place. Whether they'll sponsor a specific role depends on budget, headcount, and immigration policy at the time of your application. Always confirm directly with the recruiter.

Score your fit against live job postings

Found a company that sponsors? Upload your resume and the scoring engine will tell you exactly where you match and where you don't for their open roles.