How to Check If a Company Sponsors H-1B

How to Check If a Company Sponsors H-1B

A job posting that says "visa sponsorship available" isn't proof — the only reliable way to confirm a company's actual H-1B sponsorship history is to check real, filed government data. Here's how, step by step.

Step 1: Search the Company on a DOL LCA-Sourced Database

Sites like H1BVisaJobs.com and MyVisaJobs pull directly from the Department of Labor's Labor Condition Application (LCA) disclosure data — every H-1B petition an employer files requires a certified LCA first. Searching the company's exact legal name (not just its consumer brand name) shows its real, historical filing volume.

Step 2: Check the DOL's Own Public Disclosure Data

For the most authoritative source, the US Department of Labor publishes LCA disclosure data directly and updates it quarterly. It's less user-friendly than a purpose-built search tool, but it's the primary source everything else is derived from.

Step 3: Confirm the Legal Entity Name

Large companies often file under a specific legal subsidiary name that differs from their consumer-facing brand — a search for the brand name alone can miss real filings, or worse, match the wrong entity. Check the company's LinkedIn or official filings for its exact legal name before concluding it has no sponsorship history.

Step 4: Look at Recency, Not Just Volume

A company with a strong H-1B filing history from several years ago isn't guaranteed to still be sponsoring today — hiring needs, budgets, and immigration policy positions change. Check the most recent available filing year, not just a lifetime total.

Step 5: Cross-Check Green Card History Separately

H-1B sponsorship and green card (PERM) sponsorship are separate commitments — a company with strong H-1B history doesn't automatically also sponsor green cards. If permanent residence is your goal, verify that history specifically rather than assuming it follows from H-1B activity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a job posting that says "sponsorship available" reliable on its own?

Not on its own — it's a self-reported claim, not verified data. Cross-check the company's actual DOL LCA filing history before relying on the posting text alone.

What if a company has zero H-1B filings but the posting mentions sponsorship?

This can mean the company is a genuinely new sponsor about to file for the first time, or it can mean the posting is inaccurate or misleading. Treat it as a reason to ask direct questions in an interview, not as automatic disqualification or automatic trust.

Does DOL LCA data update in real time?

No — LCA disclosure data is published on a quarterly cycle by the Department of Labor, so the most recent few months of filings may not yet be reflected in any tool, including this one.

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