a16z
a16z H-1B sponsorability scorecard
Files H-1B petitions at high volume with strong approval outcomes.
Standard H-1B sponsor · subject to the annual lottery
Total LCA filings
29
Certified · FY2025
23
Certification rate
100.0%
National rank
#636
Top worksite states
NJTXNCGACACT
Top sponsored roles
Data AnalystLead EngineerJava DeveloperBusiness Analyst/Product Owner
Approved H-1B petitions by year
USCIS approvals (initial + continuing), most recent complete fiscal years.
28
21
33
26
14
FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025
Workforce signal
No Recent LayoffsNo layoff events reported in the last 12 months
Based on public DOL WARN filings and reported layoff events. How we measure this.
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How to read this score
- The score reflects historical filing patterns, not a guarantee of future sponsorship.
- This is a single, company-wide view. Sponsorship can vary by role and team.
- A low grade can mean “does not sponsor” or simply “a smaller employer with little public LCA history.”
Built from Department of Labor LCA and USCIS public data. Full methodology.