Cognizant
TechnologyCognizant H-1B sponsorability scorecard
Consistent H-1B sponsor with reliable certification rates.
Standard H-1B sponsor · subject to the annual lottery
Total LCA filings
33
Certified · FY2025
31
Certification rate
100.0%
National rank
#545
Top worksite states
AZTXILNCCOMN
Top sponsored roles
Manager JC50 - Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsSenior Manager JC45 - Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsAD JC40 - Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsSr Mgr JC45-Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
Approved H-1B petitions by year
USCIS approvals (initial + continuing), most recent complete fiscal years.
10
6
8
6
4
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.