Merck
HealthcareMerck H-1B sponsorability scorecard
Consistent H-1B sponsor with reliable certification rates.
Standard H-1B sponsor · subject to the annual lottery
Total LCA filings
125
Certified · FY2025
115
Certification rate
100.0%
National rank
#134
Top worksite states
NJPANCMAKSCA
Top sponsored roles
Senior Scientist, Statistical ProgrammingSenior Scientist, Preclinical DevelopmentSenior Scientist, ChemistryAssociate Principal Scientist, Statistical Programming
Approved H-1B petitions by year
USCIS approvals (initial + continuing), most recent complete fiscal years.
82
129
98
140
142
FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025
Workforce signal
Recent Layoffs1 layoff event in the last 12 months
- Most recent event
- Nov 1, 2025 · 204 workers
- Workers affected (12 mo)
- 204
Sources (1)
- WARNWARN Act notice filedNov 1, 2025
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.