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TechnologyUpwork H-1B sponsorability scorecard
Sponsors H-1B candidates regularly across multiple years.
E-Verify · STEM OPT eligible
Total LCA filings
29
Certified · FY2026
12
Certification rate
100.0%
National rank
#1,306
Top worksite states
CATXGAPAIL
Top sponsored roles
Data Engineering LeadDirector, FP&ASenior Financial Analyst, RevenueSenior Software Engineer
Approved H-1B petitions by year
USCIS approvals (initial + continuing), most recent complete fiscal years.
6
12
FY2025FY2026
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.
H-1B salaries
Median prevailing wage by role, filed with the DOL.
- Software Developers$172,661 n=13
- Data Scientists$142,210 n=7
- Information Systems Managers$193,149 n=5
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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.