H-1B filings

Does AQR Capital Management, LLC sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. AQR Capital Management, LLC filed 139 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 39 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 76 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

This page uses public government filings. A filing does not guarantee that the employer will sponsor you. This information is not legal advice.

Status on October 22, 2026: USCIS does not collect the $100,000 payment on new H-1B petitions for workers outside the U.S. while court orders stand. Appeals are pending, so this can change. USCIS H-1B FAQ

Labor condition applications by fiscal year

Fiscal year	Filed	Certified	Workers
2026	39	39	39
2025	50	50	50
2024	50	50	50

An employer files a labor condition application with the Department of Labor before it files an H-1B petition. A certified application is not an approved visa. The U.S. fiscal year runs from October 1 to September 30.

USCIS decisions on H-1B petitions by fiscal year

Fiscal year	New: approved	Continuing: approved	Continuing: denied
2026	10	15	1
2025	13	18	0
2024	7	13	3

New petitions are for first H-1B employment. Continuing petitions are for extensions and for workers who change employers.

Typical roles and wage ranges

Job title	Applications	Wage range per year	Median
Analyst	50	$110,000 - $240,000	$130,000
Associate	21	$96,232 - $245,000	$157,000
Vice President	21	$145,000 - $225,000	$190,000
Executive Director	6	$200,000 - $250,000	$212,000
Research Associate	5	$145,000 - $200,000	$165,000
Research Analyst	5	$125,000 - $145,000	$130,000
Portfolio Implementation Analyst	4	$130,000 - $160,000	$135,000
Vice President, Research	2	$180,000 - $185,000	$185,000
Global Stock Selection Researcher	2	$150,000 - $200,000	$200,000
Global Stock Selection Research Associate	2	$150,000 - $180,000	$180,000

Wages are the rates the employer stated in its applications. Actual pay can differ.

Top locations

Location	Applications
Greenwich, CT	132
Austin, TX	2
Fairfield, CT	1
Georgetown, TX	1
New York, NY	1
Richmond, TX	1
Round Rock, TX	1

Sources

U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Program (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3) Disclosure Data. Period: FY2024, FY2025, FY2026 Q1-Q3. Retrieved on October 23, 2026.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, H-1B Employer Data Hub. Period: FY2024, FY2025, FY2026 Q1-Q3. Retrieved on October 23, 2026.
National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD2024). Period: Collection year 2024. Retrieved on October 23, 2026.

Data release 2026q3, built on October 23, 2026.