H-1B filings

Does Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation filed 40 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 6 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 31 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	6	6	6
2025	21	21	21
2024	13	12	12

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
2026	0	4
2025	5	7
2024	10	5

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
Deputy Director, Advocacy	5	$254,700 - $331,660	$329,600
Senior Officer, Advocacy	2	$234,000 - $257,500	$257,500
Senior Officer, Health Product Research & Development	2	$240,000 - $254,700	$254,700
Senior Program Officer, Global Development	2	$220,000 - $234,852	$234,852
Fellow, Disease Modeling	2	$140,000 - $140,000	$140,000
Director, Agriculture Research & Delivery	2	$439,450 - $439,450	$439,450
Senior Officer, Agriculture Systems Innovation	2	$235,000 - $235,000	$235,000
Director, Disease Research & Delivery	1	$400,900 - $400,900	$400,900
Senior Officer, Crops & Livestock Research & Development	1	$303,850 - $303,850	$303,850
Senior Officer, Digital Tools Delivery Enablement	1	$238,703 - $238,703	$238,703

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Seattle, WA	35
Washington, DC	3
Washington, DC, DC	1
Washington, WA	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.