H-1B filings

Does Bridgewater Associates, LP sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Bridgewater Associates, LP filed 157 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 58 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 89 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	58	58	58
2025	64	63	63
2024	35	35	35

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	11	14
2025	12	26
2024	17	9

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
Investment Associate	18	$125,000 - $194,000	$159,000
Client Service Research Associate	15	$108,243 - $175,000	$116,000
Investment Associate - Economic Analyst	11	$120,000 - $194,000	$125,000
Investment Engineer	9	$113,000 - $194,000	$175,000
Research Associate	8	$113,000 - $194,000	$194,000
Software Engineer	7	$145,454 - $193,000	$169,229
Senior Software Engineer	6	$193,000 - $262,500	$235,000
Investment Associate – Economic Analyst	5	$120,000 - $177,000	$177,000
Portfolio Associate	5	$101,000 - $177,000	$163,467
Associate, Client Investment Research	4	$150,000 - $194,000	$177,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Westport, CT	137
New York, NY	16
Bethlehem, CT	1
Elkridge, MD	1
Westport, NY	1
Wilton, CT	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.