H-1B filings

Does Cato Institute sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Cato Institute filed 16 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 5 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 13 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	5	5	5
2025	5	5	5
2024	6	6	6

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	1	1
2025	3	1
2024	6	1

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
Research Associate	4	$52,000 - $52,250	$52,000
UX Designer	3	$85,000 - $89,000	$89,000
Research Fellow	2	$149,000 - $155,000	$155,000
Conference Coordinator	1	$57,750 - $57,750	$57,750
Trade Policy Analyst	1	$99,341 - $99,341	$99,341
Assistant Salesforce Administrator	1	$73,466 - $73,466	$73,466
Prospect Research Analyst	1	$60,000 - $60,000	$60,000
Policy Analyst	1	$107,890 - $107,890	$107,890
Editor Of Intellectual History, Libertarianism.Org	1	$70,000 - $70,000	$70,000
Research Assistant	1	$60,000 - $60,000	$60,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Washington, DC	15
Arlington, VA	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.