H-1B filings

Does Center for Strategic and International Studies sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Center for Strategic and International Studies filed 26 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 9 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 12 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2025-2026.

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	9	8	8
2025	5	5	5
2024	12	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	New: denied	Continuing: approved	Continuing: denied
2026	2	0	6	0
2025	1	0	3	0

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
Senior Fellow	3	$90,000 - $165,000	$165,000
Associate Fellow	3	$69,000 - $85,723	$70,000
Research Associate	2	$62,000 - $65,520	$65,520
Fellow-Renewing American Innovation Project	1	$75,712 - $75,712	$75,712
Research Associate-Energy Security & Climate Change	1	$90,854 - $90,854	$90,854
Associate Fellow (Europe)	1	$73,008 - $73,008	$73,008
Research Associate-Data Analysis	1	$76,440 - $76,440	$76,440
Research Associate-Renewing American Innovation	1	$68,000 - $68,000	$68,000
Research Assistant-Energy Security & Climate Change	1	$70,000 - $70,000	$70,000
Fellow- Indian Energy & Climate Policy	1	$111,394 - $111,394	$111,394

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Washington, DC	26

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.