H-1B filings

Does City of Austin sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. City of Austin filed 7 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2025-2026, including 3 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 5 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	3	3	3
2025	4	4	4

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	2
2025	2	0
2024	1	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
Graduate Engineer B	2	$79,539 - $79,539	$79,539
Energy Market Analyst Senior	1	$139,613 - $139,613	$139,613
Forensic Scientist II	1	$63,253 - $63,253	$63,253
Engineer B	1	$107,466 - $107,466	$107,466
Planner Senior	1	$74,152 - $74,152	$74,152
IT Data Architect	1	$108,638 - $108,638	$108,638

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Austin, TX	7

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.