H-1B filings

Does Cognex Corporation sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Cognex Corporation filed 59 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 24 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 49 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	24	24	60
2025	18	18	18
2024	17	17	17

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	Continuing: denied
2026	2	5	3
2025	4	15	2
2024	9	14	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 Software Engineer	15	$126,600 - $155,000	$139,258
Principal Software Engineer	7	$147,700 - $158,100	$154,606
Software Engineer	5	$112,900 - $125,600	$119,600
Principal Software Engineer, Team Lead	2	$156,200 - $165,100	$165,100
Program Manager	2	$144,500 - $148,100	$148,100
Principal Integration Developer	2	$145,000 - $154,606	$154,606
Associate Software Engineer	2	$112,986 - $112,986	$112,986
IT Project Manager	1	$142,000 - $142,000	$142,000
Principal SAP Basis Solution Architect	1	$168,000 - $168,000	$168,000
Senior Software Developer	1	$133,700 - $133,700	$133,700

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Natick, MA	56
Cupertino, CA	2
Ferndale, MI	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.