H-1B filings

Does Cognizant Worldwide Limited sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Cognizant Worldwide Limited filed 29 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 3 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 1 H-1B petition for this employer in fiscal year 2024.

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	18	18	18
2024	8	8	8

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
2024	1	0	0	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
Manager Jc50 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	9	$93,517 - $118,851	$109,886
Senior Manager Jc45 - Software Developers	6	$141,898 - $179,982	$165,568
Mgr. Jc50 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers	4	$99,424 - $99,424	$99,424
Sr Mgr Jc45-Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers	4	$115,898 - $126,131	$126,131
Ad Jc40 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	3	$132,434 - $140,795	$140,795
Associate Director Jc40 - Software Developers	2	$179,982 - $179,982	$179,982
Senior Manager Jc45 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	1	$138,570 - $138,570	$138,570

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Plano, TX	5
Phoenix, AZ	3
Scottsdale, AZ	3
Charlotte, NC	2
Jersey City, NJ	2
Monrovia, MD	2
Saint Paul, MN	2
Ambler, PA	1
Chandler, AZ	1
Chicago, IL	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.