H-1B filings

Does Cook County Health sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Cook County Health filed 93 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 19 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 90 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	19	19	19
2025	56	54	75
2024	18	18	36

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	4	28
2025	21	8
2024	21	8

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
Post Graduate Physician	36	$61,008 - $80,350	$67,635
Resident Physician	20	$64,059 - $64,059	$64,059
Physician, Clinical Fellow	11	$74,458 - $81,776	$77,467
Physician, Medical Resident	5	$66,647 - $70,367	$66,647
Forensic Pathologist & Assistant Medical Examiner	2	$248,733 - $248,733	$248,733
Primary Care Physician	2	$224,798 - $224,798	$224,798
Post Graduate Physicians	2	$67,635 - $67,635	$67,635
Pediatrician	1	$240,795 - $240,795	$240,795
Forensic Pathologist And Assistant Medical Examiner	1	$303,295 - $303,295	$303,295
Physician, Chief Medical Resident	1	$72,755 - $72,755	$72,755

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Chicago, IL	93

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.