H-1B filings

Does IBM Corporation sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. IBM Corporation filed 7,382 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 1,237 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 6,181 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	1,237	1,233	1,233
2025	2,902	2,884	2,884
2024	3,243	3,235	3,235

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	656	14	574	22
2025	501	5	1,544	23
2024	1,348	6	1,558	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
Application Developer	1,409	$61,942 - $203,137	$102,038
Package Consultant	509	$69,742 - $318,350	$106,184
Application Architect	376	$70,704 - $215,693	$122,640
Software Developer	254	$75,483 - $333,000	$181,958
Project Manager	216	$73,632 - $189,616	$110,907
Data Engineer	201	$66,373 - $207,162	$109,429
Software Engineer	190	$66,768 - $277,087	$102,003
Test Specialist	176	$58,739 - $143,021	$86,923
Package Specialist	145	$67,995 - $176,638	$104,416
Application Consultant	116	$76,814 - $212,202	$117,998

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Durham, NC	479
Atlanta, GA	429
Dallas, TX	334
San Jose, CA	332
Phoenix, AZ	251
Austin, TX	249
New York, NY	245
Coppell, TX	216
Newark, NJ	196
San Antonio, TX	162

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.