H-1B filings

Does Kirkland & Ellis LLP sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Kirkland & Ellis LLP filed 177 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 52 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 137 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	52	52	74
2025	58	57	92
2024	67	65	115

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	10	29
2025	19	32
2024	15	32

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
Associate	128	$225,000 - $390,000	$260,000
Partner	44	$240,000 - $900,000	$420,000
AI Development & Innovation Manager	1	$259,000 - $259,000	$259,000
Senior Real Estate Project Manager	1	$234,000 - $234,000	$234,000
Network Engineer Sr I	1	$170,147 - $170,147	$170,147
Manager Of AI Development & Innovation	1	$250,000 - $250,000	$250,000
Senior Hris Manager	1	$194,670 - $194,670	$194,670

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
New York, NY	102
San Francisco, CA	23
Chicago, IL	14
Houston, TX	8
Los Angeles, CA	7
Washington, DC	7
Boston, MA	6
Dallas, TX	3
Palo Alto, CA	2
Miami, FL	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.