H-1B filings

Does Latham & Watkins LLP sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Latham & Watkins LLP filed 260 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 90 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 196 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	90	90	119
2025	87	87	108
2024	83	82	91

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	19	0	30	1
2025	33	1	53	0
2024	38	0	23	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
Attorney	155	$157,500 - $1,000,000	$310,000
Associate	78	$191,250 - $445,000	$225,000
Business Development Project Finance & Energy Industry Senio	2	$100,000 - $122,824	$122,824
Master File Maintenance Team Lead	2	$130,749 - $145,246	$145,246
We Specialist - Data & Analytics	2	$67,850 - $82,763	$82,763
Business Data Engineer	2	$111,966 - $135,782	$135,782
Ogc Analyst – Compliance, US Aml & Sanctions	1	$85,010 - $85,010	$85,010
Global Technology Finance Manager	1	$160,000 - $160,000	$160,000
Practice Support Engineer	1	$110,000 - $110,000	$110,000
Senior Analyst – Workplace Data & Analytics	1	$94,910 - $94,910	$94,910

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
New York, NY	156
Los Angeles, CA	22
San Francisco, CA	15
Washington, DC	13
Chicago, IL	11
Houston, TX	11
San Diego, CA	11
Boston, MA	8
Menlo Park, CA	8
Austin, TX	3

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.