H-1B filings

Does Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa filed 20 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 7 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 23 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	7	7	7
2025	8	8	26
2024	5	5	5

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
2026	3	0	1
2025	11	1	4
2024	2	0	2

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
Gastroenterologist	5	$520,000 - $606,930	$560,000
Medical Lab Scientist	4	$53,664 - $68,640	$54,475
Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician	2	$511,786 - $511,786	$511,786
Medical Laboratory Scientist	2	$62,400 - $62,400	$62,400
Anesthesiologist	1	$563,750 - $563,750	$563,750
Electrophysiology Cardiology Physician	1	$759,240 - $759,240	$759,240
Noninvasive Cardiology Physician	1	$645,327 - $645,327	$645,327
Cardiologist	1	$584,961 - $584,961	$584,961
Interventional Cardiology Physician	1	$720,974 - $720,974	$720,974
Pulmonary – General And Critical Care Physician	1	$511,786 - $511,786	$511,786

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Cedar Rapids, IA	20

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.