H-1B filings

Does Merrill Lynch Commodities Inc. sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Merrill Lynch Commodities Inc. filed 20 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 4 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 15 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	4	4	4
2025	12	12	12
2024	4	4	4

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	3	2
2025	2	6
2024	1	1

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 - Quant	4	$130,000 - $175,000	$175,000
Vice President; Trader II	3	$225,000 - $225,000	$225,000
Vice President; Quantitative Finance Analyst	2	$200,000 - $200,000	$200,000
Vice President; Software Engineer III	2	$190,000 - $190,000	$190,000
Analyst - Trading	1	$125,000 - $125,000	$125,000
Director; Senior Product Specialist	1	$300,000 - $300,000	$300,000
Vice President; Software Engineer II	1	$155,000 - $155,000	$155,000
Vice President; Structurer II	1	$225,000 - $225,000	$225,000
Associate - Trading	1	$150,000 - $150,000	$150,000
Vice President; Trader II - Nr	1	$225,000 - $225,000	$225,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
New York, NY	13
Houston, TX	6
Chicago, IL	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.