H-1B filings

Does Qwest Corporation sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Qwest Corporation filed 78 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 21 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 64 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	21	21	21
2025	29	28	28
2024	28	28	28

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	1	18
2025	5	13
2024	5	22

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
Lead Software Engineer	14	$117,992 - $146,219	$129,336
Lead Software Developer	6	$110,000 - $135,200	$130,112
Senior Software Developer	4	$95,074 - $110,000	$110,000
Data Scientist	3	$88,000 - $90,002	$90,002
Senior Manager Software Engineering	2	$156,000 - $163,200	$163,200
Lead Software Architect	2	$112,575 - $131,685	$131,685
Senior Lead Network Engineer	2	$136,198 - $139,524	$139,524
Lead QA Engineer	2	$114,129 - $127,500	$127,500
Lead Network Engineer	2	$116,627 - $120,000	$120,000
Sr Lead Software Engineer	2	$129,640 - $165,584	$165,584

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Denver, CO	15
Parker, CO	8
Frisco, TX	6
Highlands Ranch, CO	5
Celina, TX	4
Aubrey, TX	3
Mckinney, TX	3
Aurora, CO	2
Erie, CO	2
Littleton, CO	2

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.