10 Ways to Use H1BTrends

Not Just a Database

H1BTrends transforms 3 million+ visa filings into actionable insights for your career. Here's exactly how real people use it.

3M+ Filings

50K+ Companies

Updated Dec 2025

01. Find Visa 02. Negotiate Better 03. Calculate Your 04. Vet Staffing 05. Plan Your

Real Example

"I need to stay in Austin for family. Who sponsors there?" → Filter Austin, sort by filings, discover 200+ active sponsors.

01•Location-based sponsor discovery

Find Visa Sponsors Near You

Whether you need to stay in a specific city for family reasons or want to explore opportunities in a new market, find employers with proven sponsorship track records in any U.S. location.

How it helps

Filter 50,000+ companies by city or state
See total filings per location
Discover sponsors you never knew existed
Compare sponsorship activity across metros

Explore Locations

Real Example

"Google offered $180K for Senior SWE in NYC. Is that fair?" → Check Google's filings: Median is $195K. You have leverage.

02•Data-backed compensation research

Negotiate Better Salaries

Stop guessing what you should be paid. See exactly what companies file for specific job titles, locations, and experience levels. Walk into negotiations armed with real numbers.

How it helps

See actual salaries filed with DOL
Compare your offer vs market rates
Filter by job level (entry to senior)
Understand regional pay differences

Compare Salaries

Real Example

"I'm Level 2 wage, no US degree. What are my real chances?" → Calculator shows ~12-18% per round. (Based on historical patterns)

03•Understand the new wage-based selection

Calculate Your H1B Lottery Odds

The H1B lottery changed in 2025. Higher wages now mean better odds. Use our calculator to estimate your selection probability based on your salary and education level. Note: Our calculations use historical wage distribution data from prior fiscal years, not the latest SOC codes—treat results as estimates only.

How it helps

Input your wage level and degree
See estimated selection probability
Understand how wage tiers work
Plan for multiple lottery attempts

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Real Example

"ABC Consulting says they sponsor 100s of people." → Their filings show only 5 in 3 years. Red flag.

04•Verify before you sign

Vet Staffing Companies

Not all consulting firms are equal. Check a company's filing history before accepting an offer. Legitimate sponsors have consistent, years-long track records.

How it helps

See filing history across years
Check denial rates (red flag detector)
Verify claims recruiters make
Compare multiple firms side by side

Search Companies

Real Example

"Does Microsoft file PERM for L64 engineers?" → Yes, 500+ PERM cases for senior engineers.

05•PERM labor certification insights

Plan Your Green Card Path

Employment-based green cards require PERM labor certification. See which companies actively file PERM cases and what positions they sponsor for permanent residency.

How it helps

View PERM filing history by company
See job titles that get certified
Understand approval vs denial patterns
Compare GC-friendly employers

Explore PERM Data

Real Example

Interviewing at a startup? Check if they've ever sponsored—many haven't, despite claiming they "can."

06•Company due diligence

Research Before Interviews

Before your interview, understand a company's immigration commitment. Companies with strong sponsorship history are more likely to follow through on their promises.

How it helps

Check if they actually sponsor
See how many people they sponsor yearly
Understand their typical job titles
Know what salary range to expect

Research Companies

Real Example

"Should I move to Seattle or stay in Denver?" → Seattle has 5x more sponsors but 20% higher cost of living.

07•City vs city analysis

Compare Job Markets

Considering relocation? Compare sponsorship activity, salary levels, and top employers across different metro areas to make informed decisions about where to build your career.

How it helps

Compare total filings by city
See average salaries per location
Identify emerging tech hubs
Find hidden opportunity markets

Compare Locations

Real Example

"Is Meta still hiring?" → Their H1B filings dropped 60% from 2022 to 2024. Fewer opportunities.

08•Year-over-year insights

Track Sponsorship Trends

The immigration landscape changes. Track how company filing volumes shift over time. Growing companies file more; struggling ones file less. Use trends to predict future opportunities.

How it helps

See 5+ years of filing history
Identify growing vs declining sponsors
Spot industry-wide patterns
Time your job search strategically

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Real Example

"Who sponsors ML Engineers?" → 350+ companies filed for Machine Learning Engineer in 2024.

09•Job title filtering

Find Companies in Your Field

Search by your specific job title to find companies that sponsor roles like yours. Perfect for specialized roles where not every company has sponsorship experience.

How it helps

Search by exact job title
See companies hiring your role
Understand title variations
Find niche role sponsors

Browse Jobs

Real Example

"This recruiter says XYZ Corp pays $200K for this role." → Filings show median is $140K. Negotiate or walk.

10•Cross-check before committing

Verify Recruiter Claims

Recruiters may oversell opportunities. When they claim their client sponsors hundreds of people or pays top dollar, verify with actual filing data.

How it helps

Check company filing volumes
Verify salary claims
See actual job titles filed
Confirm sponsorship history exists

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Data Note: All insights are based on publicly available DOL filings. Lottery probability estimates use historical wage distribution data from prior fiscal years, not the latest SOC codes. Treat all figures as estimates for research purposes only.