H-1B Visa Guides

Free, data-backed guides to understanding H-1B visa wages, the lottery system, prevailing wages, and more. Written using real data from 1.88M+ LCA filings and official DOL sources.

H-1B Wage Levels Explained

How wage levels I-IV are determined and why they matter more than ever under the FY2027 weighted lottery.

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FY2027 H-1B Lottery Guide

How the new wage-weighted selection system works, selection probabilities, and strategies to maximize your chances.

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Prevailing Wage Explained

What prevailing wages are, where the data comes from, and how they vary dramatically by location.

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Top H-1B Employers

Data-driven ranking of the 25 biggest H-1B sponsors with filing counts and average wages.

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H-1B Salaries by City

Compare wages across 17,900+ cities. See which cities pay the most and which have the most filings.

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SOC Codes for H-1B

How to find the right SOC code for your visa petition, with the 20 most common H-1B occupations.

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Green Card (PERM) Sponsorship

PERM labor certification explained, with top sponsors, approval rates, and what to expect.

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Tools

Wage Level Calculator

Enter your occupation, metro area, and salary to instantly see your wage level and FY2027 lottery odds.

Occupation Browser

Browse 867 occupations with skills, education data, prevailing wages, and H-1B filing statistics.

Employer Search

Search 200,000+ employers for H-1B salary data, filing history, and PERM sponsorship records.

H-1B Filings by Industry Sector

Which industries sponsor the most H-1B workers? Data-driven breakdown by SOC occupation category.

H-1B Remote Work Trends by State

Where H-1B workers are actually located vs. employer headquarters. State-by-state LCA worksite analysis.