Comparison
Best H-1B Sponsor Lookup Tools (2026): Which Data to Trust
Every H-1B lookup site is built on one of two government sources, and which one matters. Here is what each tool shows, what it costs and which question it can actually answer.
From our data: In the latest DOL data (Oct 2025 - Jun 2026), 11,334 employers filed 37,298 entry-level H-1B applications for new hires.
Facts checked 24 October 2026 on each product's own site and Play Store listing · By The First Labs, makers of FirstHire
| Tool | Data source | Entry-level (Level I) view | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub | USCIS petition approvals and denials, FY2009 on | No (no wage data) | Free |
| DOL OFLC disclosure files | Every LCA (the wage filing before a petition), quarterly | Raw data has the wage level; no web view | Free |
| MyVisaJobs | DOL LCA, PERM and prevailing wage data | No | Free tier; paid Premium |
| H1BGrader | USCIS approvals plus DOL LCA and PERM history, company grades | Not confirmed | Free site; paid extension features |
| H1BData.info | DOL LCA records since 2016 | No | Free, with ads |
| Interstride | Employer sponsorship history with experience filters | Experience-level filter | Free through universities that license it |
| FirstHireOurs | DOL LCA, entry-level new hires only, plus live jobs | Yes: Level I new hires per employer | Free, no ads |
LCA or USCIS approval: know which you are looking at
An LCA is the wage filing an employer makes with the Department of Labor before an H-1B petition; one hire can have several. USCIS approvals count petitions actually decided. LCA data is richer (job title, salary, wage level, city) but overstates final hires; USCIS data is the true outcome but has no job or salary detail.
Why the wage level matters for new grads
Most new grad H-1Bs are filed at prevailing wage Level I. A company that files thousands of H-1Bs only for senior engineers is a weak bet for a new grad. Of the tools here, only Interstride (through your university) and FirstHire let you see entry-level filings directly.
Which tool for which question
Will this company sponsor at all: the USCIS Data Hub. What do they pay for this title: MyVisaJobs or H1BData.info. Do they sponsor new grads in my field: FirstHire's sponsor pages or Interstride. Raw analysis: the DOL files.
About FirstHire's data
We make FirstHire. We count certified LCAs at wage Level I for new employment from the latest DOL quarterly file, by employer, role and city, and match them against live entry-level jobs. Universities and research institutes are marked because they file without the H-1B lottery.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most accurate H-1B sponsor database?
For whether petitions were approved, the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, because it is the official decision data. For salaries, titles and wage levels, the DOL LCA disclosure files and the tools built on them.
How do I find companies that sponsor H-1B for new grads?
Look for employers with many Level I (entry-level) LCAs for new employment in your role. FirstHire's H-1B sponsor pages rank employers by exactly that and link to their open entry-level jobs.
Does an LCA mean the company will sponsor me?
No. An LCA shows the company has filed for H-1B workers in that role before. Ask the recruiter directly, and check the job posting for sponsorship wording.
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