Block H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Block filed 114 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #361 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 55.6% from last year.
Of those filings, 93.9% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $222,100, 76% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
95% of Block's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 3.7 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Block's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Software Engineer (32 cases), Data Scientist (10 cases), Machine Learning Engineer (5 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in CA (48), WA (20), NY (19).
FY2026 filings
114
Rank #361 nationally
Approval rate
93.9%
107 certified
Median salary
$222,100
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
3.7×
Wage-weighted system
H-1B lottery positioning
Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, Level I filings receive 1 entry, Level II get 2, Level III get 3, and Level IV get 4. 95% of Block's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 3.7 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 32 | $245,905 |
| Data Scientist | 10 | $204,180 |
| Machine Learning Engineer | 5 | $288,460 |
| Software Product Manager | 4 | $239,785 |
| Data Engineer | 4 | $231,207 |
| Manager | 3 | $168,264 |
| Security Engineer | 3 | $224,800 |
| Electrical Design Engineer | 3 | $217,667 |
| Emv And Certification Specialist | 2 | $180,064 |
| Product Designer | 2 | $247,076 |
Top worksite states
CA
48 filings
WA
20 filings
NY
19 filings
TX
7 filings
FL
5 filings
IL
3 filings
GA
3 filings
CO
2 filings
VA
2 filings
NC
2 filings
Year-over-year trend
Block filed 257 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 114 in FY2026 — a decrease of 55.6%.
Block H-1B FAQs
Does Block sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Block filed 114 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #361 nationally. A labor condition application (LCA) is the required first step before an H-1B petition, so this filing volume is a strong signal of active sponsorship.
What is Block's H-1B approval rate?
93.9% of Block's FY2026 H-1B filings were certified by the Department of Labor. Note that LCA certification is distinct from USCIS petition approval, but a high certification rate indicates clean, compliant filings.
How much does Block pay H-1B workers?
Block's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $222,100 (average $226,024). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Block sponsor most on H-1B?
Software Engineer leads with 32 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $245,905. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Block hire H-1B workers?
CA is Block's top H-1B worksite state with 48 filings in FY2026, followed by WA (20) and NY (19). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Block?
No employer can guarantee lottery selection, but wage levels matter: under the 2026 wage-weighted system, Level I filings get 1 entry while Level IV get 4. Based on Block's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 3.7 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
Paycom Payroll
115 filings
Slalom
115 filings
Starbucks
114 filings
Trustees Of Boston University
114 filings
Data source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification — Labor Condition Application disclosure data, FY2024–FY2026. An LCA is filed by the employer before an H-1B petition; disclosure data does not indicate USCIS petition outcomes. Last updated: October 2026.