Bp H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Bp filed 39 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026 (through Q3), ranking #1196 out of 1,240 sponsoring employers in our database — up 116.7% from the same period last year.
Of those filings, 100.00% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $150,700, 25% above the median across listed employers of $120,494.
38% of Bp's filings with a reported wage level were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an estimated average of 2.3 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Bp's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 (through Q3) were Geologist (7 cases), Geophysicist (4 cases), Structurer (2 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in TX (28), IL (6), NJ (2).
FY2026 (through Q3) filings
39
Rank #1196 nationally
DOL certified %
100.00%
39 certified
Median salary
$150,700
Listed-employer median $120,494
Est. avg. lottery entries
2.3×
Wage-weighted system · estimated from LCA wage mix
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. 38% of Bp's FY2026 (through Q3) filings with a reported wage level were Level III or above, giving its candidates an estimated average of 2.3 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Geologist | 7 | $167,364 |
| Geophysicist | 4 | $140,950 |
| Structurer | 2 | $176,170 |
| Enterprise Technology Engineer | 2 | $152,359 |
| Reservoir Engineer | 2 | $142,200 |
| Head of Personal Mobility | 1 | $286,800 |
| Petroleum Engineer | 1 | $200,600 |
| Advisor- Power Market Analyst | 1 | $142,200 |
| Solution Architect | 1 | $131,248 |
| Hpc Computational Science Specialist | 1 | $133,700 |
Top worksite states
TX
28 filings
IL
6 filings
NJ
2 filings
NY
2 filings
DC
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Bp filings — an increase of 116.7% versus the same period last year.
Bp H-1B FAQs
Does Bp sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Bp filed 39 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026 (through Q3), ranking #1196 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 Bp's H-1B certification rate?
100.00% of Bp's FY2026 (through Q3) H-1B filings were certified by the Department of Labor. Note that LCA certification is distinct from USCIS petition approval: a certified LCA means the Department of Labor accepted the filing, not that a petition will be approved.
How much does Bp pay H-1B workers?
Bp's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 (through Q3) was $150,700 (average $156,471). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Bp sponsor most on H-1B?
Geologist leads with 7 filings in FY2026 (through Q3) at an average offered salary of $167,364. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Bp hire H-1B workers?
TX is Bp's top H-1B worksite state with 28 filings in FY2026 (through Q3), followed by IL (6) and NJ (2). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Bp?
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 Bp's FY2026 (through Q3) wage mix, its candidates averaged an estimated 2.3 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
Aqr Capital Management
39 filings
Auger
39 filings
Capital Group Companies Global
39 filings
Cognit AI
39 filings
Data source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification — Labor Condition Application disclosure data, FY2024–FY2026 (through Q3). An LCA is filed by the employer before an H-1B petition; disclosure data does not indicate USCIS petition outcomes. Last updated: October 2026.