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Cornerstone Research H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026

Cornerstone Research filed 45 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026 (through Q3), ranking #1025 out of 1,150 sponsoring employers in our database — up 28.6% from the same period last year.

Of those filings, 97.78% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $235,000, 95% above the median across listed employers of $120,519.

9% of Cornerstone Research'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 2.0 lottery entries per candidate — roughly in line with the broader market.

Cornerstone Research's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 (through Q3) were Associate (28 cases), Analyst (8 cases), Research Associate (5 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in CA (16), NY (13), DC (6).

FY2026 (through Q3) filings

45

Rank #1025 nationally

DOL certified %

97.78%

44 certified

Median salary

$235,000

Listed-employer median $120,519

Est. avg. lottery entries

2.0×

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. 9% of Cornerstone Research's FY2026 (through Q3) filings with a reported wage level were Level III or above, giving its candidates an estimated average of 2.0 entries per filing.

Level I
7 (16%)
Level II
34 (76%)
Level III
3 (7%)
Level IV
1 (2%)

Most-sponsored job titles

Job titleFilingsAvg. salary
Associate28$239,018
Analyst8$109,176
Research Associate5$161,000
Developer2$174,075
Data Scientist1$195,000
Economist1$240,000

Top worksite states

CA

16 filings

NY

13 filings

DC

6 filings

MA

6 filings

IL

4 filings

Year-over-year trend

Cornerstone Research filings — an increase of 28.6% versus the same period last year.

Cornerstone Research H-1B FAQs

Does Cornerstone Research sponsor H-1B visas?

Yes. Cornerstone Research filed 45 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026 (through Q3), ranking #1025 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 Cornerstone Research's H-1B certification rate?

97.78% of Cornerstone Research'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 Cornerstone Research pay H-1B workers?

Cornerstone Research's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 (through Q3) was $235,000 (average $203,424). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.

Which jobs does Cornerstone Research sponsor most on H-1B?

Associate leads with 28 filings in FY2026 (through Q3) at an average offered salary of $239,018. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.

Where does Cornerstone Research hire H-1B workers?

CA is Cornerstone Research's top H-1B worksite state with 16 filings in FY2026 (through Q3), followed by NY (13) and DC (6). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.

What are the H-1B lottery odds at Cornerstone Research?

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 Cornerstone Research's FY2026 (through Q3) wage mix, its candidates averaged an estimated 2.0 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.

Other top H-1B sponsors

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.