Stv H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Stv filed 107 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #386 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — up 39.0% from last year.
Of those filings, 88.8% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $87,500, below the national H-1B median of $126,403.
33% of Stv's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 2.0 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Stv's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Engineering Specialist (17 cases), Architectural Designer (12 cases), Project Controls Specialist (8 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in NY (34), TX (17), MA (13).
FY2026 filings
107
Rank #386 nationally
Approval rate
88.8%
95 certified
Median salary
$87,500
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
2.0×
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. 33% of Stv's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 2.0 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Specialist | 17 | $81,994 |
| Architectural Designer | 12 | $79,345 |
| Project Controls Specialist | 8 | $87,221 |
| Scheduler | 6 | $96,935 |
| Inspector | 5 | $100,284 |
| Engineer | 4 | $100,013 |
| Project Manager | 3 | $119,170 |
| Assistant Project Manager | 3 | $76,894 |
| Structural Engineer | 3 | $127,269 |
| Civil | 3 | $77,286 |
Top worksite states
NY
34 filings
TX
17 filings
MA
13 filings
MD
6 filings
IL
5 filings
FL
5 filings
CT
4 filings
PA
4 filings
NC
4 filings
WA
3 filings
Year-over-year trend
Stv filed 77 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 107 in FY2026 — an increase of 39.0%.
Stv H-1B FAQs
Does Stv sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Stv filed 107 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #386 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 Stv's H-1B approval rate?
88.8% of Stv'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 Stv pay H-1B workers?
Stv's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $87,500 (average $96,221). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Stv sponsor most on H-1B?
Engineering Specialist leads with 17 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $81,994. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Stv hire H-1B workers?
NY is Stv's top H-1B worksite state with 34 filings in FY2026, followed by TX (17) and MA (13). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Stv?
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 Stv's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 2.0 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
Gofo
107 filings
Gsk
107 filings
University Of Tennessee
107 filings
University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley
107 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.