Ust H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Ust filed 531 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #62 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 43.6% from last year.
Of those filings, 100.0% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $113,198, below the national H-1B median of $126,403.
6% of Ust's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 2.1 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Ust's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Specialist (133 cases), Ii (111 cases), I (45 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in TX (86), GA (68), WA (64).
FY2026 filings
531
Rank #62 nationally
Approval rate
100.0%
531 certified
Median salary
$113,198
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
2.1×
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. 6% of Ust's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 2.1 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist | 133 | $118,630 |
| Ii | 111 | $111,047 |
| I | 45 | $106,055 |
| Architect | 39 | $112,482 |
| Project Manager | 37 | $126,831 |
| Software Architect | 28 | $126,274 |
| Delivery Manager | 20 | $140,080 |
| Consultant | 15 | $117,656 |
| Associate | 14 | $96,447 |
| Developer | 13 | $99,528 |
Top worksite states
TX
86 filings
GA
68 filings
WA
64 filings
VA
57 filings
CA
50 filings
PA
39 filings
AR
39 filings
MO
22 filings
OH
18 filings
OR
14 filings
Year-over-year trend
Ust filed 941 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 531 in FY2026 — a decrease of 43.6%.
Ust H-1B FAQs
Does Ust sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Ust filed 531 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #62 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 Ust's H-1B approval rate?
100.0% of Ust'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 Ust pay H-1B workers?
Ust's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $113,198 (average $118,610). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Ust sponsor most on H-1B?
Specialist leads with 133 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $118,630. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Ust hire H-1B workers?
TX is Ust's top H-1B worksite state with 86 filings in FY2026, followed by GA (68) and WA (64). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Ust?
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 Ust's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 2.1 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. An LCA is filed by the employer before an H-1B petition; disclosure data does not indicate USCIS petition outcomes. Last updated: October 2026.