Upwork
Overview
Yes. Our records show Upwork has filed 175 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs). The latest available data is for fiscal year 2026, with 10 filings.
Visa History
In fiscal year 2026, Upwork recorded 10 H-1B LCA filings, a 62.96% decrease from the previous year. The reported certification rate was 100%, up by 7.41 percentage points.
In fiscal year 2026, Upwork recorded 4 PERM filings, a 42.86% decrease from the previous year. The reported certification rate was 100%, up by 71.43 percentage points.
Salary & Job
H-1B and PERM salary history at Upwork, 2020–2026.
| 2026 | 146,000 ~ 350,000 | 132,288 ~ 272,699 |
| 2025 | 139,152 ~ 397,600 | 66,123 ~ 265,000 |
| 2024 | 118,165 ~ 304,500 | 126,000 ~ 180,000 |
| 2023 | 132,870 ~ 265,000 | 115,981 ~ 187,060 |
| 2022 | 110,250 ~ 325,000 | 120,000 ~ 193,000 |
| 2021 | 69,659 ~ 232,254 | 101,854 ~ 260,268 |
| 2020 | 57,221 ~ 260,268 | 65,000 ~ 220,000 |
Upwork sponsors foreign workers across diverse job fields, including Computer and Mathematical(141), Management(43), Business and Financial Operations(17), Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media(12), Life, Physical, and Social Science(1), for permanent employment opportunities.
Upwork supports foreign workers for permanent employment in various STEM job titles.
Upwork supports foreign workers for permanent employment in various Non-STEM job titles.
Worker Backgrounds
Upwork sponsors green cards for foreign workers, with the majority of them graduating from a select group of U.S. universities.
Upwork sponsors both STEM and Non-STEM workers, with the most sponsorships in fields as below.
Upwork sponsors green cards for foreign workers who have graduated with various degrees.
Most of Upwork recruiters come from INDIA, CHINA, SOUTH KOREA, RUSSIA, UKRAINE.
Upwork sponsors green cards for foreign workers across various job levels.
Upwork's primary office locations are in CA, WA, TX, IL, PA.
Contacts
Authorized Upwork employees listed here handle labor certification. They must work directly for Upwork, not outside agents, lawyers, or HR staff. In small companies, this is often the president or operations manager.
| Katie Barrett | k***t@upwork.com | HR Operations Specialist | ***7500 |
| Akilah Hicks | a***s@upwork.com | People Operations Project Manager | ***7500 |
| Brittany Ball | b***l@upwork.com | Sr. Benefits Program Manager | ***7475 |
| Kristine Vu | k***u@upwork.com | HR Specialist | ***7475 |
| CHARLES CLARK | c***k@upwork.com | SR. MANAGER, HR OPERATIONS | ***7475 |
| Emilee Probasco | e***o@upwork.com | Benefits and Immigration Coordinator | ***7475 |
FAQs
Does Upwork sponsor H-1B visas?
Does Upwork sponsor PERM (green card) applications?
Does Upwork participate in E-Verify?
Does Upwork sponsor Non-STEM job seekers?
Is Upwork an ICC?
Where does FrogHire get Upwork's sponsorship data, and what are its limitations?
This profile summarizes public employer records, including U.S. Department of Labor LCA and PERM disclosure data. The latest annual data shown is from fiscal year 2026. An LCA is not an H-1B petition, visa approval, or current job opening. Confirm current sponsorship with the employer or recruiter.
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