Short answer
Employer history helps you sort the list
Past filings do not guarantee sponsorship, but they can point you toward stronger leads. FrogHire helps you compare companies, open roles, sponsorship details, and company recommendations before you apply.
- Search companies with recent H-1B activity
- Compare roles, locations, wages, and PERM history
- Use employer history alongside current job posts
- Confirm sponsorship policy during recruiting
8M+
Company hiring data points
130K+
Sponsored positions identified
17M+
Jobs analyzed
What to look for in H-1B employer data
A company name is not enough. Filing recency, role type, location, wage level, green card history, and current openings all change whether that lead is worth your time.
Recent filings
Recent activity is usually more useful than a large historical count from many years ago.
Role match
A company may sponsor engineers, analysts, researchers, or healthcare roles differently.
Longer-term evidence
PERM history, E-Verify, and wage data can help with planning beyond the first application.
How to use employer search in FrogHire
Start with a target role
Know the job family and location you are trying to pursue before comparing employers.
Review sponsor history
Check H-1B and PERM history for companies that match your field.
Compare open jobs
Look at current postings, job requirements, work authorization language, and wage data.
Use recommendations
Save stronger leads, then use the dashboard to review related jobs and companies.
Data to combine before applying
- Recent H-1B filings
- Sponsored job titles similar to yours
- Relevant locations and offices
- Prevailing wage and salary data
- PERM green card history
- E-Verify participation
- Current job posting language
- Your resume match for the role
- Recommended jobs and companies
Employer search narrows the field
It does not replace recruiter confirmation. Use H-1B employer data to focus your search, then ask direct sponsorship questions when the timing makes sense.
FAQ
Questions people ask
What is H-1B employer search?
H-1B employer search means looking up companies with sponsorship history and checking whether their past filings, roles, locations, and wage data fit your job search.
How do I find employers that sponsor H-1B?
Start with companies that have recent H-1B or PERM history, then compare current jobs, role fit, location, wage level, work authorization language, and related company recommendations.
Does an H-1B sponsor list guarantee sponsorship?
No. Sponsor history is useful evidence, not a promise. Company policy, role level, budget, location, timing, and candidate fit still matter.
Should international students use employer search before applying?
Yes. It helps prioritize employers with stronger history, especially when OPT, STEM OPT, H-1B cap timing, or long-term sponsorship planning matters.
Use FrogHire before the next application
Bring the job, resume, company signals, and application record into the same workflow before you submit.