Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp — H-1B Sponsorship Benchmarks
H-1B sponsorship benchmarks for Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp, computed from public USCIS and Department of Labor disclosure files. Every figure links to its source and period; see the methodology for formulas and limitations.
Approval rates
USCIS initial approval rate, FY2025: 96% (743 approved / 774 adjudicated). Continuing-petition approval rate, FY2025: 99%.
| Fiscal year | Initial approvals | Initial denials | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 743 | 31 | 96% |
| FY2024 | 2,871 | 16 | 99% |
| FY2023 | 2,587 | 18 | 99% |
| FY2022 | 2,510 | 23 | 99% |
| FY2021 | 1,481 | 19 | 99% |
Certified wages
Median certified FY2026 wage for its highest-volume occupation (SOC 15-1299.08) in TX sits at the 59th percentile of all certified H-1B wages for that occupation, state and fiscal year (3,028 market records). How this is computed.
PERM green-card filings
PERM follow-through, FY2023–FY2025: 38% — 2,334 PERM applications filed against 6,201 initial H-1B approvals in the same window. How this is computed.
Of the 2,334 window filings that state country of birth, 99% named India or China (backlog-exposure proxy).
Of the 2,334 window filings that state an education requirement, 25% required a master's degree or higher (EB-2/EB-3 mix proxy).
Worksite placement
Of Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp's 5,767 certified FY2026 LCA records, 37% list a secondary (third-party) worksite entity, and 0% carry prevailing-wage Level I, the lowest of four levels. How this is computed.
What the numbers say
USCIS approved 743 of 774 initial H-1B petitions for Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp in FY2025 (96%), down from 99% in FY2023.
Over FY2023–FY2025 it filed 2,334 PERM green-card applications against 6,201 initial H-1B approvals (38% follow-through).
Of its 2,334 window PERM filings that state country of birth, 99% named India or China (a backlog-exposure proxy).
Its median certified FY2026 wage for SOC 15-1299.08 in TX sits at the 59th percentile of all certified H-1B wages for that occupation, state and fiscal year.
37% of its 5,767 certified FY2026 LCAs list a secondary (third-party) worksite entity.
FAQ
What is the H-1B approval rate at Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp?
USCIS approved 743 of 774 initial H-1B petitions for Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp in FY2025 (96%), per the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
How many H-1B petitions did Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp have approved?
Across FY2019–FY2025 on record, USCIS approved 13,783 initial petitions for Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp; the table above shows the five most recent fiscal years.
Does Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp sponsor green cards for H-1B employees?
In FY2023–FY2025, Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp filed 2,334 PERM applications against 6,201 initial H-1B approvals (38% follow-through).
Sources
- USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub — approvals and denials, FY2019–FY2025
- DOL OFLC disclosure files — LCA wages (FY2026 Q3); PERM filings (FY2023–FY2026)
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