Yes — IBM has a documented H-1B filing history: official US Department of Labor disclosure data lists 2,116 H-1B labor condition application (LCA) records for this employer. The most recent imported disclosure period is FY2026 Q3.
An LCA is the labor-condition step an employer must file with DOL before USCIS can approve an H-1B petition, so these rows are documented sponsorship activity — not a promise that IBM will sponsor a new hire, and not evidence that any petition was approved. USCIS decides each petition separately. Verified against official DOL OFLC disclosure data on 2026-08-09.
Green-card signal
Does IBM file PERM green-card cases?
Yes — IBM has a documented PERM filing history: official US Department of Labor disclosure data lists 209 PERM permanent labor certification (green-card) records for this employer. That is 10 PERM records for every 100 H-1B LCA records at IBM. The most recent imported disclosure period is FY2026 Q3.
PERM is the first step of the employment-based green-card process, in which DOL certifies that no able and willing US worker was available for the position — so these rows are documented permanent-sponsorship activity, not a promise that IBM will file for a new hire. Read the ratio as a comparison of disclosed filing volumes, not a green-card conversion rate: LCA and PERM are separate programs published on separate disclosure calendars, one PERM case covers a position rather than a named worker, and an employer can file PERM for workers who never held an H-1B. Verified against official DOL OFLC PERM disclosure data on 2026-08-09.
Summary
Plain-language read
IBM shows high recent official filing activity in FY2026 Q3: 2,116 LCA records and 209 PERM records in the loaded dataset. The most visible roles are Application Architect, Application Developer, Package Consultant, with worksites concentrated in Armonk, NY, San Jose, CA, Austin, TX. The observed median wage is $164,840 where annual wage data is available. LCA certification is not USCIS H-1B petition approval, and PERM certification is not green card approval.
Wondering whether IBM sponsors H-1B? The H-1B sponsor checker reads any company against the same official LCA and PERM filing signals shown here.
Name matching is a normalization heuristic. Read the source methodology and import freshness before treating matched aliases as a complete sponsor history.
Filing trends
IBM H-1B/LCA & PERM filing charts
Server-rendered charts from imported DOL OFLC disclosure data. Filing counts are official signals — not sponsorship, hiring, or approval outcomes.
Imported filings by fiscal year
IBM shows 2,325 imported H-1B/LCA and PERM filings in FY2026. Counts are imported DOL filing signals, not sponsorship, hiring, or approval outcomes.
H-1B/LCAPERM
IBM imported H-1B/LCA and PERM filing counts by fiscal year
Fiscal year
H-1B/LCA filings
PERM filings
Total filings
FY2026
2,116
209
2,325
Wage distribution (recent imported records)
IBM imported wage records (n=159) span $82,555 to $264,514, with a middle 50% from $147,285 to $179,982 and a median of $164,840.
Median $164,840
IBM imported annual wage distribution (US dollars) across recent LCA and PERM records
Employers with imported DOL LCA or PERM filings that also list New York worksites, weighted toward overlapping roles. Shared filing footprints are a research and discovery signal, not a hiring or sponsorship guarantee.
LCA and PERM rows are filing signals, not USCIS approvals, green-card approvals, legal advice, or outcome predictions.
FAQ
Common questions
Does IBM sponsor H-1B workers?
Yes — IBM has a documented H-1B filing history: official US Department of Labor disclosure data lists 2,116 H-1B labor condition application (LCA) records for this employer. The most recent imported disclosure period is FY2026 Q3. An LCA is the labor-condition step an employer must file with DOL before USCIS can approve an H-1B petition, so these rows are documented sponsorship activity — not a promise that IBM will sponsor a new hire, and not evidence that any petition was approved. USCIS decides each petition separately. Verified against official DOL OFLC disclosure data on 2026-08-09.
Does IBM file PERM green-card cases?
Yes — IBM has a documented PERM filing history: official US Department of Labor disclosure data lists 209 PERM permanent labor certification (green-card) records for this employer. That is 10 PERM records for every 100 H-1B LCA records at IBM. The most recent imported disclosure period is FY2026 Q3. PERM is the first step of the employment-based green-card process, in which DOL certifies that no able and willing US worker was available for the position — so these rows are documented permanent-sponsorship activity, not a promise that IBM will file for a new hire. Read the ratio as a comparison of disclosed filing volumes, not a green-card conversion rate: LCA and PERM are separate programs published on separate disclosure calendars, one PERM case covers a position rather than a named worker, and an employer can file PERM for workers who never held an H-1B. Verified against official DOL OFLC PERM disclosure data on 2026-08-09.
What does VisaSignal show for IBM H-1B and PERM?
For IBM H-1B research, the page summarizes imported DOL LCA labor-condition rows. For IBM PERM research, it summarizes imported DOL permanent labor certification rows. Both include roles, worksites, wage signals, case-status mix, and the latest source period.
Does an LCA certification mean an H-1B petition was approved?
No. A DOL-certified LCA is not the same as USCIS H-1B petition approval. It is an official labor-condition filing signal that should be interpreted with that limit.
Does a PERM certification mean a green card was approved?
No. PERM certification is one step in an employment-based green card process. It does not mean a green card, I-140 petition, or adjustment of status was approved.
Can this data prove an employer will sponsor a candidate?
No. Official filing history can show recent activity, roles, worksites, and wage signals, but it does not guarantee future sponsorship or predict legal outcomes.