How are H-1B staffing companies different from direct employers?

Staffing and IT consulting firms file H-1B petitions for client placements — the worker is employed by the staffing firm but works at a client site. They typically pay at or near prevailing wage (Level I), have higher amendment rates (due to client changes), and less frequently sponsor PERM green cards compared to direct employers.

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Top H-1B Staffing & IT Consulting Companies

The largest H-1B staffing and IT consulting companies ranked by LCA filing volume. These firms — including TCS, Infosys, Cognizant, Wipro, HCL, and Compunnel — file H-1B petitions for client placements across the US. Data sourced from US Department of Labor disclosure files (FY2023–FY2025).

What to Know About Staffing H-1B Sponsors

Client placements: You work at a client company but are employed by the staffing firm. The LCA worksite is the client location, not the staffing firm's office.
Wage levels: Staffing firms often file at Level I (prevailing wage). Check the median wage column to compare.
Amendment rates: High amendment rates are normal — they reflect project changes and client reassignments.
Green card path: Check the PERM column — not all staffing firms sponsor green cards. This is a critical factor for long-term planning.

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Companies Listed

34,527

LCA Filings

$104,433

Avg Median Wage

Active PERM Sponsors

100 firms listed. 99 found in DOL filings.

#	Company	Workers	Wage	LCA	Approval	Wage Above Prevailing	PERM
1	Infosys LimitedH-1B Dependent	9,198	$90,938	3,478	100.0%	+0%	No
2	Tata Consultancy Services LimitedH-1B Dependent	5,354	$86,403	4,993	100.0%	+3%	Yes
3	Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp

Frequently Asked Questions

Which staffing companies sponsor the most H-1B visas?

The top staffing sponsor is Infosys Limited. See the full ranked list above with filing counts, wages, and approval rates.

How are staffing companies different from direct employers?

Staffing firms file H-1B petitions for client placements. You work at a client site but are employed by the staffing firm. Wages are typically at prevailing wage and green card sponsorship is less common.

Should I accept an H-1B through a staffing company?

It depends — staffing firms can provide a path to H-1B, especially for entry-level roles. But only 87 of 99 firms here have active PERM filings. Check individual profiles for green card details.