City guides · Updated June 2026 · 8 min read
H-1B Petition Filing in New York — 2026 Employer Guide
New York leads the U.S. with 10,760 H-1B petitions in FY 2026 Q2. How NYC employers file Form I-129, certify LCAs, and sponsor talent.
New York employers file H-1B petitions by obtaining a DOL-certified LCA for the NYC metro worksite, then submitting Form I-129 to USCIS. With 10,760 petitions in FY 2026 Q2, NYC is the #1 H-1B market nationally.
NYC metro LCA requirements
- Prevailing wage for the New York-Newark-Jersey City MSA must match SOC code and wage level.
- Each borough or NJ worksite needs a separate LCA entry for multi-location employers.
- LCA notice posting at the worksite (or electronic notice where permitted).
Form I-129 petition prep
The I-129 petition includes the support letter, specialty occupation evidence, and candidate credentials. Finance and consulting roles need especially strong duty-to-degree mapping.
File H-1B in New York
Lawyer-reviewed LCA and I-129 workflow for NYC metro employers.
NYC employer guideThis article is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Immigration rules change frequently — consult qualified counsel for your case.