Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC — H-1B Sponsorship Benchmarks
H-1B sponsorship benchmarks for Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, 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: 99% (492 approved / 498 adjudicated). Continuing-petition approval rate, FY2025: 97%.
| Fiscal year | Initial approvals | Initial denials | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 492 | 6 | 99% |
| FY2024 | 438 | 2 | 99.5% |
| FY2023 | 215 | 0 | 100% |
| FY2022 | 347 | 3 | 99% |
| FY2021 | 314 | 2 | 99% |
Certified wages
Median certified FY2026 wage for its highest-volume occupation (SOC 13-2099.01) in NY sits at the 56th percentile of all certified H-1B wages for that occupation, state and fiscal year (1,405 market records). How this is computed.
PERM green-card filings
PERM follow-through, FY2023–FY2025: 44% — 499 PERM applications filed against 1,145 initial H-1B approvals in the same window. How this is computed.
Of the 205 window filings that state country of birth, 66% named India or China (backlog-exposure proxy).
Of the 205 window filings that state an education requirement, 51% required a master's degree or higher (EB-2/EB-3 mix proxy).
Worksite placement
Of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC's 1,071 certified FY2026 LCA records, 0% list a secondary (third-party) worksite entity, and 12% carry prevailing-wage Level I, the lowest of four levels. How this is computed.
WARN layoff notices
State labor agencies in the five states EmployerFilings tracks (CA, IL, NJ, NY, TX) list 1 WARN layoff notice naming Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC in the trailing 24 months. How this is computed.
| Notice date | State | Employees affected | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-24 | NY | 343 | New York State Department of Labor |
What the numbers say
USCIS approved 492 of 498 initial H-1B petitions for Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC in FY2025 (99%).
Over FY2023–FY2025 it filed 499 PERM green-card applications against 1,145 initial H-1B approvals (44% follow-through).
Of its 205 window PERM filings that state country of birth, 66% named India or China (a backlog-exposure proxy).
Its median certified FY2026 wage for SOC 13-2099.01 in NY sits at the 56th percentile of all certified H-1B wages for that occupation, state and fiscal year.
0% of its 1,071 certified FY2026 LCAs list a secondary (third-party) worksite entity.
State labor agencies in the five states EmployerFilings tracks (CA, IL, NJ, NY, TX) list 1 WARN layoff notice naming Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC in the trailing 24 months (NY), affecting 343 workers.
FAQ
What is the H-1B approval rate at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC?
USCIS approved 492 of 498 initial H-1B petitions for Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC in FY2025 (99%), per the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
How many H-1B petitions did Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC have approved?
Across FY2019–FY2025 on record, USCIS approved 2,384 initial petitions for Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC; the table above shows the five most recent fiscal years.
Does Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC sponsor green cards for H-1B employees?
In FY2023–FY2025, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC filed 499 PERM applications against 1,145 initial H-1B approvals (44% follow-through).
Has Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC filed WARN layoff notices?
State labor agencies in the five states EmployerFilings tracks (CA, IL, NJ, NY, TX) list 1 WARN layoff notice naming Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC in the trailing 24 months, affecting 343 workers. EmployerFilings tracks WARN filings in those states only; see the methodology page for what that does and does not cover.
Sources
- USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub — approvals and denials, FY2019–FY2025
- DOL OFLC disclosure files — LCA wages (FY2026 Q3); PERM filings (FY2023–FY2026)
- New York State Department of Labor — WARN layoff notices (NY)
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