Linkedin Corporation — H-1B Sponsorship Benchmarks
H-1B sponsorship benchmarks for Linkedin Corporation, 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% (169 approved / 171 adjudicated). Continuing-petition approval rate, FY2025: 99%.
| Fiscal year | Initial approvals | Initial denials | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 169 | 2 | 99% |
| FY2024 | 166 | 0 | 100% |
| FY2023 | 125 | 0 | 100% |
| FY2022 | 177 | 3 | 98% |
| FY2021 | 168 | 3 | 98% |
Certified wages
Median certified FY2026 wage for its highest-volume occupation (SOC 15-1252.00) in CA sits at the 44th percentile of all certified H-1B wages for that occupation, state and fiscal year (27,372 market records). How this is computed.
PERM green-card filings
PERM follow-through, FY2023–FY2025: 247% — 1,137 PERM applications filed against 460 initial H-1B approvals in the same window. How this is computed.
Of the 714 window filings that state country of birth, 87% named India or China (backlog-exposure proxy).
Of the 714 window filings that state an education requirement, 62% required a master's degree or higher (EB-2/EB-3 mix proxy).
Worksite placement
Of Linkedin Corporation's 1,046 certified FY2026 LCA records, 0% list a secondary (third-party) worksite entity, and 0.3% 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 2 WARN layoff notices naming Linkedin Corporation in the trailing 24 months. How this is computed.
| Notice date | State | Employees affected | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-15 | CA | 606 | California Employment Development Department (EDD) |
| 2025-05-27 | CA | 281 | California Employment Development Department (EDD) |
What the numbers say
USCIS approved 169 of 171 initial H-1B petitions for Linkedin Corporation in FY2025 (99%).
Over FY2023–FY2025 it filed 1,137 PERM green-card applications against 460 initial H-1B approvals (247% follow-through).
Of its 714 window PERM filings that state country of birth, 87% named India or China (a backlog-exposure proxy).
Its median certified FY2026 wage for SOC 15-1252.00 in CA sits at the 44th percentile of all certified H-1B wages for that occupation, state and fiscal year.
0% of its 1,046 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 2 WARN layoff notices naming Linkedin Corporation in the trailing 24 months (CA), affecting 887 workers.
FAQ
What is the H-1B approval rate at Linkedin Corporation?
USCIS approved 169 of 171 initial H-1B petitions for Linkedin Corporation in FY2025 (99%), per the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
How many H-1B petitions did Linkedin Corporation have approved?
Across FY2019–FY2025 on record, USCIS approved 1,262 initial petitions for Linkedin Corporation; the table above shows the five most recent fiscal years.
Does Linkedin Corporation sponsor green cards for H-1B employees?
In FY2023–FY2025, Linkedin Corporation filed 1,137 PERM applications against 460 initial H-1B approvals (247% follow-through).
Has Linkedin Corporation filed WARN layoff notices?
State labor agencies in the five states EmployerFilings tracks (CA, IL, NJ, NY, TX) list 2 WARN layoff notices naming Linkedin Corporation in the trailing 24 months, affecting 887 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)
- California Employment Development Department (EDD) — WARN layoff notices (CA)
Merge lineage: figures roll up 3 raw employer-name spellings — see employer identity resolution.
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