How to Spot Companies Cutting Sponsorship

Applying to a company that is quietly eliminating its sponsorship program is one of the most frustrating experiences in an international job search. You invest hours in a tailored application, possibly get through multiple interview rounds, and then learn at the final stage that sponsorship is off the table. This chapter teaches you to spot the warning signs early so you can redirect your energy before it is wasted.

The Warning Signs: A Comprehensive Checklist

Sign 1: Declining H-1B Filing Volume

This is the most reliable quantitative signal. If a company filed 50 LCAs two years ago, 30 last year, and 10 this year, that is a clear downward trend. To check this:

1. Pull the company's LCA filing data from the DOL disclosure database for the last thre...