Introducing Our New Visa Job Report Framework
Summary:We’ve introduced a new framework for MyVisaJobs’ 21st Annual Visa Job Reports to make U.S. immigration hiring data easier to understand. Instead of just listing filings, the reports now organize government records into three clear stages of employer intent: Hiring Signals (PWD, early planning), Active Hiring (H-1B LCA, roles employers are sponsoring now), and Long-Term Commitments (PERM, permanent sponsorship plans). This structure turns complex visa filings into practical hiring intelligence, helping readers quickly see where U.S. employers are preparing to hire, actively sponsoring workers, and investing in long-term talent.Every year, U.S. employers file millions of government records related to hiring and immigration. This year we’re making those filings easier to understand—with a simple framework that turns complex data into clear hiring signals.
Why a new framework?
Many readers see “PWD”, “LCA”, or “PERM” and aren’t sure what they actually mean. But each filing reflects a different stage of an employer’s hiring intent. Our new report structure organizes everything into three easy-to-follow stages.
About the “2026” title
The “2026” reports are powered by filings from FY2025. We use “2026” as the public-facing edition name to keep the reports timely and easy to find, while still clearly labeling the data source inside each report.
The Three Stages of Visa Hiring Intent
Hiring Signals
Based on Prevailing Wage Determinations (PWD)
- What it means: Employers are preparing roles and checking wage requirements.
- Why it matters: Often an early sign of upcoming hiring activity—before LCA and PERM.
- Use it for: spotting emerging demand by employer, occupation, and location.
Active Hiring
Based on H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCA)
- What it means: Employers are actively sponsoring work authorization for specific roles.
- Why it matters: A strong indicator of near-term hiring and job availability.
- Use it for: finding top employers, job titles, cities, industries, and salary trends.
Long-Term Commitments
Based on PERM Labor Certifications
- What it means: Employers are investing in permanent, career-track sponsorship.
- Why it matters: PERM filings reflect longer-term workforce planning and retention.
- Use it for: understanding long-term demand and green card sponsorship patterns.
What’s new in the report experience?
| What you’ll see | Why it helps |
|---|---|
| One consistent structure across PWD, H-1B, and Green Card reports | Readers can compare employers, roles, industries, and locations across stages without re-learning the interface. |
| Clear intent labels (Signals / Active / Long-Term) | Turns government jargon into a simple story about hiring intent. |
| Focus on what people search for: employers, roles, locations, and trends | Faster answers to “Where are jobs?” and “Who is sponsoring?” |
| Annual edition format (21st year of reports) | Easy to share and reference year over year while keeping the reports discoverable. |
Note: A filing is not a job offer, and timing varies by employer and role. Our reports summarize public filings to help you understand market signals and sponsorship patterns.
Where to start
If you’re exploring the job market, start with Active Hiring (H-1B LCA). If you want early indicators months ahead, explore Hiring Signals (PWD). If you’re planning long-term sponsorship strategy, use Long-Term Commitments (PERM).
