Cornerstone Research, Inc.

Visa Rank: 1,110 | LCA for H-1B: 51 | LC for Green Card: 28 | Prevailing Wage Determination: 11 | Denied or withdrawn: 1

Overview

Update(2/26/26): In fiscal year 2026, Cornerstone Research filed no LCAs for H-1B visas, no labor petitions for green cards, and 1 request for prevailing wage determination.

Important Update(12/16/2025): We’ve recently added H-1B visa approval and denial history from USCIS(2017–2025) and H-1B visa petition locations to provide a more complete view of employment-based immigration. Previously, our data included only Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) certified by the U.S. Department of Labor.
For example, in fiscal year 2025, Cornerstone Research filed 26 Form I-129 petitions for H-1B visas. Of these, 24 were approved and 2 were denied.

Number of Employees: 193
Founded: 1990 - Main Office: Boston, MA - NAICS Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
H-1B Dependent: No - Willfull Violator: No

Cornerstone Research, Inc. filed 51 labor condition applications (LCAs) for H-1B visas and 28 labor certifications (LCs) for green cards during fiscal year 2025. Cornerstone Research was ranked number 1,110 among all visa sponsors. Additionally, 1 LCA was denied or withdrawn during the same period.

Before Cornerstone Research can hire foreign workers, whether permanently or temporarily, it must submit labor certifications to the Department of Labor (DOL). These certifications confirm compliance with wage requirements for the specified job locations.The reports below summarize Labor Condition Applications (LCA) for H-1B visas and Labor Certifications (LC) for green cards filed by Cornerstone Research. This data represents only the number of applications submitted and does not guarantee visa approvals or worker hires.

The LCA data includes applications for various purposes: new employment, continuation or changes to previously approved employment, new concurrent employment, changes in employer, and amended petitions. Typically, only LCAs for new employment require an H-1B visa cap if the employer is not cap-exempt.For example, Cornerstone Research submitted 90 LCAs and LCs during fiscal year 2025. However, this figure does not necessarily reflect the number of foreign workers hired, as visa applications can be denied. Additionally, employees renewing or transferring H-1B visas or changing work locations may need to file new LCAs.

The DOL generally certifies more than three times the number of foreign worker requests compared to the H-1B visas issued by USCIS. Therefore, there is no direct correlation between the number of workers certified by the DOL and the H-1B visas issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

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Worker Backgrounds

Overview of the backgrounds of foreign workers sponsored by Cornerstone Research for permanent employment, highlighting up to 12 categories in each field along with the number of workers. The fields include citizenship, colleges attended, degrees earned, fields of study, and visa status.

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Visas

Summary of Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) for H-1B visas and Labor Certifications (LCs) for green cards filed by Cornerstone Research. The data includes new employment, continuation or changes to previously approved employment, new concurrent employment, changes in employer, and amended petitions.

Labor Condition Applications(LCAs) for H-1B Jobs

Year Certified Denied Withdrawn Certified-Withdrawn
2025 50010
2024 42000
2023 36040
2022 34000
2021 26020
2020 50000
2019 76030
2018 59000
2017 87030

Labor Certifications(LCs) for Green Card Job

Year Certified Denied Withdrawn Certified-Withdrawn
202550010
202442000
202336040
202234000
202126020
202050000
201976030
201859000
201787030

H-1B Visa History

This table summarizes H-1B visa petition decisions made by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or the U.S. Department of State, not the Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) certified by the Department of Labor (DOL).

Year New Approval New Denial Continuation Approval Continuation Denial Change Employer Approval Change Employer Denial Total Approval Total Denial Total H-1B*
2025 16 1 2 0 0 0 24 2 26
2024 33 0 2 0 1 0 40 1 41
2023 23 0 2 1 2 0 30 1 31
2022 18 0 2 1 1 0 26 1 27
2021 12 0 3 0 1 0 23 0 23
2020 21 0 5 0 0 0 39 0 39
2019 35 0 1 0 0 0 45 1 46
2018 28 1 1 0 0 0 33 1 34
2017 31 0 9 1 0 0 47 1 48

* Why are the numbers different? LCAs are a prerequisite to filing H-1B visa petitions, but not all certified LCAs lead to actual H-1B filings. Similarly, one LCA can support multiple visa petitions (e.g., for extensions, amendments, or changes in employer). Therefore, visa totals may differ significantly from LCA totals.
Moreover, employers sometimes use different names when submitting LCAs and H-1B visa petitions. This can cause discrepancies in our system. To get a complete and accurate picture, please use the search function to explore both LCA and visa data.
Total H-1B includes all types of visa petitions: new employment, continuation, change of employer, as well as other actions not listed in the table, such as concurrent filings and amendments.

Annual Average Salaries

H-1B and Green Card Jobs Proffered Salaries

Year H-1B Salary Green Card Salary Prevailing Wage
2025 $188,827 $202,500 $119,822
2024 $170,957 $200,000 $120,772
2023 $183,148 $152,500 $114,681
2022 $154,662 $195,000 N/A
2021 $139,893 $188,333 N/A
2020 $151,625 $192,407 N/A
2019 $140,759 $187,917 N/A
2018 $129,544 $193,438 N/A
2017 $122,253 $173,042 N/A

The salary figures shown represent the average proffered (offered) salaries reported by Cornerstone Research on labor condition applications (LCA) for H-1B visas and permanent labor certification (PERM) for green cards. These are base guaranteed salaries and do not include bonuses, stock options, or other forms of compensation.

If Cornerstone Research reported a salary range, we use the midpoint to calculate the average. Salaries submitted in hourly, weekly, or monthly terms are converted to an annualized figure based on a standard full-time schedule (e.g., 40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year).

Occupations & Job Titles

Summary of the occupations and job titles of foreign workers sponsored by Cornerstone Research for permanent employment, highlighting up to 12 roles in each field along with the number of workers. To increase your chances of receiving visa sponsorship, focus on positions that Cornerstone Research has historically hired foreign workers for.

H-1B Occupations

Economists(125)Data Scientists(4)Software Developers(2)Computer Systems Analysts(1)Business Intelligence Analysts(1)

Green Card Occupations

Economists(51)

Prevailing Wage Occupations

Economists(32)Software Developers(1)Data Scientists(1)

H-1B Job Titles

Associate(65)Analyst(36)Research Associate(16)Associate Financial Economist(2)Senior Data Scientist(2)Senior Developer(2)Senior Analyst(1)Manager, Bi Reporting(1)Manager(1)Desktop Support Specialist(1)

Green Card Job Titles

Associates(28)Associate(22)Senior Data Scientist(1)

Prevailing Wage Job Titles

Associates(29)Associate Financial Economist(2)Senior Economist(2)Senior Developer(1)Data Scientist II(1)
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Contacts

The individuals listed in this section are employees of Cornerstone Research, Inc. authorized to represent the company in labor certification matters. They cannot be agents or attorneys unless they are direct employees of Cornerstone Research. Furthermore, they may not be Human Resources professionals directly involved in hiring or resume screening. In smaller companies, these representatives are often decision-makers, such as the president or operations director.

H-1B Visa Job Contacts

Patricia Dutra - Associate Director, Immigration & Compliance [+]
699 Boylston Street Boston, MA

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Green Card Job Contacts

Patricia Dutra [+]
699 Boylston Street Boston, MA

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Patricia P Dutra [+]
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Office Locations

Summary of the Top Locations with the Highest Number of Foreign Workers. The main office ranks as the primary worksite for foreign workers, hosting the largest number among all locations.

Main Office:699 Boylston Street Boston, MA 2116

H-1B Visa Job Work Sites

New York,NY(37)Boston,MA(24)Chicago ,IL(23)San Francisco,CA(13)Los Angeles,CA(12)Menlo Park,CA(10)Washington,DC(9)Washington Dc,DC(2)Washington, Dc,DC(1)Washington, D.C.,DC(1)

Green Card Job Work Sites

New York,Ny(18)Boston,MA(7)Menlo Park,Ca(6)Los Angeles,CA(6)Chicago,Il(6)Washington,Dc(6)San Francisco,Ca(2)

Prevailing Wage Determination Work Sites

Menlo Park,CA(6)Chicago,IL(6)Washington,DC(5)San Francisco,CA(5)Boston,MA(5)New York,NY(4)Los Angeles,CA(3)Lost Angeles,CA(1)

H-1B Visa Petition Locations

This table summarizes H-1B visa petition decisions made by the USCIS or the U.S. Department of State since 2017. The city and state reflect the employer’s mailing address as listed on Form I-129 and may not represent the actual work location(s) of the beneficiary(ies).

City State New Approval New Denial Continuation Approval Continuation Denial Change Employer Approval Change Employer Denial Total Approval Total Denial Total H-1B*
Washington DC 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1
Boston MA 217 2 27 3 5 0 306 8 314

*Total H-1B includes all types of visa petitions: new employment, continuation, change of employer, as well as other actions not listed in the table, such as concurrent filings and amendments.

FAQs

Has Cornerstone Research sponsored H-1B Visa in the past? - [+]

Yes, during past fiscal year, Cornerstone Research has filed 51 LCAs for H-1B Visa positions.

Has Cornerstone Research sponsored employment based green card in the past? - [+]

Yes, during the past fiscal year, Cornerstone Research has filed 51 LCs for employment based green card positions.

Is Cornerstone Research an H-1B dependent employer? - [+]

No, Cornerstone Research is not an H-1B-dependent employer, meaning it does not have a high proportion of H-1B workers relative to its total workforce.

What types of roles do Cornerstone Research typically sponsor for H-1B visas or green cards? - [+]

The most common roles for H-1B Visa positions are Associate(65), Analyst(36), Research Associate(16), Associate Financial Economist(2), Senior Data Scientist(2), Senior Developer(2). The most common roles for green card positions are Associates(28), Associate(22), Senior Data Scientist(1).

Reviews

Number of Reviews: 4 - Average Review Score: 4.0 -

Rate and Review Cornerstone Research, Inc.



★★★★☆ - - - - 5/8/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Career Growth Opportunities, Competitive Salary, Training and Professional Development
Things I don't like: No Bonuses or Performance Incentives, Poor Immigration Support, Unmanageable Workload or Unrealistic Expectations




★★★★★ - - - - 4/18/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Career Growth Opportunities, Supportive Management, Positive Work Environment
Things I don't like: Low Salary Raises, Rigid Work Hours with Little Flexibility, Poor Work-Life Balance




★★★☆☆ - - - - 2/20/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Career Growth Opportunities, Good Immigration Support, Comprehensive Health Benefits
Things I don't like: Outdated Tools and Inefficient Technology, Negative or Toxic Work Culture, Unmanageable Workload or Unrealistic Expectations





★★★★☆ - - - - 1/31/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Competitive Salary, Flexible Work Schedule
Things I don't like: Long Work Hours, Low Salary Raises

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Employer: Cornerstone Research
Review Result: 4.0 out of 5 stars 4 votes

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