The signals
Denial rate: the share of USCIS petitions denied vs. the national baseline (~7%). A long, consistent filing history across many years is reassuring; a very thin record means little on its own and isn't evidence of wrongdoing.
LCA filings show what they've attested to paying and at what wage levels; a pattern of mostly Level I for senior roles is worth questioning. PERM filings indicate green-card sponsorship activity.
What it doesn't tell you
Filing volume is not a quality rating or an endorsement, and absence of records is not a verdict. Pair the public record with your own research — the company's registry, reviews, and direct questions about role, worksite, and who signs your paycheck.
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- What's a normal H-1B denial rate?
- The national baseline is roughly 7% across all employers and years; much higher than that for an employer is worth a closer look.
- Is a thin record a bad sign?
- Not by itself. A new company, a recent legal-name change, or an employer that rarely files all produce thin records — it simply isn't strong evidence either way.