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Data sourced from USCIS and the U.S. Department of State. Not legal advice.

H-1B Employer Profile

Cognizant Business Consulting

FY2025 Approval Rate95.9%280 of 292 petitions

FY2025 At a Glance

Total Petitions292
Approved280
YoY Volume-23.8%
Rate Change YoY-0.5pp

FY2025 Approval Breakdown

H-1B petitions are split into initial employment (new hires) and continuing employment (extensions/transfers).

Initial Employment (New Hires)
94.9%59 petitions
56 approved3 denied
Continuing Employment (Extensions)
96.1%233 petitions
224 approved9 denied

Year-over-Year Comparison

FY2024 vs FY2025 petition volumes and approval rates.

MetricFY2024FY2025Change
Initial Approvals7856-28.2%
Initial Denials23+50.0%
Continuing Approvals291224-23.0%
Continuing Denials129-25.0%
Total Petitions383292-23.8%
Total Approved369280-24.1%
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Hiring Trends (3-Year History)

Year-over-year petition volume and approval trends for Cognizant Business Consulting.

FY2024FY20250100200300400
  • Total Petitions
  • Approved
FY2024
Petitions

383

Approval Rate

96.3%

FY2025
Petitions

292

Approval Rate

95.9%

Data Source: USCIS H-1B petition data for FY2023, FY2024, and FY2025. Shows trends in hiring volume and approval rates over time.

What This Means for H-1B Applicants

Sponsorship Likelihood

Cognizant Business Consulting filed 292 H-1B petitions in FY2025, making it a active H-1B sponsor. Petition volume decreased 24% year-over-year.

Approval Rate Context

A 95.9% approval rate is above average, suggesting well-prepared petitions.

Extensions & Transfers

224 continuing employment petitions (extensions and transfers) were filed, with a 96.1% approval rate. This reflects the employer's track record of supporting existing H-1B workers.

Source: USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. Data reflects FY2024–FY2025 petition decisions. Not legal advice — consult a qualified immigration attorney for case-specific guidance.Official USCIS Data Hub