H-1B filings

Does American Airlines, Inc. sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. American Airlines, Inc. filed 985 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 353 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 757 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

This page uses public government filings. A filing does not guarantee that the employer will sponsor you. This information is not legal advice.

Status on October 22, 2026: USCIS does not collect the $100,000 payment on new H-1B petitions for workers outside the U.S. while court orders stand. Appeals are pending, so this can change. USCIS H-1B FAQ

Labor condition applications by fiscal year

Fiscal year	Filed	Certified	Workers
2026	353	348	348
2025	359	358	358
2024	273	270	270

An employer files a labor condition application with the Department of Labor before it files an H-1B petition. A certified application is not an approved visa. The U.S. fiscal year runs from October 1 to September 30.

USCIS decisions on H-1B petitions by fiscal year

Fiscal year	New: approved	New: denied	Continuing: approved	Continuing: denied
2026	22	0	190	2
2025	60	1	214	1
2024	43	2	228	1

New petitions are for first H-1B employment. Continuing petitions are for extensions and for workers who change employers.

Typical roles and wage ranges

Job title	Applications	Wage range per year	Median
Sr. Developer, IT Applications	146	$85,000 - $120,328	$105,997
Sr. Engineer, IT Software	40	$95,000 - $129,042	$112,923
Developer, IT Applications	39	$93,068 - $112,923	$105,693
Sr. Data Engineer, IT Analytics	29	$101,192 - $122,949	$105,997
Technical Lead, IT Applications	23	$98,904 - $134,971	$105,997
Principal Programmer/Technical Lead, IT Applications	18	$106,139 - $157,934	$127,878
Developer/Sr. Developer, IT Applications	17	$98,904 - $112,923	$105,997
Principal Architect, IT Applications	16	$106,139 - $156,998	$134,971
Sr. Engineer, IT Infrastructure	15	$94,182 - $113,714	$112,923
Engineer, IT Software	14	$96,004 - $112,923	$111,072

Wages are the rates the employer stated in its applications. Actual pay can differ.

Top locations

Location	Applications
Fort Worth, TX	890
Tempe, AZ	62
Tulsa, OK	13
Phoenix, AZ	6
Irving, TX	4
Philadephia, PA	3
Georgetown, TX	2
Charlotte, NC	1
Chicago, IL	1
Dfw Airport, TX	1

Sources

U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Program (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3) Disclosure Data. Period: FY2024, FY2025, FY2026 Q1-Q3. Retrieved on October 23, 2026.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, H-1B Employer Data Hub. Period: FY2024, FY2025, FY2026 Q1-Q3. Retrieved on October 23, 2026.
National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD2024). Period: Collection year 2024. Retrieved on October 23, 2026.

Data release 2026q3, built on October 23, 2026.