H-1B filings

Does Astera Labs INC sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Astera Labs INC filed 162 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 65 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 116 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	65	63	63
2025	52	51	51
2024	45	44	44

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	Continuing: approved	Continuing: denied
2026	4	25	1
2025	16	32	0
2024	9	30	0

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
Tech Lead Design Verification Engineer	6	$158,376 - $218,000	$217,630
Principal Firmware Engineer	6	$200,000 - $230,000	$217,630
Senior Physical Design Engineer	6	$130,923 - $166,000	$159,890
Senior Design Verification Engineer	6	$127,234 - $175,000	$170,000
Tech Lead Firmware Engineer	5	$165,174 - $200,743	$187,036
Design Verification Engineer	5	$135,000 - $143,000	$140,000
Senior System Validation Engineer	4	$131,019 - $165,000	$159,890
Senior Validation Engineer	4	$145,000 - $165,000	$165,000
Principal Design Verification Engineer	4	$215,000 - $240,000	$229,590
Software Engineer	4	$145,000 - $149,365	$146,307

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
San Jose, CA	83
Santa Clara, CA	71
Austin, TX	2
San Jose,, CA	2
Irvine, CA	1
Lake Forest, CA	1
Mission Viejo, CA	1
San Jsoe, CA	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.