H-1B filings

Does Best Buy Co., Inc. sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Best Buy Co., Inc. filed 443 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 125 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 365 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	125	124	124
2025	162	161	161
2024	156	155	155

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	84	1
2025	5	140	0
2024	14	118	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
Software Engineer II	66	$105,000 - $156,709	$133,575
Senior Software Engineer	37	$126,265 - $177,598	$158,208
Lead Engineer	29	$128,750 - $209,000	$161,552
Engineering Manager	18	$136,000 - $184,149	$157,586
Senior Engineering Manager	16	$158,830 - $194,813	$180,250
Senior Engineer	14	$139,725 - $175,000	$159,135
Senior QA Engineer	12	$127,205 - $204,540	$148,294
Data Scientist	10	$110,000 - $123,600	$117,000
Product Manager	9	$130,493 - $161,383	$145,362
Engineer II	8	$123,600 - $140,689	$133,900

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Richfield, MN	403
Seattle, WA	14
Atlanta, GA	6
Boston, MA	6
Lakeville, MN	2
Minneapolis, MN	2
Bellevue, WA	1
Carver, MN	1
Cary, NC	1
Corona, 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.