H-1B filings

Does Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. filed 169 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 37 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 135 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	37	37	37
2025	66	66	66
2024	66	65	65

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	28	13	2
2025	21	19	0
2024	36	18	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	17	$113,000 - $140,712	$122,179
Senior Software Engineer	14	$149,968 - $191,009	$168,446
Game Producer	6	$95,014 - $127,088	$109,990
Senior Game Designer	5	$115,473 - $148,500	$140,000
Artist	4	$86,278 - $107,910	$94,162
Senior Character Artist	3	$105,000 - $128,750	$119,025
Senior Level Designer	3	$113,859 - $146,677	$115,000
Senior Outsource Supervisor I, Character	2	$135,000 - $139,925	$139,925
Senior Game Producer	2	$140,000 - $145,250	$145,250
General Manager, Polaris	2	$414,760 - $414,760	$414,760

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Irvine, CA	153
Austin, TX	7
Albany, NY	5
Irvina, CA	1
Mission Viejo, CA	1
New York, NY	1
Seattle, WA	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.