H-1B filings

Does California Air Resources Board sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. California Air Resources Board filed 83 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 23 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 37 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	23	21	21
2025	36	32	32
2024	24	19	19

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	6	1	3	0
2025	17	0	5	1
2024	1	0	5	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
Air Pollution Specialist	41	$80,976 - $133,584	$106,692
Air Resources Engineer	24	$86,544 - $129,576	$106,692
Staff Air Pollution Specialist	9	$127,224 - $136,072	$129,708
Air Resources Supervisor I	4	$130,632 - $157,644	$130,632
Air Resource Engineer	2	$104,604 - $109,836	$109,836
Air Resources Supervisor	2	$147,192 - $147,192	$147,192
Engineering Geologist	1	$109,704 - $109,704	$109,704

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Sacramento, CA	62
Riverside, CA	16
Los Angeles, CA	2
San Jose, CA	2
Davis, 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.