H-1B filings

Does California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation filed 30 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 10 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 16 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 yearFiledCertifiedWorkers
20261099
2025141313
2024666

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 yearNew: approvedNew: deniedContinuing: approvedContinuing: denied
20261020
20252060
20240050

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 titleApplicationsWage range per yearMedian
Staff Psychiatrist, Correctional And Rehabilitative Services7$278,616 - $330,027$288,978
Psychologist - Clinical (Correctional Facility)4$115,380 - $115,380$115,380
Registered Dietitian, Correctional Facility4$78,908 - $81,348$78,984
Physician & Surgeon, Cf (Internal Medicine/Family Practice)4$302,424 - $358,212$330,455
Psychologist - Clinical, Correctional Facility3$128,820 - $128,820$128,820
Senior Psychiatrist (Supervisor)1$363,684 - $363,684$363,684
Senior Psychologist, Correctional Facility (Specialist)1$136,428 - $136,428$136,428
Research Data Analyst I1$53,628 - $53,628$53,628
Clinical Social Worker (Health/Correctional Facility) Safety1$87,300 - $87,300$87,300
Food Administrator I1$87,912 - $87,912$87,912

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

Top locations

LocationApplications
San Quentin, CA5
Vacaville, CA5
Stockton, CA4
Lancaster, CA3
San Luis Obispo, CA3
Tehachapi, CA3
Diamond Bar, CA2
Elk Grove, CA2
Chowchilla, CA1
San Diego, CA1

Sources

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