H-1B filings

Does California Department of Transportation sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. California Department of Transportation filed 296 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 83 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 249 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	83	83	83
2025	120	119	119
2024	93	91	91

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
2026	49	22
2025	76	23
2024	50	29

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
Transportation Engineer (Civil)	206	$74,100 - $137,244	$101,616
Transportation Engineer (Electrical)	24	$75,588 - $116,544	$86,544
Research Data Analyst II	11	$75,180 - $79,764	$77,436
Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans	9	$130,632 - $137,244	$130,632
Associate Governmental Program Analyst	5	$66,216 - $72,372	$70,260
Analyst II	4	$72,372 - $72,372	$72,372
Environmental Scientist	4	$51,228 - $81,552	$78,792
Associate Transportation Planner	3	$82,896 - $87,936	$87,936
Research Data Specialist I	3	$78,660 - $83,460	$78,660
Transportation Planner	3	$71,016 - $73,152	$71,016

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Sacramento, CA	84
Oakland, CA	53
Marysville, CA	20
Stockton, CA	16
Fresno, CA	12
San Diego, CA	12
San Luis Obispo, CA	11
Redding, CA	10
Eureka, CA	8
Novato, CA	5

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.