H-1B filings

Does The City of Detroit sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. The City of Detroit filed 14 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 5 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 8 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	5	5	5
2025	4	4	4
2024	5	5	5

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
2026	0	0	1
2025	1	0	4
2024	1	1	1

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
Associate Traffic Engineer	3	$77,000 - $89,024	$84,038
Information Technology Specialist Software Engineer 4	2	$127,000 - $127,000	$127,000
Information Technology Specialist Software Engineer 3	1	$120,891 - $120,891	$120,891
Talent Development And Performance Management Analyst III	1	$106,134 - $106,134	$106,134
Senior Associate Traffic Engineer	1	$94,291 - $94,291	$94,291
Data Manager	1	$80,000 - $80,000	$80,000
ERP Program Analyst 4	1	$104,000 - $104,000	$104,000
Senior Assistant Traffic Engineer	1	$76,398 - $76,398	$76,398
Data Analyst	1	$65,867 - $65,867	$65,867
Financial Analyst Manager IV (Director Of ERP)	1	$146,336 - $146,336	$146,336

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Detroit, MI	13
Naperville, IL	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.