H-1B filings

Does Covidien LP sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Covidien LP filed 284 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 70 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 230 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	70	70	70
2025	108	107	107
2024	106	105	105

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	15	40
2025	20	65
2024	18	72

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
Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist	18	$69,118 - $101,254	$89,315
Sr. Quality Engineer	12	$99,987 - $112,506	$107,307
Senior Quality Engineer	11	$97,259 - $120,929	$105,290
Software Engineer II	6	$98,946 - $112,986	$105,000
Regulatory Affairs Specialist	5	$64,771 - $72,862	$69,118
Senior Software Engineer	5	$113,526 - $138,827	$130,897
Senior Manufacturing Engineer	5	$100,651 - $120,494	$105,726
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer	5	$98,690 - $120,605	$101,587
Principal Systems Engineer	5	$125,840 - $158,413	$130,582
Engineering Program Manager	5	$118,435 - $133,162	$123,469

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
North Haven, CT	83
Irvine, CA	57
Boston, MA	44
Plymouth, MN	22
Lafayette, CO	19
Boulder, CO	11
Carlsbad, CA	3
Allen, TX	2
Fridley, MN	2
Houston, TX	2

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.