H-1B filings

Does First Solar, Inc. sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. First Solar, Inc. filed 135 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 40 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 101 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	40	40	40
2025	58	57	57
2024	37	37	37

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	Continuing: denied
2026	22	10	2
2025	23	16	0
2024	16	14	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
Engineer- Manufacturing I	12	$67,400 - $82,576	$71,136
Engineer- Development II	12	$105,602 - $127,606	$105,602
Engineer- Manufacturing I USA	9	$63,900 - $75,650	$67,517
Engineer- Manufacturing II USA	6	$76,710 - $85,800	$85,800
Engineer- Manufacturing II	4	$80,000 - $95,098	$85,800
Engineer- Development II USA	4	$75,100 - $105,602	$105,602
Engineer- Manufacturing Principal	3	$109,500 - $123,500	$112,611
Engineer- Development III	3	$105,248 - $145,288	$123,011
Analyst- IT III	2	$80,000 - $84,200	$84,200
Developer I- Mes	2	$68,515 - $70,096	$70,096

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Perrysburg, OH	81
Walbridge, OH	21
New Iberia, LA	10
Trinity, AL	9
Santa Clara, CA	5
Tempe, AZ	3
Phoenix, AZ	2
Scottsdale, AZ	2
Falls Church, VA	1
Gaffney, SC	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.