H-1B filings

Does Food And Drug Administration sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Food And Drug Administration filed 160 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 44 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 115 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	44	43	43
2025	52	52	52
2024	64	63	63

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	Continuing: denied
2026	13	1	14	0
2025	8	0	21	1
2024	27	0	32	3

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
Visiting Associate	112	$94,199 - $158,306	$129,759
Visiting Scientist	48	$68,421 - $163,252	$117,962

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Silver Spring, MD	125
Jefferson, AR	22
College Park, MD	3
Bayonne, NJ	1
Dallas, TX	1
Detroit, MI	1
Houston, TX	1
Jefferson, MD	1
Metairie, LA	1
Owings, MD	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.