H-1B filings

Does Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. filed 57 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 16 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 44 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	16	16	18
2025	21	21	21
2024	20	20	22

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	12	1	2
2025	5	0	12
2024	11	0	2

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
Mine Engineer I	6	$87,000 - $106,400	$93,000
Reliability Engineer I	5	$82,000 - $98,000	$87,000
Metallurgist I	5	$84,000 - $100,800	$86,000
Geomechanical Engineer I	5	$84,000 - $102,800	$88,800
Geotechnical Engineer I	4	$82,000 - $102,900	$92,800
Metallurgist II	3	$99,000 - $118,500	$102,400
Mechanical Engineer I	3	$88,200 - $105,500	$89,200
Mine Engineer II	3	$84,427 - $105,200	$98,900
Senior Engineer	3	$111,800 - $120,800	$111,800
Reliability Engineer II - Planning Maintenance	2	$100,000 - $100,000	$100,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Morenci, AZ	57

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.