H-1B filings

Does Ghafari Associates LLC sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Ghafari Associates LLC filed 19 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 3 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 13 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	3	3	3
2025	10	8	8
2024	6	6	6

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	1	1	0
2025	1	6	0
2024	2	2	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
Structural Engineer	3	$90,147 - $121,950	$121,950
Arch 2	3	$80,205 - $80,205	$80,205
Electrical Design Engineer	2	$76,378 - $80,205	$80,205
Structural Design Engineer	2	$76,274 - $102,669	$102,669
Mechanical Engineer	2	$102,731 - $102,731	$102,731
Architect	1	$113,880 - $113,880	$113,880
Senior Project Architect	1	$111,675 - $111,675	$111,675
Senior Structural Engineer	1	$155,000 - $155,000	$155,000
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer	1	$103,792 - $103,792	$103,792
Mechanical Design Engineer	1	$70,158 - $70,158	$70,158

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Dearborn, MI	11
Fort Worth, TX	5
Chicago, IL	2
Los Angeles, CA	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.