H-1B filings

Does Illumina, Inc. sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Illumina, Inc. filed 321 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 76 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 245 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	76	75	75
2025	131	131	131
2024	114	114	114

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	16	0	42	0
2025	9	1	84	0
2024	24	0	70	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
Staff Business Systems Analyst	17	$105,456 - $146,266	$130,000
Staff Software Engineer	12	$140,000 - $213,512	$157,581
Senior Scientist	7	$86,445 - $138,778	$96,500
Senior Bioinformatics Scientist	6	$130,000 - $150,000	$140,000
Staff Scientist	5	$115,800 - $135,304	$118,200
Staff Engineer - Development	4	$123,219 - $141,898	$138,216
Sr Bioinformatics Scientist	4	$148,500 - $167,877	$152,506
Senior Software Engineer	4	$135,000 - $153,493	$152,479
Staff Devops Engineer	4	$125,000 - $169,562	$149,760
Staff Bioinformatics Scientist	4	$150,000 - $152,600	$152,600

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
San Diego, CA	209
Foster City, CA	46
Hayward, CA	13
Plano, TX	4
Chicago, IL	3
Arlington, VA	2
Dublin, CA	2
Frisco, TX	2
Mason, OH	2
Seattle, WA	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.