H-1B filings

Does Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc. sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc. filed 783 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 214 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 613 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	214	207	207
2025	332	327	327
2024	237	231	231

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	31	3	123	1
2025	19	0	244	7
2024	34	0	162	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
Quality Engineer	28	$92,976 - $145,205	$135,480
Manufacturing Engineer	18	$87,714 - $145,400	$125,778
Software Engineer	18	$102,877 - $189,159	$177,937
Supplier Engineer	14	$118,100 - $170,248	$142,293
Regulatory Affairs Specialist	12	$98,030 - $155,000	$114,800
Industrial Engineer	10	$88,000 - $143,874	$117,645
Staff Software Engineer	10	$177,937 - $237,304	$209,591
Mechanical Engineer	10	$110,500 - $185,869	$144,673
Senior Software Engineer	10	$149,900 - $224,836	$172,200
Senior Quality Engineer	10	$118,500 - $170,248	$143,874

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Sunnyvale, CA	672
Peachtree Corners, GA	49
Raleigh, NC	8
Blacksburg, VA	4
Bothell, WA	3
Orange, CT	3
Apex, NC	2
Durham, NC	2
Everett, WA	2
Frisco, TX	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.