H-1B filings

Does Kite Pharma Inc. sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Kite Pharma Inc. filed 137 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 33 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 81 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	33	33	33
2025	54	54	276
2024	50	50	442

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	4	14	0
2025	11	25	1
2024	7	20	0

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
Associate Scientist, Cell Biology	4	$99,715 - $125,278	$120,078
Sr. Research Associate I, Cell Biology	4	$94,955 - $101,816	$96,795
Manager, IT Business Analysis	3	$125,360 - $149,781	$146,994
Cell Therapy Specialist I	3	$56,560 - $57,760	$56,560
Sr. Manager, Statistical Programming	3	$137,600 - $148,117	$141,680
Senior Manager, Statistical Programming	3	$145,371 - $148,117	$148,117
Supply Chain Specialist III	3	$71,760 - $97,240	$86,674
Research Scientist, Bioinformatics	3	$95,014 - $119,040	$119,040
Assoc Director, Biostatistics	2	$167,440 - $167,440	$167,440
Qc Specialist II	2	$87,360 - $87,942	$87,942

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Santa Monica, CA	48
Foster City, CA	19
Frederick, MD	11
Emeryville, CA	6
Oceanside, CA	6
El Segundo, CA	5
Raleigh, NC	4
Urbana, MD	3
Walnut, CA	3
Apex, NC	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.