H-1B filings

Does Kuraray America, Inc. sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Kuraray America, Inc. filed 8 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2025-2026, including 4 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 5 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	4	4	4
2025	4	4	4

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
2026	1	2
2025	1	0
2024	1	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
Sales And New Business Development Representative,	1	$133,714 - $133,714	$133,714
Ts&D Engineer	1	$120,162 - $120,162	$120,162
IT Specialist	1	$85,000 - $85,000	$85,000
Power Platform Developer	1	$85,000 - $85,000	$85,000
Senior Procurement Specialist	1	$118,707 - $118,707	$118,707
Market Manager	1	$157,040 - $157,040	$157,040
Technical Service And Development Engineer	1	$147,826 - $147,826	$147,826
Supply Chain Specialist	1	$77,000 - $77,000	$77,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Houston, TX	5
Pasadena, TX	2
New York, NY	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.