H-1B filings

Does MBZUAI Labs USA Inc. sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. MBZUAI Labs USA Inc. filed 23 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, including 23 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 19 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal year 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	23	23	23

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	8	0	11	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
Research Scientist	10	$200,000 - $410,000	$260,000
Senior Research Scientist	5	$420,000 - $499,200	$450,000
Machine Learning Engineer	2	$250,000 - $380,000	$380,000
Research Engineer	1	$290,000 - $290,000	$290,000
Senior Machine Learning Engineer	1	$300,000 - $300,000	$300,000
Senior Communication Specialist	1	$180,000 - $180,000	$180,000
Lead World Model Engineer	1	$410,000 - $410,000	$410,000
Sr. Research Product Manager	1	$300,000 - $300,000	$300,000
Sr. Research Scientist	1	$380,000 - $380,000	$380,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Sunnyvale, CA	22
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.