H-1B filings

Does Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc. sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc. filed 143 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 48 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 101 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	48	47	47
2025	42	42	42
2024	53	53	53

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	8	16
2025	2	33
2024	10	32

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
Senior Software Engineer	6	$160,000 - $172,931	$166,416
Senior Powertrain Engineer	4	$117,975 - $130,000	$117,975
Senior Patent Engineer	4	$165,000 - $178,279	$169,776
Sr. Embedded Android Automotive Software Developer	3	$200,000 - $200,000	$200,000
Staff Motor Control Engineer	3	$135,592 - $135,592	$135,592
Senior Obd Compliance Testing Engineer	3	$121,275 - $133,008	$133,008
Product Owner Mbos US Localization	3	$110,000 - $111,100	$111,100
Embedded Software Engineer	3	$125,000 - $147,481	$127,545
Charging - Interoperability Engineer	3	$110,000 - $115,000	$115,000
Senior Engineer, Obd Calibration	3	$125,454 - $125,454	$125,454

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Farmington Hills, MI	31
San Jose, CA	24
Long Beach, CA	23
Sunnyvale, CA	23
Seattle, WA	16
Ann Arbor, MI	13
Atlanta, GA	5
Carlsbad, CA	4
Carson, CA	2
Orlando, FL	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.