H-1B filings

Does Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. filed 387 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 85 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 234 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	85	85	7,906
2025	145	145	145
2024	157	155	155

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	11	2	44	0
2025	13	0	87	1
2024	28	0	51	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
Senior Software Engineer	47	$121,597 - $172,931	$138,062
Staff Software Engineer	33	$134,971 - $166,161	$160,800
Software Engineer	26	$109,635 - $140,384	$132,788
Senior Asics Engineer	24	$112,882 - $156,853	$130,500
Senior Staff Software Engineer	21	$171,080 - $264,514	$192,834
Senior Systems Test Engineer	18	$115,693 - $130,187	$122,800
Staff Systems Engineer	18	$131,352 - $186,472	$178,006
Senior Rfic Design Engineer	17	$119,000 - $156,853	$130,500
Staff Systems Test Engineer	16	$121,900 - $157,581	$145,463
Staff Software Applications Engineer	13	$146,328 - $154,221	$149,714

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Santa Clara, CA	312
San Diego, CA	60
Irvine, CA	5
Austin, TX	2
Bridgewater, NJ	2
Coppell, TX	1
Denver, CO	1
Parlin, NJ	1
Plano, TX	1
Raleigh, NC	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.