H-1B filings

Does Rivian Automotive, LLC sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Rivian Automotive, LLC filed 1,749 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 567 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 1,226 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	567	567	567
2025	496	496	496
2024	686	683	683

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	101	4	211	4
2025	63	1	310	4
2024	151	0	390	6

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
Sr. Process Engineer	56	$98,040 - $123,839	$106,090
Staff Mechanical Engineer	28	$140,000 - $211,000	$166,300
Sr. Automation Controls Engineer	27	$111,405 - $171,000	$127,926
Sr. Mechanical Engineer	23	$121,000 - $158,496	$136,526
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer	20	$97,486 - $169,315	$139,070
Sr. Software Engineer, Perception, Autonomy	15	$199,500 - $255,000	$220,000
Staff Automation Controls Engineer	14	$134,291 - $170,770	$145,841
Automation Controls Engineer	12	$66,040 - $138,020	$110,000
Lead Engineer Supplier Development	12	$118,181 - $161,751	$127,664
Staff Mechanical Design Engineer	12	$144,375 - $198,000	$170,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Normal, IL	599
Irvine, CA	441
Palo Alto, CA	399
Plymouth, MI	133
Tustin, CA	88
Carson, CA	25
Torrance, CA	22
Atlanta, GA	7
Wittmann, AZ	5
Chicago, IL	4

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.