H-1B filings

Does Sanford sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Sanford filed 144 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 45 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 83 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	45	45	45
2025	49	49	49
2024	50	50	50

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	6	0	9	1
2025	22	1	11	1
2024	26	8	9	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
Medical Laboratory Scientist	61	$36,774 - $87,755	$64,958
Registered Nurse	26	$43,430 - $71,115	$48,318
Pathology Technician	9	$36,774 - $52,874	$37,835
Histology Technologist	6	$39,582 - $67,600	$58,635
Occupational Therapist	3	$63,107 - $72,800	$68,203
Senior Research Specialist	3	$52,915 - $57,678	$56,056
Speech Therapist	3	$63,440 - $72,134	$64,584
Rn Inpatient	3	$43,430 - $50,648	$43,430
Registered Dietician	2	$50,170 - $53,248	$53,248
Network Engineer	2	$65,874 - $74,922	$74,922

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Fargo, ND	47
Sioux Falls, SD	37
Bismarck, ND	21
Thief River Falls, MN	6
Jackson, MN	3
Sheldon, IA	3
Westbrook, MN	3
Worthington, MN	3
Brandon, SD	2
Canby, MN	2

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.