H-1B filings

Does Smith International, LLC sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Smith International, LLC filed 20 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 7 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 14 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	7	7	7
2025	5	5	5
2024	8	8	8

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	Continuing: denied
2026	1	1	1
2025	2	0	0
2024	5	5	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
Manufacturing Engineer	6	$79,508 - $103,012	$88,270
Mechanical Engineer	5	$79,508 - $120,016	$99,500
Npd Engineer	2	$89,024 - $92,014	$92,014
Quality Engineer	1	$87,022 - $87,022	$87,022
Mechanical Engineer - Delivery	1	$89,850 - $89,850	$89,850
Design For Manufacturability Engineer	1	$142,950 - $142,950	$142,950
Quality Process Engineer	1	$89,850 - $89,850	$89,850
Mechanical Engineer “ Drill Bit Design	1	$92,014 - $92,014	$92,014
Manufacturing Team Leader	1	$112,840 - $112,840	$112,840
Sustaining Engineer	1	$92,014 - $92,014	$92,014

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Houston, TX	13
Katy, TX	7

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.