H-1B filings

Does Thorlabs, Inc. sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Thorlabs, Inc. filed 24 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 7 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 15 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	9	7	7
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	4	1	0
2025	3	3	1
2024	3	1	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
Mechanical Engineer I	3	$82,536 - $82,552	$82,536
Lead Optical Engineer	3	$129,215 - $129,215	$129,215
Photonics Support Engineer II	2	$88,670 - $88,670	$88,670
Photonics Engineer II	1	$129,215 - $129,215	$129,215
Manufacturing Engineer II	1	$102,586 - $102,586	$102,586
Controls Engineer	1	$134,642 - $134,642	$134,642
Photonics Learning Specialist	1	$81,600 - $81,600	$81,600
Mechanical Engineer II	1	$111,000 - $111,000	$111,000
Electrical Engineering Supervisor	1	$133,037 - $133,037	$133,037
Fiber Laser Design Engineer III	1	$138,747 - $138,747	$138,747

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Newton, NJ	8
Jessup, MD	4
Sterling, VA	4
Santa Barbara, CA	3
Ann Arbor, MI	1
Lafayette, CO	1
Londonderry, NH	1
Miami Beach, FL	1
Morganville, NJ	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.