First Solar H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
First Solar filed 39 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026 (through Q3), ranking #1202 out of 1,240 sponsoring employers in our database — down 25.0% from the same period last year.
Of those filings, 100.00% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $82,576, below the median across listed employers of $120,494.
26% of First Solar's filings with a reported wage level were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an estimated average of 2.0 lottery entries per candidate — roughly in line with the broader market.
First Solar's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 (through Q3) were Engineer- Manufacturing (8 cases), Engineer- Manufacturing II USA (4 cases), Engineer- Analytics R&D (2 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in OH (29), LA (4), AL (3).
FY2026 (through Q3) filings
39
Rank #1202 nationally
DOL certified %
100.00%
39 certified
Median salary
$82,576
Listed-employer median $120,494
Est. avg. lottery entries
2.0×
Wage-weighted system · estimated from LCA wage mix
H-1B lottery positioning
Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, Level I filings receive 1 entry, Level II get 2, Level III get 3, and Level IV get 4. 26% of First Solar's FY2026 (through Q3) filings with a reported wage level were Level III or above, giving its candidates an estimated average of 2.0 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer- Manufacturing | 8 | $82,368 |
| Engineer- Manufacturing II USA | 4 | $85,800 |
| Engineer- Analytics R&D | 2 | $78,330 |
| Engineer- Corporate Recycling Wastewater | 2 | $70,044 |
| Operations Manager- Module Operations | 1 | $114,171 |
| Manager | 1 | $99,600 |
| Buyer | 1 | $48,400 |
| Program Manager- Technology | 1 | $61,000 |
| Analyst- Treasury | 1 | $58,136 |
| Developer Ii- Mes | 1 | $89,918 |
Top worksite states
OH
29 filings
LA
4 filings
AL
3 filings
AZ
2 filings
SC
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
First Solar filings — a decrease of 25.0% versus the same period last year.
First Solar H-1B FAQs
Does First Solar sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. First Solar filed 39 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026 (through Q3), ranking #1202 nationally. A labor condition application (LCA) is the required first step before an H-1B petition, so this filing volume is a strong signal of active sponsorship.
What is First Solar's H-1B certification rate?
100.00% of First Solar's FY2026 (through Q3) H-1B filings were certified by the Department of Labor. Note that LCA certification is distinct from USCIS petition approval: a certified LCA means the Department of Labor accepted the filing, not that a petition will be approved.
How much does First Solar pay H-1B workers?
First Solar's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 (through Q3) was $82,576 (average $84,493). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does First Solar sponsor most on H-1B?
Engineer- Manufacturing leads with 8 filings in FY2026 (through Q3) at an average offered salary of $82,368. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does First Solar hire H-1B workers?
OH is First Solar's top H-1B worksite state with 29 filings in FY2026 (through Q3), followed by LA (4) and AL (3). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at First Solar?
No employer can guarantee lottery selection, but wage levels matter: under the 2026 wage-weighted system, Level I filings get 1 entry while Level IV get 4. Based on First Solar's FY2026 (through Q3) wage mix, its candidates averaged an estimated 2.0 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
Data source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification — Labor Condition Application disclosure data, FY2024–FY2026 (through Q3). An LCA is filed by the employer before an H-1B petition; disclosure data does not indicate USCIS petition outcomes. Last updated: October 2026.