Illumina
HealthcareIllumina H-1B sponsorability scorecard
Consistent H-1B sponsor with reliable certification rates.
E-Verify · STEM OPT eligible
Total LCA filings
155
Certified · FY2026
47
Certification rate
100.0%
National rank
#257
Top worksite states
CATXILGAVATN
Top sponsored roles
Staff Software EngineerSr Bioinformatics ScientistSenior Bioinformatics ScientistStaff Scientist
Approved H-1B petitions by year
USCIS approvals (initial + continuing), most recent complete fiscal years.
131
181
109
94
93
FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025
Workforce signal
No Recent LayoffsNo layoff events reported in the last 12 months
Based on public DOL WARN filings and reported layoff events. How we measure this.
H-1B salaries
Median prevailing wage by role, filed with the DOL.
- Software Developers$148,928 n=55
- Medical Scientists$113,849 n=26
- Mechanical Engineers$108,139 n=23
- Electrical Engineers$96,283 n=14
- Data Scientists$130,915 n=10
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How to read this score
- The score reflects historical filing patterns, not a guarantee of future sponsorship.
- This is a single, company-wide view. Sponsorship can vary by role and team.
- A low grade can mean “does not sponsor” or simply “a smaller employer with little public LCA history.”
Built from Department of Labor LCA and USCIS public data. Full methodology.