Lightmatter
SemiconductorsLightmatter H-1B sponsorability scorecard
Limited H-1B history. Likely case-by-case.
Standard H-1B sponsor · subject to the annual lottery
Total LCA filings
37
Certified · FY2026
20
Certification rate
100.0%
National rank
#1,069
Top worksite states
CAMAOR
Top sponsored roles
Staff Physical Design EngineerStaff Software EngineerSr. Photonics Test EngineerStaff Embedded Software Engineer
Approved H-1B petitions by year
USCIS approvals (initial + continuing), most recent complete fiscal years.
5
3
5
10
17
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.
- Mechanical Engineers$158,760 n=14
- Electrical Engineers$135,460 n=12
- Software Developers$172,744 n=9
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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.