Panera
Panera H-1B sponsorability scorecard
Consistent H-1B sponsor with reliable certification rates.
E-Verify · STEM OPT eligible
Total LCA filings
11
Certified · FY2026
4
Certification rate
100.0%
National rank
#2,262
Top worksite states
MOMANCGA
Top sponsored roles
Analyst, Cloud Platform EngineerSr Analyst Sr Application DeveloperSenior UX DesignerSr Engineer, Software
Workforce signal
Elevated Risk2 layoff events in the last 12 months
- Most recent event
- Mar 27, 2026 · 70 workers
- Workers affected (12 mo)
- 188
Sources (6)
- WARNWARN Act: ClosureMar 27, 2026
- WARNWARN Act: Plant ClosureMar 17, 2026
- WARNWARN Act: ClosingJul 10, 2025
- WARNWARN Act notice filedJun 1, 2025
- WARNWARN Act notice filedMar 21, 2025
- WARNWARN Act: Closure PermanentFeb 14, 2025
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$120,203 n=11
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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.