Question 1

Does Apple sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Apple has filed 25,441 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 155,631 total positions across 32 states. The median salary for sponsored positions is $163,550.

Question 2

Does Apple sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Apple has filed 8,137 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 99.6% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 225 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does Apple sponsor?

Accepted Answer

Apple has filed 25,441 LCAs covering 155,631 H-1B positions, and 8,137 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how Apple's sponsorship volume has changed over time. See the H-1B and Green Cards tabs for detailed breakdowns.

Question 4

How long does it take to get a green card through Apple?

Accepted Answer

The employer-sponsored green card process has three main stages: PERM labor certification with the DOL (6–18 months), I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS (4–6 months, or 15 days with premium processing), and adjustment of status or consular processing. Apple's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 225 days. For applicants from countries with visa backlogs like India and China, the wait for a visa number after I-140 approval can add years. The total timeline from start to green card is typically 1–5+ years.

Question 5

What is Apple's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

Apple's green card commitment rate is 9%, calculated by dividing the number of PERM green card filings by the number of new H-1B employment and transfer positions. A higher percentage indicates the company is more likely to sponsor employees for permanent residency rather than keeping them on temporary work visas.

Year	LCA Filings	PERM Filings
2025	6,628	9
2024	4,258	35
2023	3,524	2,427
2022	1,421	1,539
2021	3,598	400
2020	714	766
2019	1,228	543
2018	1,735	1,025
2017	1,893	981
2016	339	403

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Software Developer, Applications	13,441	$56,680	$131,848	$187,737
Software Developer, Systems Software	10,340	$63,502	$141,898	$196,852
Electrical Engineer	10,207	$77,584	$129,605	$225,451
Electronics Engineer, Except Computer	7,950	$70,741	$130,894	$180,003
Mechanical Engineer	5,782	$65,416	$125,653	$192,127
Computer Hardware Engineer	4,650	$79,851	$130,437	$170,872
Software Developer	4,440	$95,000	$157,800	$283,442
Industrial Engineer	4,123	$80,870	$121,638	$175,800
Operations Research Analyst	3,020	$44,949	$87,506	$165,500
Computer And Information Systems Managers	2,850	$128,606	$202,800	$252,117

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Cupertino, California	108,357	$45,344	$150,000	$590,000
Austin, Texas	35,975	$43,638	$131,250	$278,750
Sunnyvale, California	6,806	$70,000	$180,000	$362,000
West Lake Hills, Texas	4,328	$65,957	$123,598	$204,091
San Diego, California	3,104	$88,296	$144,374	$323,440,000
Seattle, Washington	2,119	$99,382	$144,500	$262,000
Santa Clara, California	878	$116,384	$180,003	$300,000
New York, New York	328	$107,000	$130,000	$252,400
Culver City, California	258	$72,000	$112,000	$490,000
Austin, California	187	$71,906	$140,000	$158,000
Beaverton, Oregon	157	$95,000	$144,500	$221,116
San Francisco, California	147	$85,400	$148,000	$272,553
Elk Grove, California	136	$75,000	$139,000	$198,000
Cambridge, Massachusetts	121	$108,181	$137,500	$230,000
Orlando, Florida	90	$83,000	$104,500	$187,000

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