Question 1

Does Cisco Systems sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cisco Systems has filed 8,326 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 80,328 total positions across 44 states. The median salary for Cisco Systems's sponsored positions is $131,877.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does Cisco Systems pay?

Accepted Answer

Cisco Systems pays a median H-1B salary of $131,877 for sponsored positions. Employers are required to pay H-1B workers at least the prevailing wage set by the DOL for the occupation and area. The wage level distribution on this page shows how Cisco Systems's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does Cisco Systems also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cisco Systems has filed 3,342 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 99% approval rate. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 4

What do the H-1B wage levels mean?

Accepted Answer

The DOL assigns prevailing wages at four levels based on the complexity of the job and experience required. Level I (Entry) is set at the 17th percentile of wages for the occupation and area. Level II (Qualified) is at the 34th percentile. Level III (Experienced) is at the 50th percentile (median). Level IV (Expert) is at the 67th percentile. Higher wage levels indicate more senior positions and are viewed more favorably in H-1B petition adjudication.

Question 5

Is Cisco Systems an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, Cisco Systems is not classified as an H-1B dependent employer. An employer is considered H-1B dependent when 15% or more of its workforce holds H-1B visas.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn
2025	1,106	1,103	1	2
2024	1,331	1,328	3	0
2023	1,015	1,014	0	1
2022	482	482	0	0
2021	1,745	1,735	1	9
2020	268	268	0	0
2019	697	690	4	3
2018	782	759	15	8
2017	639	627	6	6
2016	256	247	4	5

Cisco Systems — H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data

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