Question 1

Does First Solar sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. First Solar has filed 178 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 178 total positions across 9 states. The median salary for sponsored positions is $83,554.

Question 2

Does First Solar sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. First Solar has filed 23 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 470 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does First Solar sponsor?

Accepted Answer

First Solar has filed 178 LCAs covering 178 H-1B positions, and 23 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how First Solar'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 First Solar?

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. First Solar's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 470 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 First Solar's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

First Solar's green card commitment rate is 17.4%, 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	55	0
2024	37	16
2023	26	0
2022	2	0
2021	7	1
2020	0	3
2019	17	0
2018	18	1
2017	9	1
2016	6	1

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Engineer- Development Ii	14	$83,762	$105,602	$136,739
Engineer- Manufacturing I Usa	9	$63,900	$67,517	$75,650
Engineer- Manufacturing I	8	$63,200	$67,517	$78,437
Development Engineer	5	$63,856	$86,778	$94,973
Engineer- Development Ii Usa	4	$75,100	$98,520	$105,602
Engineer- Development Iii	3	$105,248	$123,011	$145,288
Engineer - Development Ii	3	$81,474	$105,602	$112,965
Analyst - It Iii	2	$91,333	$99,437	$107,540
Engineer - Development	2	$80,371	$92,467	$104,562
Business Analyst	2	$55,453	$55,557	$55,661

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Perrysburg, Ohio	131	$51,958	$80,000	$180,000
Tempe, Arizona	20	$41,642	$88,941	$136,319
Walbridge, Ohio	17	$63,200	$80,000	$110,000
Santa Clara, California	11	$80,371	$127,606	$178,818
Trinity, Alabama	6	$68,515	$77,044	$90,771
New Iberia, Louisiana	6	$67,400	$67,400	$68,515
Scottsdale, Arizona	2	$124,634	$136,064	$147,493
Chicago, Illinois	1	$62,358	$62,358	$62,358
Falls Church, Virginia	1	$158,930	$158,930	$158,930
Houston, Texas	1	$91,104	$91,104	$91,104
Mckinney, Texas	1	$107,540	$107,540	$107,540
San Jose, California	1	$115,877	$115,877	$115,877
Tempe, Georgia	1	$66,700	$66,700	$66,700
Suite 600, Arizona	1	$57,500	$57,500	$57,500
Tempe, Arkansas	1	$57,450	$57,450	$57,450

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