Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is one of the top semiconductor H1B sponsors, filing over 800 petitions annually for GPU architects, VLSI designers, firmware engineers, and ML compiler engineers. AMD's 71% L3/L4 filing rate gives candidates above-average lottery odds, while its expanding AI chip roadmap continues to drive strong international hiring.
Under the FY2021 rule, USCIS selects H1B registrants by wage tier first. Level III and Level IV petitions are prioritized. AMD's filing mix shows 71% at L3 or L4 — giving candidates significantly above-average lottery odds.
Bar height = filing volume. Number above bar = average approved wage for that year. Source: DOL LCA database.
| Job Title | Avg Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $145,000 |
| GPU Architect | $168,000 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $168,000 |
| VLSI Design Engineer | $152,000 |
| Firmware Engineer | $148,000 |
| ML Compiler Engineer | $172,000 |
Source: DOL H-1B LCA disclosure data, FY2024. Filings count and wages are from approved LCAs.
| State | Share |
|---|---|
| California | 38% |
| Texas | 22% |
| Oregon | 12% |
| Washington | 9% |
| Massachusetts | 7% |
| Colorado | 5% |
| Other | 7% |
With 71% of filings at L3/L4, AMD candidates have estimated 43–61% lottery selection odds under USCIS's wage-based selection system — compared to 15–28% for L1–L2 filers at IT services firms.
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