Intel Corporation is one of the largest H1B sponsors in the semiconductor industry, filing over 3,200 petitions annually for hardware engineers, CPU architects, process engineers, and software engineers. With 68% of filings at L3 or L4 wage levels, Intel candidates have above-average lottery selection rates under USCIS's wage-based system.
Under the FY2021 rule, USCIS selects H1B registrants by wage tier first. Level III and Level IV petitions are prioritized. Intel's filing mix shows 68% 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 | $138,000 |
| Hardware Engineer | $142,000 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $162,000 |
| CPU Architect | $175,000 |
| Process Engineer | $140,000 |
| Data Scientist | $145,000 |
Source: DOL H-1B LCA disclosure data, FY2024. Filings count and wages are from approved LCAs.
| State | Share |
|---|---|
| California | 42% |
| Oregon | 18% |
| Arizona | 14% |
| Massachusetts | 8% |
| Texas | 6% |
| New Mexico | 5% |
| Other | 7% |
With 68% of filings at L3/L4, Intel 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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