First Solar, Inc. — H1B Data for FY2017
FY2017 H1B Overview for First Solar, Inc.
In fiscal year 2017, First Solar, Inc. filed 14 H1B labor condition applications with the U.S. Department of Labor. Of these, 0 were certified and 0 were denied. The average salary offered on these applications was $85,227.
The applications covered a total of 14 worker positions, as a single LCA can cover multiple workers in the same role and location.
According to USCIS data, First Solar, Inc. had 1 initial H1B petitions approved and 1 denied in FY2017, resulting in an approval rate of 50.0%. The H1B approval process involves both DOL labor condition certification and USCIS petition adjudication.
First Solar, Inc. also filed 2 PERM (green card) applications in FY2017, with 1 certified, indicating ongoing commitment to long-term sponsorship for foreign workers.
View First Solar, Inc.'s complete sponsorship history on the full employer profile, including all years, job titles, and salary trends. Learn more about the H1B visa program in our comprehensive H1B visa guide.
FY2017 H1B Filings by First Solar, Inc.
Individual labor condition applications filed by First Solar, Inc. in fiscal year 2017. There are 14 filings total.
| Case # | Status | Job Title | Salary | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I-200-17226-582799 | Certified | ENGINEER, PERFORMANCE AND PREDICTION | $67,980 – $92,600 | TEMPE, AZ | 2017-08-21 |
| I-200-17207-947005 | Denied | ENGINEER, PERFORMANCE PREDICTION | $66,700 – $92,600 | TEMPE, GA | 2017-08-07 |
| I-200-16039-926971 | Certified | MANAGER - IT | $117,500 – $140,000 | TEMPE, AZ | 2017-06-20 |
| I-200-17117-772834 | Certified | MANAGER - MATERIAL ANALYSIS | $103,600 – $132,000 | PERRYSBURG, OH | 2017-05-03 |
| I-200-17053-011848 | Certified | GLOBAL TRADE COMPLIANCE ANALYST | $62,358 – $103,700 | CHICAGO, IL | 2017-03-14 |
| I-200-17063-954219 | Certified | DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER | $86,778 – $110,500 | PERRYSBURG, OH | 2017-03-14 |
| I-200-15187-709598 | Certified | ENGINEER - R&D CRYSTALLINE SILICON (WET PROCESS) | $115,877 – $134,000 | SAN JOSE, CA | 2017-03-07 |
| I-200-16120-376165 | Certified | ANALYST | $58,677 – $79,100 | TEMPE, AZ | 2017-03-07 |
| I-200-17027-951100 | Certified | ANALYST, TAX | $41,642 – $79,600 | TEMPE, AZ | 2017-02-07 |
| I-200-17027-606144 | Certified | BUSINESS ANALYST | $55,661 – $79,600 | TEMPE, AZ | 2017-02-07 |
| I-200-16026-273063 | Certified | ENGINEER, R&D CRYSTALLINE SILICON | $109,577 – $140,000 | SANTA CLARA, CA | 2017-01-06 |
| I-203-16172-772953 | Certified | BACK-END R&D INTEGRATION MANAGER | $115,662 – $165,000 | SANTA CLARA, CA | 2017-01-06 |
| I-203-16169-250486 | Certified | DEVICE R&D MANAGER | $115,662 – $165,000 | SANTA CLARA, CA | 2017-01-06 |
| I-200-16285-551809 | Certified | RELIABILITY ENGINEER | $75,500 – $94,350 | PERRYSBURG, OH | 2016-11-07 |
First Solar, Inc. H1B History by Year
Browse First Solar, Inc.'s H1B filing data for other fiscal years.
| Year | LCAs | Certified | Denied | Avg Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 5 | 5 | 0 | $99,951 | 5 |
| FY2025 | 5 | 5 | 0 | $114,602 | 5 |
| FY2024 | 7 | 7 | 0 | $80,796 | 7 |
| FY2023 | 8 | 8 | 0 | $94,417 | 8 |
| FY2022 | 3 | 2 | 0 | $89,067 | 3 |
| FY2021 | 2 | 2 | 0 | $135,667 | 2 |
| FY2020 | 3 | 1 | 0 | $100,041 | 3 |
| FY2019 | 22 | 0 | 0 | $83,446 | 22 |
| FY2018 | 15 | 0 | 0 | $80,367 | 15 |
| FY2017 | 14 | 0 | 0 | $85,227 | 14 |
| FY2016 | 23 | 0 | 0 | $81,611 | 23 |
| FY2015 | 9 | 0 | 0 | N/A | 9 |
| FY2014 | 15 | 0 | 0 | $84,008 | 15 |
| FY2013 | 17 | 0 | 0 | $83,310 | 17 |
| FY2012 | 13 | 0 | 0 | $86,451 | 13 |
| FY2011 | 17 | 0 | 0 | $78,087 | 17 |
| FY2010 | 9 | 0 | 0 | $91,863 | 9 |
| FY2009 | 18 | 0 | 0 | $100,916 | 18 |
| FY2008 | 14 | 0 | 0 | $95,515 | 14 |