Cisco — H-1B Visa & Layoff Data
Complete H-1B/LCA petition history and WARN Act layoff data for Cisco. Use this data to assess employer stability before accepting an H-1B sponsorship.
Data updated
Visa Petition Trend by Fiscal Year
LCA petition volume indicates hiring activity. A declining trend may signal a hiring freeze.
LCA Petitions by Fiscal Year
| Fiscal Year | Certified Petitions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| FY2010 | 372 | — |
| FY2011 | 383 | +11 (+3%) |
| FY2012 | 384 | +1 (+0%) |
| FY2013 | 423 | +39 (+10%) |
| FY2014 | 462 | +39 (+9%) |
| FY2015 | 537 | +75 (+16%) |
| FY2016 | 610 | +73 (+14%) |
| FY2017 | 706 | +96 (+16%) |
| FY2018 | 768 | +62 (+9%) |
| FY2019 | 836 | +68 (+9%) |
| FY2020 | 261 | -575 (-69%) |
| FY2021 | 575 | +314 (+120%) |
| FY2022 | 333 | -242 (-42%) |
| FY2023 | 169 | -164 (-49%) |
| FY2024 | 314 | +145 (+86%) |
| FY2025 | 196 | -118 (-38%) |
| FY2026 | 155 | -41 (-21%) |
Top Visa-Sponsored Roles
Job titles from certified LCA petitions. These roles are actively sponsored for H-1B workers.
| Job Title | Petitions | Avg Wage | States |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOFTWARE ENGINEER | 1,056 | $116,277 | MA,CA,NC,GA,TX,OH,WA,UT,VA,DC, |
| NETWORK CONSULTING ENGINEER | 338 | $90,949 | NC,MA,WA,CA,NH,TX,VA,IL,MI,NJ, |
| TECHNICAL LEADER | 331 | $134,737 | CA,NC,MA,PA,TX,MI,GA,NY,OR,DC, |
| CUSTOMER SUPPORT ENGINEER | 315 | $78,423 | TX,CA,NC,MA,GA,AZ,VA,MD,KY,IN, |
| IT ENGINEER | 221 | $102,313 | CA,TX,GA,NC,WA,MA,MD,RI |
| HARDWARE ENGINEER | 217 | $105,058 | CA,TX,NC,PA,GA,MA,OH,MD,NJ |
| PRODUCT MANAGER | 176 | $118,444 | CA,TX,NC,CO,MA,MD,IL,AR |
| PROJECT MANAGER | 152 | $106,571 | CA,NC,NJ,GA,MA,VA,TX,WA |
| TECHNICAL MARKETING ENGINEER | 148 | $113,753 | CA,NC,MA,NY,TX,OH,WA,VA,MD,CO |
| PROGRAM MANAGER | 145 | $111,869 | CA,NC,TX,MA,IL,GA,VA,CO |
| SYSTEMS ENGINEER | 141 | $111,418 | WA,NY,NC,CA,TX,IL,CO,NJ,FL,MA, |
| SOFTWARE/QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER | 138 | $91,650 | CA,NC,MA,TX,WA,MD,GA,PA |
| CONSULTING ENGINEER | 124 | $103,376 | TX,CA,TN,NC,CO,GA,VA,MA,NJ,IL, |
| TEST ENGINEER | 110 | $93,721 | CA,TX,GA,MA,NC,VA,NJ |
| BUSINESS ANALYST | 97 | $91,712 | CA,VA,NJ,NC,GA,WA,FL |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cisco sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Cisco has filed 7,484 LCA petitions across 39 states, with an average offered wage of $118,009.
Is Cisco laying off workers?
Cisco has 16 WARN Act layoff notices on file, affecting 2,965 workers.
What H-1B roles does Cisco sponsor?
Top roles include: SOFTWARE ENGINEER, NETWORK CONSULTING ENGINEER, TECHNICAL LEADER, CUSTOMER SUPPORT ENGINEER, IT ENGINEER.
What is the average H-1B salary at Cisco?
The average offered wage in Cisco's LCA petitions is $118,009 per year.
What is the WARN Act?
The WARN Act requires employers with 100+ employees to give 60 days advance notice before mass layoffs. For H-1B holders, this advance warning is critical because of the 60-day grace period after termination.
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