Does Ciena sponsor H-1B workers?
VisaSignal shows official LCA filing activity found in the imported dataset. That activity can indicate historical immigration-related hiring signals, but it is not a promise of sponsorship.
Employer profile
Ciena
Official filing activity, wage signals, roles, and source freshness in one place.
LCA
29
PERM
1
Median wage
$161,113
Last activity
Mar 20, 2026
Summary
Plain-language read
Ciena has filed 29 Labor Condition Applications (LCA) and 1 Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) application in FY2026 Q2. The top roles include Lead, IT Applications and Manager, IT Applications, each with 2 filings. Key locations for these positions are Aubrey and Melissa, TX, each with 4 filings. The median salary for these roles is $161,113, with a range from $96,117 to $265,575. All 30 LCA filings have been certified. Note that LCA certification does not guarantee USCIS H-1B petition approval, and PERM certification does not equate to green card approval. This is not legal advice.
Sources
Imported periods
Employer filing context
Ciena H-1B and PERM research checkpoints
Use this section for searches such as "Ciena H-1B", "Ciena LCA", and "Ciena PERM" before comparing individual case rows.
Activity mix
29 LCA rows and 1 PERM rows are normalized to this employer.
Latest source period: FY2026 Q2.
Role and worksite signal
Top observed role: Lead, IT Applications (A710.327). Top worksite: Aubrey, TX.
Compare this with the H-1B/LCA and PERM drill-down tabs before treating counts as a hiring signal.
Normalization and source check
82% name match2 aliases
Primary source: DOL OFLC disclosure data. Last verified: .
Filing trends
Ciena H-1B/LCA & PERM filing charts
Server-rendered charts from imported DOL OFLC disclosure data. Filing counts are official signals — not sponsorship, hiring, or approval outcomes.
Imported filings by fiscal year
Ciena shows 30 imported H-1B/LCA and PERM filings in FY2026. Counts are imported DOL filing signals, not sponsorship, hiring, or approval outcomes.
H-1B/LCAPERM
| Fiscal year | H-1B/LCA filings | PERM filings | Total filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 29 | 1 | 30 |
Wage distribution (recent imported records)
Ciena imported wage records (n=30) span $96,117 to $265,575, with a middle 50% from $128,319 to $175,000 and a median of $161,113.
Median $161,113
| Minimum | $96,117 |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $128,319 |
| Median | $161,113 |
| 75th percentile | $175,000 |
| Maximum | $265,575 |
| Records | 30 |
Source: DOL OFLC disclosure data, retrieved .
Roles
Top official job titles
Lead, IT Applications (A710.327)2
Leader, Enterprise Data Management2
Manager, IT Applications (A710.319)2
Manager, Service Reliability Engineering (A710.568)2
Resident Engineer 4 Technical Support2
Worksites
Top locations
Aubrey, TX4
Melissa, TX4
Hanover, MD3
Austin, TX2
Bridgewater, MA2
Status mix
Case statuses
Certified30
LCA and PERM rows are filing signals, not USCIS approvals, green-card approvals, legal advice, or outcome predictions.
FAQ
Common questions
Does Ciena file PERM cases?
The PERM count reflects imported DOL PERM disclosure rows for this normalized employer. Raw employer names and aliases are preserved so users can inspect normalization confidence.
What does VisaSignal show for Ciena H-1B and PERM?
For Ciena H-1B research, the page summarizes imported DOL LCA labor-condition rows. For Ciena PERM research, it summarizes imported DOL permanent labor certification rows. Both include roles, worksites, wage signals, case-status mix, and the latest source period.
Does an LCA certification mean an H-1B petition was approved?
No. A DOL-certified LCA is not the same as USCIS H-1B petition approval. It is an official labor-condition filing signal that should be interpreted with that limit.
Does a PERM certification mean a green card was approved?
No. PERM certification is one step in an employment-based green card process. It does not mean a green card, I-140 petition, or adjustment of status was approved.
Can this data prove an employer will sponsor a candidate?
No. Official filing history can show recent activity, roles, worksites, and wage signals, but it does not guarantee future sponsorship or predict legal outcomes.