Does Cisco Systems 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
Cisco Systems
Official filing activity, wage signals, roles, and source freshness in one place.
LCA
80
PERM
34
Median wage
$148,577
Last activity
Mar 31, 2026
Summary
Plain-language read
Cisco Systems has filed 80 Labor Condition Applications (LCA) and 34 Permanent Labor Certifications (PERM) in FY2026 Q2. The top roles include Software Engineer and Strategy & Planning Manager, with significant activity in locations like San Jose and San Francisco. Salary data shows a median of $148,577, with a range from $83,841 to $280,100. All submitted LCAs are certified, but it's important to note that LCA certification does not guarantee USCIS H-1B petition approval, and PERM certification does not equate to green card approval. This information is not legal advice.
Wondering whether Cisco Systems sponsors H-1B? The H-1B sponsor checker reads any company against the same official LCA and PERM filing signals shown here.
Sources
Imported periods
Source context
PERM processing timesCompare employer PERM rows with current FLAG timing context.Prevailing wage timingReview the separate PWD queue that can precede PERM recruitment and frames wage research.Source statusCheck import recency, source URLs, row counts, and job status.About the dataRead normalization caveats before comparing filing signals.
Employer filing context
Cisco Systems H-1B and PERM research checkpoints
Use this section for searches such as "Cisco Systems H-1B", "Cisco Systems LCA", and "Cisco Systems PERM" before comparing individual case rows.
Activity mix
80 LCA rows and 34 PERM rows are normalized to this employer.
Latest source period: FY2026 Q2.
Role and worksite signal
Top observed role: Software Engineer. Top worksite: San Jose, CA.
See national wage context on the Software Engineer H-1B salary page.
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
Cisco Systems 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
Cisco Systems shows 847 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 | 813 | 34 | 847 |
Wage distribution (recent imported records)
Cisco Systems imported wage records (n=114) span $83,841 to $280,100, with a middle 50% from $126,048 to $169,136 and a median of $148,577.
Median $148,577
| Minimum | $83,841 |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $126,048 |
| Median | $148,577 |
| 75th percentile | $169,136 |
| Maximum | $280,100 |
| Records | 114 |
Source: DOL OFLC disclosure data, retrieved .
Roles
Top official job titles
Software Engineer18
Strategy & Planning Manager6
Leader, Software Engineering4
Account Executive - Portfolio3
Business Intelligence Manager3
Worksites
Top locations
San Jose, CA34
San Francisco, CA11
Research Triangle Park, NC8
Atlanta, GA4
Austin, TX4
Status mix
Case statuses
Certified114
LCA and PERM rows are filing signals, not USCIS approvals, green-card approvals, legal advice, or outcome predictions.
FAQ
Common questions
Does Cisco Systems 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 Cisco Systems H-1B and PERM?
For Cisco Systems H-1B research, the page summarizes imported DOL LCA labor-condition rows. For Cisco Systems 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.