Does Starbucks Coffee 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
Starbucks Coffee
Official filing activity, wage signals, roles, and source freshness in one place.
LCA
80
PERM
9
Median wage
$168,720
Last activity
Mar 25, 2026
Summary
Plain-language read
In FY2026 Q2, Starbucks Coffee filed 80 Labor Condition Applications (LCA) and 9 Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) applications. The top roles include Senior Engineers and Application Developers, with the majority of positions located in Seattle, WA. The median salary for these roles is approximately $168,720, with a range from $110,000 to $370,000. Notably, 60 LCAs were certified, while 29 were withdrawn. It's important to remember 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.
Sources
Imported periods
Employer filing context
Starbucks Coffee H-1B and PERM research checkpoints
Use this section for searches such as "Starbucks Coffee H-1B", "Starbucks Coffee LCA", and "Starbucks Coffee PERM" before comparing individual case rows.
Activity mix
80 LCA rows and 9 PERM rows are normalized to this employer.
Latest source period: FY2026 Q2.
Role and worksite signal
Top observed role: Engineer Sr - ST - KBGFJG28074-6. Top worksite: Seattle, WA.
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
Starbucks Coffee 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
Starbucks Coffee shows 93 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 | 84 | 9 | 93 |
Wage distribution (recent imported records)
Starbucks Coffee imported wage records (n=89) span $110,000 to $370,000, with a middle 50% from $147,805 to $185,220 and a median of $168,720.
Median $168,720
| Minimum | $110,000 |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $147,805 |
| Median | $168,720 |
| 75th percentile | $185,220 |
| Maximum | $370,000 |
| Records | 89 |
Source: DOL OFLC disclosure data, retrieved .
Roles
Top official job titles
Engineer Sr - ST - KBGFJG28074-64
Application Developer Lead - KBGFJG145277-62
Application Developer Lead - KBGFJG39190-52
Application Developer Sr - KBGFJG105705-62
Application Developer Sr. - KBGFJG42984-62
Worksites
Top locations
Seattle, WA87
Glendale, AZ2
Status mix
Case statuses
Certified60
Withdrawn29
LCA and PERM rows are filing signals, not USCIS approvals, green-card approvals, legal advice, or outcome predictions.
FAQ
Common questions
Does Starbucks Coffee 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 Starbucks Coffee H-1B and PERM?
For Starbucks Coffee H-1B research, the page summarizes imported DOL LCA labor-condition rows. For Starbucks Coffee 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.