Cisco Systems, Inc. — H-1B Sponsorship Benchmarks
H-1B sponsorship benchmarks for Cisco Systems, Inc., computed from public USCIS and Department of Labor disclosure files. Every figure links to its source and period; see the methodology for formulas and limitations.
Approval rates
USCIS initial approval rate, FY2025: 99% (184 approved / 186 adjudicated). Continuing-petition approval rate, FY2025: 99%.
| Fiscal year | Initial approvals | Initial denials | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 184 | 2 | 99% |
| FY2024 | 213 | 1 | 99.5% |
| FY2023 | 182 | 1 | 99% |
| FY2022 | 326 | 11 | 97% |
| FY2021 | 417 | 12 | 97% |
Certified wages
Median certified FY2026 wage for its highest-volume occupation (SOC 15-1252.00) in CA sits at the 43rd percentile of all certified H-1B wages for that occupation, state and fiscal year (27,372 market records). How this is computed.
PERM green-card filings
PERM follow-through, FY2023–FY2025: 186% — 1,075 PERM applications filed against 579 initial H-1B approvals in the same window. How this is computed.
Of the 694 window filings that state country of birth, 88% named India or China (backlog-exposure proxy).
Of the 694 window filings that state an education requirement, 65% required a master's degree or higher (EB-2/EB-3 mix proxy).
Worksite placement
Of Cisco Systems, Inc.'s 1,183 certified FY2026 LCA records, 0.1% list a secondary (third-party) worksite entity, and 4% carry prevailing-wage Level I, the lowest of four levels. How this is computed.
WARN layoff notices
State labor agencies in the five states EmployerFilings tracks (CA, IL, NJ, NY, TX) list 3 WARN layoff notices naming Cisco Systems, Inc. in the trailing 24 months. How this is computed.
| Notice date | State | Employees affected | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-16 | CA | 471 | California Employment Development Department (EDD) |
| 2025-08-13 | CA | 221 | California Employment Development Department (EDD) |
| 2024-09-13 | CA | 842 | California Employment Development Department (EDD) |
What the numbers say
USCIS approved 184 of 186 initial H-1B petitions for Cisco Systems, Inc. in FY2025 (99%).
Over FY2023–FY2025 it filed 1,075 PERM green-card applications against 579 initial H-1B approvals (186% follow-through).
Of its 694 window PERM filings that state country of birth, 88% named India or China (a backlog-exposure proxy).
Its median certified FY2026 wage for SOC 15-1252.00 in CA sits at the 43rd percentile of all certified H-1B wages for that occupation, state and fiscal year.
0.1% of its 1,183 certified FY2026 LCAs list a secondary (third-party) worksite entity.
State labor agencies in the five states EmployerFilings tracks (CA, IL, NJ, NY, TX) list 3 WARN layoff notices naming Cisco Systems, Inc. in the trailing 24 months (CA), affecting 1,534 workers.
FAQ
What is the H-1B approval rate at Cisco Systems, Inc.?
USCIS approved 184 of 186 initial H-1B petitions for Cisco Systems, Inc. in FY2025 (99%), per the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
How many H-1B petitions did Cisco Systems, Inc. have approved?
Across FY2019–FY2025 on record, USCIS approved 2,500 initial petitions for Cisco Systems, Inc.; the table above shows the five most recent fiscal years.
Does Cisco Systems, Inc. sponsor green cards for H-1B employees?
In FY2023–FY2025, Cisco Systems, Inc. filed 1,075 PERM applications against 579 initial H-1B approvals (186% follow-through).
Has Cisco Systems, Inc. filed WARN layoff notices?
State labor agencies in the five states EmployerFilings tracks (CA, IL, NJ, NY, TX) list 3 WARN layoff notices naming Cisco Systems, Inc. in the trailing 24 months, affecting 1,534 workers. EmployerFilings tracks WARN filings in those states only; see the methodology page for what that does and does not cover.
Sources
- USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub — approvals and denials, FY2019–FY2025
- DOL OFLC disclosure files — LCA wages (FY2026 Q3); PERM filings (FY2023–FY2026)
- California Employment Development Department (EDD) — WARN layoff notices (CA)
Merge lineage: figures roll up 3 raw employer-name spellings — see employer identity resolution.
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