Snap Inc. — H-1B Sponsorship Benchmarks
H-1B sponsorship benchmarks for Snap 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: 100% (85 approved / 85 adjudicated). Continuing-petition approval rate, FY2025: 98%.
| Fiscal year | Initial approvals | Initial denials | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 85 | 0 | 100% |
| FY2024 | 67 | 0 | 100% |
| FY2023 | 52 | 2 | 96% |
| FY2022 | 72 | 0 | 100% |
| FY2021 | 42 | 0 | 100% |
Certified wages
Median certified FY2026 wage for its highest-volume occupation (SOC 15-1252.00) in CA sits at the 45th 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: 71% — 145 PERM applications filed against 204 initial H-1B approvals in the same window. How this is computed.
Of the 80 window filings that state country of birth, 81% named India or China (backlog-exposure proxy).
Of the 80 window filings that state an education requirement, 72% required a master's degree or higher (EB-2/EB-3 mix proxy).
Worksite placement
Of Snap Inc.'s 273 certified FY2026 LCA records, 0% list a secondary (third-party) worksite entity, and 1% 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 1 WARN layoff notice naming Snap Inc. in the trailing 24 months. How this is computed.
| Notice date | State | Employees affected | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-15 | CA | 320 | California Employment Development Department (EDD) |
What the numbers say
USCIS approved 85 of 85 initial H-1B petitions for Snap Inc. in FY2025 (100%), up from 96% in FY2023.
Over FY2023–FY2025 it filed 145 PERM green-card applications against 204 initial H-1B approvals (71% follow-through).
Of its 80 window PERM filings that state country of birth, 81% named India or China (a backlog-exposure proxy).
Its median certified FY2026 wage for SOC 15-1252.00 in CA sits at the 45th percentile of all certified H-1B wages for that occupation, state and fiscal year.
0% of its 273 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 1 WARN layoff notice naming Snap Inc. in the trailing 24 months (CA), affecting 320 workers.
FAQ
What is the H-1B approval rate at Snap Inc.?
USCIS approved 85 of 85 initial H-1B petitions for Snap Inc. in FY2025 (100%), per the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
How many H-1B petitions did Snap Inc. have approved?
Across FY2019–FY2025 on record, USCIS approved 408 initial petitions for Snap Inc.; the table above shows the five most recent fiscal years.
Does Snap Inc. sponsor green cards for H-1B employees?
In FY2023–FY2025, Snap Inc. filed 145 PERM applications against 204 initial H-1B approvals (71% follow-through).
Has Snap Inc. filed WARN layoff notices?
State labor agencies in the five states EmployerFilings tracks (CA, IL, NJ, NY, TX) list 1 WARN layoff notice naming Snap Inc. in the trailing 24 months, affecting 320 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 2 raw employer-name spellings — see employer identity resolution.
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