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City guides · Updated June 2026 · 7 min read
H-1B Petition Filing in San Francisco — 2026 Employer Guide
San Francisco H-1B petition guide: 4,626 filings in FY 2026 Q2. LCA, prevailing wage, and I-129 for Bay Area employers.
San Francisco employers file H-1B petitions after LCA certification for the SF-Oakland-Berkeley MSA. Bay Area prevailing wages are among the highest in the U.S. — Level 3–4 common for senior engineering.
- AI, fintech, and biotech roles need clear specialty-occupation documentation.
- Multi-location Bay Area employers file separate LCAs per worksite.
- I-129 petitions include support letter and evidence packet reviewed by immigration counsel.
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SF employer guideThis article is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Immigration rules change frequently — consult qualified counsel for your case.