City guides · Updated June 2026 · 7 min read

H-1B Petition Filing in Seattle — 2026 Employer Guide

Seattle ranks #2 nationally for H-1B petitions. Guide to LCA, I-129, and sponsorship for Puget Sound employers.

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue employers filed 5,500 H-1B petitions in FY 2026 Q2. Cloud, AI, and e-commerce hiring drives sustained demand for software engineers and research scientists.

LCAs use Seattle MSA prevailing wage data for Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond worksites.
PAF documentation maintained per certified LCA.
I-129 petitions reviewed for specialty occupation and wage level before USCIS submission.

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This article is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Immigration rules change frequently — consult qualified counsel for your case.