First Solar
Overview
Yes. Our records show First Solar has filed 169 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs). The latest available data is for fiscal year 2026, with 8 filings.
First Solar is a leading global provider of comprehensive photovoltaic (“PV”) solar solutions which use its advanced module and system technology. The Company's integrated power plant solutions deliver an economically attractive alternative to fossil-fuel electricity generation today. From raw material sourcing through end-of-life module recycling, First Solar’s renewable energy solutions protect and enhance the environment.
Visa History
In fiscal year 2026, First Solar recorded 8 H-1B LCA filings, a 86.21% decrease from the previous year. The reported certification rate was 100%, up by 1.72 percentage points.
In fiscal year 2026, First Solar recorded 4 PERM filings, a 69.23% decrease from the previous year. The reported certification rate was 75%, down by 25 percentage points.
Salary & Job
H-1B and PERM salary history at First Solar, 2020–2026.
| 2026 | 61,000 ~ 176,000 | 80,000 ~ 140,000 |
| 2025 | 61,000 ~ 201,000 | 80,000 ~ 114,000 |
| 2024 | 54,000 ~ 176,000 | - |
| 2023 | 51,958 ~ 150,000 | - |
| 2022 | 60,000 ~ 140,000 | 65,208 ~ 137,300 |
| 2021 | 71,000 ~ 250,000 | 57,450 ~ 154,000 |
| 2020 | 48,776 ~ 137,500 | 91,021 ~ 129,000 |
First Solar sponsors foreign workers across diverse job fields, including Architecture and Engineering(115), Computer and Mathematical(44), Business and Financial Operations(18), Management(16), Sales and Related(3), for permanent employment opportunities.
First Solar supports foreign workers for permanent employment in various STEM job titles.
First Solar supports foreign workers for permanent employment in various Non-STEM job titles.
Worker Backgrounds
First Solar sponsors green cards for foreign workers, with the majority of them graduating from a select group of U.S. universities.
First Solar sponsors both STEM and Non-STEM workers, with the most sponsorships in fields as below.
First Solar sponsors green cards for foreign workers who have graduated with various degrees.
Most of First Solar recruiters come from INDIA, MALAYSIA, CHINA, CANADA, AUSTRIA.
First Solar sponsors green cards for foreign workers across various job levels.
First Solar's primary office locations are in OH, AZ, OHIO, CA, LA.
Contacts
Authorized First Solar employees listed here handle labor certification. They must work directly for First Solar, not outside agents, lawyers, or HR staff. In small companies, this is often the president or operations manager.
| Roshni Minhas | r***s@firstsolar.com | Sr. Prgm Mgr-HR Operations, Global Mobility & Immigration | ***0092 |
| JEFF WILLARDSON | j***n@firstsolar.com | SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER | ***3338 |
FAQs
Does First Solar sponsor H-1B visas?
Does First Solar sponsor PERM (green card) applications?
Does First Solar participate in E-Verify?
Does First Solar sponsor Non-STEM job seekers?
Is First Solar an ICC?
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This profile summarizes public employer records, including U.S. Department of Labor LCA and PERM disclosure data. The latest annual data shown is from fiscal year 2026. An LCA is not an H-1B petition, visa approval, or current job opening. Confirm current sponsorship with the employer or recruiter.
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