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First Solar

H-1B PERM E-Verify

Founded

1999

Employees

5001-10000

Headquarters

Tempe, AZ

Website

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Overview

Does First Solar Sponsor H-1B Visas?

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.

About First Solar

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

H1B Sponsorship trends

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.

PERM Sponsorship trends

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

Salary

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
Job Fields

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.

Architecture and Engineering 58.67%
Computer and Mathematical 22.45%
Business and Financial Operations 9.18%
Management 8.16%
Sales and Related 1.53%
STEM Job Titles

First Solar supports foreign workers for permanent employment in various STEM job titles.

Manufacturing Engineer 37 Development Engineer 29 IT Analyst 15 Manufacturing Usa Engineer 12 Development Usa Engineer 6
Non-STEM Job Titles

First Solar supports foreign workers for permanent employment in various Non-STEM job titles.

Operations Manager Module Operation 3 Financial Analyst 3 Shift Manager 2 Program Manager Manufacturing Global 2 Assistant Corporate Controller 2

Worker Backgrounds

School

First Solar sponsors green cards for foreign workers, with the majority of them graduating from a select group of U.S. universities.

Arizona State University Tempe Campus 2 Ohio State University-Main Campus 1 Texas A & M University-Commerce 1 Brigham Young University-Hawaii 1
Major

First Solar sponsors both STEM and Non-STEM workers, with the most sponsorships in fields as below.

Computer Science 3 Information Technology 2 Welding Engineering 1 Mechanical Engineering 1 Engineering 1 Business Administration 1 Business Management Finance 1 Accounting 1
Degree

First Solar sponsors green cards for foreign workers who have graduated with various degrees.

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Citizenship

Most of First Solar recruiters come from INDIA, MALAYSIA, CHINA, CANADA, AUSTRIA.

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Job Level

First Solar sponsors green cards for foreign workers across various job levels.

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Location

First Solar's primary office locations are in OH, AZ, OHIO, CA, LA.

OH 146 AZ 17 OHIO 9 CA 8 LA 6

Contacts

Contact

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

Visa FAQs
Does First Solar sponsor H-1B visas?
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.
Does First Solar sponsor PERM (green card) applications?
Yes. Our records show First Solar has filed 29 PERM labor certification applications. The latest available data is for fiscal year 2026, with 4 filings.
Does First Solar participate in E-Verify?
The available dataset contains an E-Verify participation signal for First Solar. Check the official E-Verify employer search for current status.
Does First Solar sponsor Non-STEM job seekers?
Our records include 32 Non-STEM cases associated with First Solar. Review the job-title data below to judge whether that history matches a specific role.
Is First Solar an ICC?
No, First Solar is not an ICC.
Where does FrogHire get First Solar's sponsorship data, and what are its limitations?

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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