Michaels Stores, Inc.

Visa Rank: 1,787 | LCA for H-1B: 36 | LC for Green Card: 1 | Prevailing Wage Determination: 22 | ✔ All petitions certified!

Overview

Update(1/9/26): In fiscal year 2025, Michaels Stores filed 36 LCAs for H-1B visas, 1 labor petition for green card, and 22 requests for prevailing wage determination.

Update(12/16/2025): We’ve recently added H-1B visa approval and denial history from USCIS(2017–2025) and H-1B visa petition locations to provide a more complete view of employment-based immigration. Previously, our data included only Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) certified by the U.S. Department of Labor.
For example, in fiscal year 2025, Michaels Stores filed 27 Form I-129 petitions for H-1B visas. Of these, 27 were approved and 0 were denied.

Number of Employees: 715
Founded: 1983 - Main Office: Irving, TX - NAICS Industry: Retail Trade Group Two
H-1B Dependent: No - Willfull Violator: No

Michaels Stores, Inc. filed 36 labor condition applications (LCAs) for H-1B visas and 1 labor certifications (LCs) for green cards during fiscal year 2025. Michaels Stores was ranked number 1,787 among all visa sponsors. Additionally, all petitions were certified!

Before Michaels Stores can hire foreign workers, whether permanently or temporarily, it must submit labor certifications to the Department of Labor (DOL). These certifications confirm compliance with wage requirements for the specified job locations.The reports below summarize Labor Condition Applications (LCA) for H-1B visas and Labor Certifications (LC) for green cards filed by Michaels Stores. This data represents only the number of applications submitted and does not guarantee visa approvals or worker hires.

The LCA data includes applications for various purposes: new employment, continuation or changes to previously approved employment, new concurrent employment, changes in employer, and amended petitions. Typically, only LCAs for new employment require an H-1B visa cap if the employer is not cap-exempt.For example, Michaels Stores submitted 96 LCAs and LCs during fiscal year 2025. However, this figure does not necessarily reflect the number of foreign workers hired, as visa applications can be denied. Additionally, employees renewing or transferring H-1B visas or changing work locations may need to file new LCAs.

The DOL generally certifies more than three times the number of foreign worker requests compared to the H-1B visas issued by USCIS. Therefore, there is no direct correlation between the number of workers certified by the DOL and the H-1B visas issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

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Worker Backgrounds

Overview of the backgrounds of foreign workers sponsored by Michaels Stores for permanent employment, highlighting up to 12 categories in each field along with the number of workers. The fields include citizenship, colleges attended, degrees earned, fields of study, and visa status.

Citizenship: where they came from

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Visas

Summary of Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) for H-1B visas and Labor Certifications (LCs) for green cards filed by Michaels Stores. The data includes new employment, continuation or changes to previously approved employment, new concurrent employment, changes in employer, and amended petitions.

Labor Condition Applications(LCAs) for H-1B Jobs

Year Certified Denied Withdrawn Certified-Withdrawn
2025 36000
2024 57000
2023 48005
2022 620043
2021 62105
2019 5000
2018 15000
2017 3000

Labor Certifications(LCs) for Green Card Job

Year Certified Denied Withdrawn Certified-Withdrawn
20251000
202335003
20223118
20180002
20171002

H-1B Visa History

This table summarizes H-1B visa petition decisions made by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or the U.S. Department of State, not the Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) certified by the Department of Labor (DOL).

Year New Approval New Denial Continuation Approval Continuation Denial Change Employer Approval Change Employer Denial Total Approval Total Denial Total H-1B*
2025 2 0 0 0 3 0 27 0 27
2024 3 0 3 1 30 0 47 1 48
2023 8 0 3 1 25 1 42 2 44
2022 28 0 3 0 39 1 71 1 72
2021 27 0 6 0 17 0 51 0 51
2020 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1
2019 1 1 3 1 7 0 11 2 13
2018 0 0 5 0 9 2 14 2 16
2017 0 0 1 0 1 0 3 0 3

* Why are the numbers different? LCAs are a prerequisite to filing H-1B visa petitions, but not all certified LCAs lead to actual H-1B filings. Similarly, one LCA can support multiple visa petitions (e.g., for extensions, amendments, or changes in employer). Therefore, visa totals may differ significantly from LCA totals.
Moreover, employers sometimes use different names when submitting LCAs and H-1B visa petitions. This can cause discrepancies in our system. To get a complete and accurate picture, please use the search function to explore both LCA and visa data.
Total H-1B includes all types of visa petitions: new employment, continuation, change of employer, as well as other actions not listed in the table, such as concurrent filings and amendments.

Annual Average Salaries

H-1B and Green Card Jobs Proffered Salaries

Year H-1B Salary Green Card Salary Prevailing Wage
2025 $155,029 $194,000 $137,301
2024 $149,693 N/A $128,795
2023 $150,184 $124,312 $98,449
2022 $137,457 $119,275 N/A
2021 $121,399 N/A N/A
2019 $111,714 N/A N/A
2018 $114,126 $117,500 N/A
2017 $105,432 $107,203 N/A

The salary figures shown represent the average proffered (offered) salaries reported by Michaels Stores on labor condition applications (LCA) for H-1B visas and permanent labor certification (PERM) for green cards. These are base guaranteed salaries and do not include bonuses, stock options, or other forms of compensation.

If Michaels Stores reported a salary range, we use the midpoint to calculate the average. Salaries submitted in hourly, weekly, or monthly terms are converted to an annualized figure based on a standard full-time schedule (e.g., 40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year).

Occupations & Job Titles

Summary of the occupations and job titles of foreign workers sponsored by Michaels Stores for permanent employment, highlighting up to 12 roles in each field along with the number of workers. To increase your chances of receiving visa sponsorship, focus on positions that Michaels Stores has historically hired foreign workers for.

H-1B Occupations

Software Developers(83)Information Technology Project Managers(19)Operations Research Analysts(9)Computer Systems Engineers/Architects(7)Computer and Information Systems Managers(6)Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers(6)Computer Network Architects(4)Information Security Engineers(3)Data Scientists(2)Network and Computer Systems Administrators(2)

Green Card Occupations

Software Developers, Systems Software(25)Computer Occupations, All Other(4)Computer And Information Systems Managers(4)Statisticians(2)Software Developers, Applications(1)Software Developers Applications(1)Data Scientists(1)Computer Systems Analysts(1)

Prevailing Wage Occupations

Software Developers(59)Data Scientists(23)Computer and Information Systems Managers(22)Information Security Analysts(15)Computer Systems Analysts(13)Database Architects(11)Computer Network Architects(7)Project Management Specialists(6)Database Administrators(5)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers(5)

H-1B Job Titles

Software Development Engineer Back End 3(11)Senior Software Engineer(7)Manager - Software Engineering(6)Senior Developer(6)Software Development Engineer(6)Sr. Application Developer(5)Sr. Developer(5)Senior Application Developer(4)Senior Data Scientist(4)Staff Software Engineer(4)

Green Card Job Titles

Software Development Engineer(23)Manager - Technology(3)Data Scientist(2)Data Engineer(2)Senior Developer(2)Senior Systems Analyst(1)Senior Data Engineer(1)Manager - Database Engineering(1)Machine Learning Engineer(1)Lead- Technology(1)

Prevailing Wage Job Titles

SENIOR DATA SCIENTIST(16)SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER(9)Software Development Engineer 3 (Back End)(9)Security Engineer(8)MACHINE LEARNING ENGINEER (7)DATA SCIENTIST(6)Manager - Technology(6)Senior Data Engineer(6)DATA ENGINEER(5)DEVELOPER(5)
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Contacts

The individuals listed in this section are employees of Michaels Stores, Inc. authorized to represent the company in labor certification matters. They cannot be agents or attorneys unless they are direct employees of Michaels Stores. Furthermore, they may not be Human Resources professionals directly involved in hiring or resume screening. In smaller companies, these representatives are often decision-makers, such as the president or operations director.

H-1B Visa Job Contacts

Tejal Patel - Human Resources Generalist – Support Center [+]
3939 West John Carpenter Freeway Irving, TX

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Michael Maiella - Talent Acquisition Operations Specialist [+]
3939 West John Carpenter Freeway Irving, TX

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Jane Perelman - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel [+]
3939 West John Carpenter Freeway Irving, TX

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Green Card Job Contacts

Amy Scott [+]
3939 West John Carpenter Freeway Irving, Texas

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Tejal N Patel [+]
3939 West John Carpenter Freeway Irving, Texas

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Office Locations

Summary of the Top Locations with the Highest Number of Foreign Workers. The main office ranks as the primary worksite for foreign workers, hosting the largest number among all locations.

Main Office:3939 West John Carpenter Freeway Irving, TX 75063

H-1B Visa Job Work Sites

Irving,TX(124) irving ,TX(4)Dallas,TX(3)Austin,TX(3)Irivng,TX(2)Charlotte,NC(2)Indian Land,SC(1)Farmington,MI(1)Alpharetta,GA(1)Torrance,CA(1)

Green Card Job Work Sites

Irving,TX(39)

Prevailing Wage Determination Work Sites

Irving,TX(176)

H-1B Visa Petition Locations

This table summarizes H-1B visa petition decisions made by the USCIS or the U.S. Department of State since 2017. The city and state reflect the employer’s mailing address as listed on Form I-129 and may not represent the actual work location(s) of the beneficiary(ies).

City State New Approval New Denial Continuation Approval Continuation Denial Change Employer Approval Change Employer Denial Total Approval Total Denial Total H-1B*
Irving TX 69 1 21 3 131 4 262 8 270
Houston TX 0 0 3 0 1 0 5 0 5

*Total H-1B includes all types of visa petitions: new employment, continuation, change of employer, as well as other actions not listed in the table, such as concurrent filings and amendments.

FAQs

Has Michaels Stores sponsored H-1B Visa in the past? - [+]

Yes, during past fiscal year, Michaels Stores has filed 36 LCAs for H-1B Visa positions.

Has Michaels Stores sponsored employment based green card in the past? - [+]

Yes, during the past fiscal year, Michaels Stores has filed one LC for employment based green card positions.

Is Michaels Stores an H-1B dependent employer? - [+]

No, Michaels Stores is not an H-1B-dependent employer, meaning it does not have a high proportion of H-1B workers relative to its total workforce.

What types of roles do Michaels Stores typically sponsor for H-1B visas or green cards? - [+]

The most common roles for H-1B Visa positions are Software Development Engineer Back End 3(11), Senior Software Engineer(7), Manager - Software Engineering(6), Senior Developer(6), Software Development Engineer(6), Sr. Application Developer(5). The most common roles for green card positions are Software Development Engineer(23), Manager - Technology(3), Data Scientist(2), Data Engineer(2), Senior Developer(2), Senior Systems Analyst(1).

Reviews

Number of Reviews: 6 - Average Review Score: 4.7 -

Rate and Review Michaels Stores, Inc.



★★★★☆ - - - - 7/14/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Job Security and Stability, Performance-Based Bonuses or Incentives, Inclusive and Diverse Workplace
Things I don't like: Poor Immigration Support, Limited Career Advancement Opportunities, Unpleasant Green Card Sponsorship Policy




★★★★☆ - - - - 6/22/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Job Security and Stability, Good Immigration Support, Supportive Management
Things I don't like: High-Stress Work Environment, Unmanageable Workload or Unrealistic Expectations, Outdated Tools and Inefficient Technology




★★★★★ - - - - 5/4/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Positive Work Environment, Performance-Based Bonuses or Incentives, Transparent Communication from Management
Things I don't like: Poor Immigration Support, Unclear Company Direction or Leadership Issues, Negative or Toxic Work Culture





★★★★★ - - - - 4/26/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Good Immigration Support, Reasonable Workload and Expectations, Comprehensive Health Benefits
Things I don't like: Workplace Discrimination or Lack of Diversity, Limited Career Advancement Opportunities, Poor Work-Life Balance




★★★★★ - - - - 3/13/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Good Immigration Support, Inclusive and Diverse Workplace, Access to Modern Tools and Technology
Things I don't like: Lack of Teamwork or Collaboration, Unpleasant Green Card Sponsorship Policy, Rigid Work Hours with Little Flexibility




★★★★★ - - - - 3/5/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Good Immigration Support, Career Growth Opportunities, Good Work Culture and Team Bonding Activities
Things I don't like: Rigid Work Hours with Little Flexibility, Low Salary Raises, Poor Communication from Management

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For additional information, visit DOL Wage and Hour Division Website: http://www.wagehour.dol.gov and/or call their toll-free information and helpline, available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in your time zone, 1-866-4USWAGE (1-866-487-9243).
Employer: Michaels Stores
Review Result: 4.7 out of 5 stars 6 votes

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