The Middleby Corporation D/B/A Star Manufacturing International, Inc., A Middleby Subsidiary

Visa Rank: 6,995 | LCA for H-1B: 8 | LC for Green Card: 0 | Prevailing Wage Determination: 8 | Denied or withdrawn: 1

Overview

Update(2/26/26): In fiscal year 2026, The Middleby filed 1 LCA for H-1B visa, no labor petitions for green cards, and no requests for prevailing wage determination.

Important 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. However, we have found no records of H-1B filings by The Middleby in the past eight years.

Main Office: Elgin, IL - NAICS Industry: Machinery, Equipment, and Durable Goods Manufacturing
H-1B Dependent: No - Willfull Violator: No

The Middleby Corporation D/B/A Star Manufacturing International, Inc., A Middleby Subsidiary filed 8 labor condition applications (LCAs) for H-1B visas and 0 labor certifications (LCs) for green cards during fiscal year 2025. The Middleby was ranked number 6,995 among all visa sponsors. Additionally, 1 LCA was denied or withdrawn during the same period.

Before The Middleby 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 The Middleby. 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, The Middleby submitted 17 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 The Middleby 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

N/A

College: where they studied

N/A

Class of Admission: current visa status

N/A

Degree: Highest Education achieved

N/A

Major: Major field(s) of study

N/A
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Visas

Summary of Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) for H-1B visas and Labor Certifications (LCs) for green cards filed by The Middleby. 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 7010
2024 11000

Labor Certifications(LCs) for Green Card Job

Year Certified Denied Withdrawn Certified-Withdrawn
No records found.

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*
No records found.

* 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 $102,350 N/A $100,134
2024 $91,277 N/A $106,345

The salary figures shown represent the average proffered (offered) salaries reported by The Middleby 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 The Middleby 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 The Middleby 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 The Middleby has historically hired foreign workers for.

H-1B Occupations

Mechanical Engineers(7)Software Developers(4)Manufacturing Engineers(3)Food Scientists and Technologists(2)Computer Systems Engineers/Architects(2)Project Management Specialists(1)Mechatronics Engineers(1)

Green Card Occupations

N/A

Prevailing Wage Occupations

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians(3)Mechanical Engineers(2)Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers(1)Software Developers(1)Industrial Engineers(1)Food Scientists and Technologists(1)Financial Managers(1)Engineers, All Other(1)

H-1B Job Titles

Embedded Software Engineer(2)Manufacturing Engineer(2)Lead Project Engineer(2)Software Engineer (2)International Engineer(1)Hw / Software Engineer(1)Food Technologist Engineer(1)Food Technologist(1)Director Of Software Engineering(1)Design Engineer(1)

Green Card Job Titles

N/A

Prevailing Wage Job Titles

Senior Food Technologist(2)Field Service Manager North America and South America(2)Technical Sales, Service, and Installation Manager(2)Technical Manager(2)Sr. Application Engineer(1)Accounting Manager(1)Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer(1)Junior AGV Software Tester(1)JUNIOR AGV SOFTWARE ENGINEER(1)International Engineer(1)
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Contacts

The individuals listed in this section are employees of The Middleby Corporation D/B/A Star Manufacturing International, Inc., A Middleby Subsidiary authorized to represent the company in labor certification matters. They cannot be agents or attorneys unless they are direct employees of The Middleby. 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

Michael Thompson - General Counsel And Secretary [+]
932 Country Club Blvd Elgin, IL

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Beth Kittle - Senior Human Resources Manager [+]
1400 Toastmaster Drive Greenwood, MS

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Shannon Lund - Corporate Paralegal / Project Manager [+]
1400 Toastmaster Drive Elgin, IL

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Green Card Job Contacts

Timothy Fitzgerald [+]
1400 Toastmaster Drive Elgin, IL

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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:1400 Toastmaster Drive Elgin, IL 60120

H-1B Visa Job Work Sites

Cape Coral,FL(6)Greenwood,MS(5)Lodi,WI(5)Smithville,TN(2)Easton,PA(1)Brea,CA(1)

Green Card Job Work Sites

N/A

Prevailing Wage Determination Work Sites

Elk Grove Village,IL(3)Elgin,IL(3)Greenwood,MS(2)Lodi,WI(2)Plano,TX(1)Lewisville,TX(1)Vacaville,CA(1)San Diego,CA(1)

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*
No records found.

*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 The Middleby sponsored H-1B Visa in the past? - [+]

Yes, during past fiscal year, The Middleby has filed 8 LCAs for H-1B Visa positions.

Has The Middleby sponsored employment based green card in the past? - [+]

We have no records that The Middleby has filed any LCs for green card positions since 2017. However, it has filed LCAs for H-1B Visa positions or have submitted prevailing wage determination requests. We suggest you contact the employer directly for answers.

Is The Middleby an H-1B dependent employer? - [+]

No, The Middleby 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 The Middleby typically sponsor for H-1B visas or green cards? - [+]

The most common roles for H-1B Visa positions are Embedded Software Engineer(2), Manufacturing Engineer(2), Lead Project Engineer(2), Software Engineer (2), International Engineer(1), Hw / Software Engineer(1).

Reviews

Number of Reviews: 1 - Average Review Score: 4.0 -

Rate and Review The Middleby Corporation D/B/A Star Manufacturing International, Inc., A Middleby Subsidiary



★★★★☆ - - - - 4/23/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Job Security and Stability, Performance-Based Bonuses or Incentives, Good Work-Life Balance
Things I don't like: Outdated Tools and Inefficient Technology, Poor Communication from Management, Unclear Company Direction or Leadership Issues


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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: The Middleby
Review Result: 4.0 out of 5 stars 1 votes

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