Western Digital Technologies, Inc.

Verified Employer

Visa Rank: 95 | LCA for H-1B: 1,570 | LC for Green Card: 140 | Denied or withdrawn: 19

Overview

Update(1/9/26): In fiscal year 2025, Western Digital Technologies filed 235 LCAs for H-1B visas, 34 labor petitions for green cards, and 53 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, Western Digital Technologies filed 77 Form I-129 petitions for H-1B visas. Of these, 76 were approved and 1 was denied.

Main Office: San Jose, CA - NAICS Industry: Manufacturing
H-1B Dependent: No - Willfull Violator: No

Western Digital Technologies, Inc. filed 1,570 labor condition applications (LCAs) for H-1B visas and 140 labor certifications (LCs) for green cards during fiscal years 2022 - 2024. Western Digital Technologies was ranked number 95 among all visa sponsors. Additionally, 16 LCAs and 3 LCs were denied or withdrawn during the same period.

Before Western Digital Technologies 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 Western Digital Technologies. 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, Western Digital Technologies submitted 1,979 LCAs and LCs during fiscal years 2022 - 2024. 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 Western Digital Technologies 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.

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Visas

Summary of Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) for H-1B visas and Labor Certifications (LCs) for green cards filed by Western Digital Technologies. 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
2024 538300
2023 440080
2022 574052
2021 524010
2020 331013
2019 146081
2018 215011
2017 192101

Labor Certifications(LCs) for Green Card Job

Year Certified Denied Withdrawn Certified-Withdrawn
202400117
2023280026
2022320234
2021360127
2020220136
2019360136
2018560139
2017122030

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 23 1 9 0 16 0 76 1 77
2024 39 0 3 0 23 0 165 1 166
2023 49 1 14 0 16 1 149 3 152
2022 75 0 11 0 68 0 230 0 230
2021 66 0 1 0 17 1 205 1 206
2020 67 2 5 0 41 0 205 3 208
2019 61 1 0 0 17 0 168 4 172
2018 49 1 5 0 43 0 205 3 208
2017 59 0 13 0 17 0 177 1 178

* 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
2024 $140,549 $141,504
2023 $138,357 $130,795
2022 $145,146 $130,340
2021 $135,300 $128,570
2020 $147,149 $131,608
2019 $131,569 $122,093
2018 $131,374 $113,959
2017 $127,311 $128,845

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

H-1B Occupations

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer(1143)Industrial Engineers(380)Software Developers, Systems Software(134)Materials Engineers(130)Mechanical Engineers(128)Software Developers, Applications(118)Software Developers(96)Computer Systems Analysts(79)Computer Systems Engineers/Architects(69)Information Technology Project Managers(69)

Green Card Occupations

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer(142)Software Developers, Systems Software(71)Software Developers, Applications(28)Computer Systems Analysts(22)Logistics Analysts(20)Logistics Engineers(16)Mechanical Engineers(16)Logisticians(15)Electrical Engineers(14)Industrial Engineers(14)

H-1B Job Titles

Senior Engineer, Industrial Engineering(186)Staff Engineer, R&D Engineering(128)Staff Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering (108)Senior Engineer, Electronic Design Engineering(88)Principal Engineer, Firmware Engineering (79)Principal Engineer, R&D Engineering(79)Staff Engineer, Industrial Engineering(75)Staff Engineer, Product Design Engineering(66)Staff Engineer, Systems Design Engineering(57)Staff Engineer, Electronic Design Engineering(55)

Green Card Job Titles

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer(72)Software Developers, Systems Software(30)Senior Engineer, Industrial Engineering(25)Software Developers, Applications(23)Senior Engineer, Electronic Design Engineering(21)Computer Systems Analysts(17)Logisticians(12)Staff Engineer, R&D Engineering(11)Industrial Engineers(9)Senior Engineer, Product Design Engineering(9)
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Contacts

The individuals listed in this section are employees of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. authorized to represent the company in labor certification matters. They cannot be agents or attorneys unless they are direct employees of Western Digital Technologies. 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

Lynda Nguyen - Specialist 3, Global Mobility [+]
5601 Great Oaks Parkway San Jose, CA

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Lynda Nguyen - Specialist 3, Global Mobility [+]
5601 Great Oaks Pkwy San Jose, CA

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Ha/Lynda Pham/Nguyen - Specialist 2, Global Mobility/ Specialist 3, Global Mobility [+]
5601 Great Oaks Pkwy San Jose, CA

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Ha Pham - Specialist 2, Global Mobility [+]
5601 Great Oaks Pkwy San Jose, CA

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Green Card Job Contacts

Lynda Nguyen [+]
5601 Great Oaks Parkway San Jose, California

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Vera Willems [+]
951 SanDisk Drive Milpitas, CALIFORNIA

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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:5601 Great Oaks Parkway San Jose, CA 95119

H-1B Visa Job Work Sites

Milpitas,CA(1087) San Jose,CA(762) Irvine,CA(184) Fremont ,CA(174) Milpitas,California(155) Santa Clara,CA(83) Sunnyvale ,CA(41) Irvine,California(27) Folsom,CA(25) Longmont,CO(25)

Green Card Job Work Sites

Milpitas,CA(354)San Jose,CA(50)Irvine,CA(43)Longmont,CO(7)Fremont,CA(5)Chandler,AZ(4)Marlborough,MA(4)Redwood City,CA(3)Boca Raton,FL(1)Colorado Springs,CO(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*
Santa Clara CA 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1
San Jose CA 361 5 47 0 212 2 1255 14 1269
Pasadena CA 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 0 3
Milpitas CA 127 1 13 0 42 0 306 3 309
Los Angeles CA 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1
Irvine CA 0 0 1 0 0 0 14 0 14

*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 Western Digital Technologies sponsored H-1B Visa in the past? - [+]

Yes, during the past three years, Western Digital Technologies has filed 1,570 LCAs for H-1B Visa positions.

Has Western Digital Technologies sponsored employment based green card in the past? - [+]

Yes, during the past three years, Western Digital Technologies has filed 1,570 LCs for employment based green card positions.

Is Western Digital Technologies an H-1B dependent employer? - [+]

No, Western Digital Technologies 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 Western Digital Technologies typically sponsor for H-1B visas or green cards? - [+]

The most common roles for H-1B Visa positions are Senior Engineer, Industrial Engineering(186), Staff Engineer, R&D Engineering(128), Staff Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering (108), Senior Engineer, Electronic Design Engineering(88), Principal Engineer, Firmware Engineering (79), Principal Engineer, R&D Engineering(79). The most common roles for green card positions are Electronics Engineers, Except Computer(72), Software Developers, Systems Software(30), Senior Engineer, Industrial Engineering(25), Software Developers, Applications(23), Senior Engineer, Electronic Design Engineering(21), Computer Systems Analysts(17).

Reviews

Number of Reviews: 3 - Average Review Score: 3.7 -

Rate and Review Western Digital Technologies, Inc.



★★★★☆ - - - - 5/11/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Inclusive and Diverse Workplace, Transparent Communication from Management, Reasonable Workload and Expectations
Things I don't like: Unpleasant Green Card Sponsorship Policy, Rigid Work Hours with Little Flexibility, Job Instability or Frequent Layoffs




★★★★☆ - - - - 2/22/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Inclusive and Diverse Workplace, Good Immigration Support, Job Security and Stability
Things I don't like: No Training or Development Opportunities, Unclear Company Direction or Leadership Issues, Unmanageable Workload or Unrealistic Expectations




★★★☆☆ - - - - 1/31/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Good Immigration Support
Things I don't like: Office Politics, Long Work Hours, Lack of Training


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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: Western Digital Technologies
Review Result: 3.7 out of 5 stars 3 votes

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