Question 1

Does Astera Institute sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Astera Institute has filed 14 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 14 total positions across 2 states. The median salary for Astera Institute's sponsored positions is $182,500.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does Astera Institute pay?

Accepted Answer

Astera Institute pays a median H-1B salary of $182,500 for sponsored positions. Employers are required to pay H-1B workers at least the prevailing wage set by the DOL for the occupation and area. The wage level distribution on this page shows how Astera Institute's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does Astera Institute also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Based on public DOL records, Astera Institute does not appear to have filed PERM labor certification applications for green card sponsorship.

Question 4

What do the H-1B wage levels mean?

Accepted Answer

The DOL assigns prevailing wages at four levels based on the complexity of the job and experience required. Level I (Entry) is set at the 17th percentile of wages for the occupation and area. Level II (Qualified) is at the 34th percentile. Level III (Experienced) is at the 50th percentile (median). Level IV (Expert) is at the 67th percentile. Higher wage levels indicate more senior positions and are viewed more favorably in H-1B petition adjudication.

Question 5

Is Astera Institute an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, Astera Institute is not classified as an H-1B dependent employer. An employer is considered H-1B dependent when 15% or more of its workforce holds H-1B visas.

Year	Filings	Certified
2026	1	1
2025	10	10
2024	2	2
2022	1	1

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Research Engineer I-200-26007-542763	$185,000	Emeryville, CA	Jan 7, 2026	Certified
Scientist I-200-25365-519883	$90,000	Emeryville, CA	Dec 31, 2025	Certified
Scientist I-200-25353-499594	$90,000	Emeryville, CA	Dec 19, 2025	Certified - Withdrawn
Research Fellow I-200-25177-129922	$120,000	Emeryville, CA	Jun 26, 2025	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-25143-010642	$90,000	Emeryville, CA	May 22, 2025	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-25143-010635	$90,000	New Haven, CT	May 22, 2025	Certified
Researcher I-200-25094-832623	$180,000	Emeryville, CA	Apr 4, 2025	Certified
Research Engineer I-200-25087-811480	$240,000	Emeryville, CA	Mar 28, 2025	Certified
Mission Design Engineer I-200-25078-786469	$120,000	Emeryville, CA	Mar 19, 2025	Certified
Science Resident I-200-25073-775225	$250,000	Emeryville, CA	Mar 14, 2025	Certified
Machine Learning Software Engineer I-200-25009-605890	$300,000	Emeryville, CA	Jan 8, 2025	Certified
Machine Learning Software Engineer I-200-24348-542452	$200,000	Emeryville, CA	Dec 13, 2024	Certified
Software Engineer I-200-24157-076651	$250,000	Berkeley, CA	Jun 5, 2024	Certified
Senior Software Engineer I-200-22291-537613	$220,000	Berkeley, CA	Oct 18, 2022	Certified

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