Question 1

Does BBC News sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. BBC News has filed 16 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 16 total positions across 3 states. The median salary for BBC News's sponsored positions is $98,972.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does BBC News pay?

Accepted Answer

BBC News pays a median H-1B salary of $98,972 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 BBC News's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does BBC News also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. BBC News has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

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 BBC News an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, BBC News 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	5	5
2024	9	9
2023	1	1

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Head of Digital Journalism I-203-26021-578319	$334,088	Washington, DC	Jan 21, 2026	Certified
Shoot/Edit Video Producer I-203-25336-450063	$198,265	Washington, DC	Dec 2, 2025	Certified
Shoot/Edit Video Producer I-203-25175-124081	$192,490	Washington, DC	Jun 24, 2025	Certified
Senior Producer I-203-25142-008695	$99,258	Washington, DC	May 22, 2025	Certified
Senior Journalist I-200-25122-933272	$98,685	Coral Gables, FL	May 2, 2025	Certified
Shoot/Edit Video Producer I-203-25076-781378	$192,490	Washington, DC	Mar 17, 2025	Certified
Senior Journalist (Senior Live Blog Editor) I-203-24264-353993	$111,263	New York, NY	Sep 20, 2024	Certified
Journalist I-200-24156-067902	$69,874	Coral Gables, FL	Jun 4, 2024	Certified
Senior Producer I-203-24143-026391	$95,750	Washington, DC	May 22, 2024	Certified
Journalist I-200-24136-001009	$69,874	Miami, FL	May 15, 2024	Certified
Journalist I-200-24136-001005	$70,359	Coral Gables, FL	May 15, 2024	Certified
Senior Journalist I-200-24136-001003	$93,813	Coral Gables, FL	May 15, 2024	Certified
Journalist I-200-24136-001007	$72,093	Coral Gables, FL	May 15, 2024	Certified
Head of Digital Journalism I-203-24078-807147	$163,743	Washington, DC	Mar 18, 2024	Certified
Video Producer I-203-24029-674017	$185,980	Washington, DC	Jan 29, 2024	Certified
Journalist I-200-23115-964350	$66,950	Coral Gables, FL	Apr 25, 2023	Certified

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