Question 1

Does CFAR sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CFAR has filed 11 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 11 total positions. The median salary for CFAR's sponsored positions is $130,000.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does CFAR pay?

Accepted Answer

CFAR pays a median H-1B salary of $130,000 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 CFAR's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does CFAR also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CFAR has filed 2 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 CFAR an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, CFAR 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	3	3
2024	2	2
2023	2	2
2021	1	1
2019	1	1
2018	1	1

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Staff Researcher I-200-26027-592167	$170,000	Berkeley, CA	Jan 26, 2026	Certified
Engineering and Product Manager I-203-25246-284784	$175,000	Berkeley, CA	Sep 3, 2025	Certified
Staff Researcher I-200-25175-122534	$170,000	Berkeley, CA	Jun 23, 2025	Certified
Software Engineer I-200-25057-727527	$120,000	Berkeley, CA	Feb 26, 2025	Certified
Computer Systems Analyst I-200-24107-894072	$130,000	Berkeley, CA	Apr 16, 2024	Certified
Computer Systems Analyst I-200-24075-805934	$130,000	Berkeley, CA	Mar 15, 2024	Certified - Withdrawn
Engineering and Product Manager I-203-23332-527343	$175,000	Berkeley, CA	Nov 28, 2023	Certified
Research & Development Manager I-200-23111-956702	$200,013	Berkeley, CA	Apr 21, 2023	Certified - Withdrawn
Computer Systems Analyst I-200-21074-148125	$90,584	BERKELEY, CA	Mar 15, 2021	Certified
SOFTWARE ENGINEER I-200-19029-418917	$74,362	BERKELEY, CA	Feb 7, 2019	Certified
PRODUCT DATA ANALYST (SOFTWARE DEVELOPER) I-203-18311-000698	$74,360	BERKELEY, CA	Nov 9, 2018	Certified

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