Question 1

Does Project Vote Smart sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Project Vote Smart has filed 9 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 9 total positions. The median salary for Project Vote Smart's sponsored positions is $34,466.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does Project Vote Smart pay?

Accepted Answer

Project Vote Smart pays a median H-1B salary of $34,466 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 Project Vote Smart's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does Project Vote Smart also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Based on public DOL records, Project Vote Smart 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 Project Vote Smart an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, Project Vote Smart 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Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn
2024	3	3	0
2023	2	2	0
2021	1	1	0
2017	3	2	1

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
research associate I-200-24242-304253	$36,254	Des Moines, IA	Aug 29, 2024	Certified
Research Associate I-200-24235-287841	$36,254	Des Moines, IA	Aug 22, 2024	Certified - Withdrawn
Director of Officials Research I-200-24124-952983	$39,021	Des Moines, IA	May 2, 2024	Certified
Research Associate I-200-23123-989762	$32,344	Des Moines, IA	May 3, 2023	Certified
National Director I-200-23021-718596	$55,000	Des Moines, IA	Jan 21, 2023	Certified
Research Associate I-200-21327-723503	$26,811	Des Moines, IA	Nov 23, 2021	Certified - Withdrawn
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE I-200-17199-115021	$25,314	DES MOINES, IA	Aug 15, 2017	CERTIFIED
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE I-200-17072-681556	$25,314	DES MOINES, IA	Mar 13, 2017	CERTIFIED
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE I-200-17069-214144	$34,466	DES MOINES, IA	Mar 10, 2017	WITHDRAWN

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