Question 1

Does Ciena Communications sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Ciena Communications has filed 13 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 13 total positions across 6 states. The median salary for Ciena Communications's sponsored positions is $144,200.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does Ciena Communications pay?

Accepted Answer

Ciena Communications pays a median H-1B salary of $144,200 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 Ciena Communications's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does Ciena Communications also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Ciena Communications has filed 3 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 Ciena Communications an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, Ciena Communications 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
2025	4	4
2024	5	5
2023	1	1
2022	1	1
2021	2	2

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Resident Engineer 4, Technical (A710.342) I-200-25318-410510	$148,526	Erie, CO	Nov 14, 2025	Certified
Senior Director, Channel Sales (A710.12) I-203-25309-379286	$243,037	Dunellen, NJ	Nov 5, 2025	Certified
Consultant, Systems Solutions Architect (A710.298) I-200-25163-087163	$144,200	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Jun 12, 2025	Certified
Senior Systems Engineer, Field Systems Engineering (A710.252 I-200-25161-073583	$120,000	Boca Raton, FL	Jun 10, 2025	Certified
Consultant, Service Partner Management (A710.244) I-200-24344-529241	$129,667	Stamford, CT	Dec 9, 2024	Certified
Consultant, Sales Engineer (A710.343) I-200-24344-529250	$195,000	Frisco, TX	Dec 9, 2024	Certified
Specialist, Global Technical Support (A710.7) I-200-24262-348223	$116,844	Pembroke Pines, FL	Sep 18, 2024	Certified
Senior Director, Channel Sales I-203-24066-775841	$206,515	Dunellen, NJ	Mar 6, 2024	Certified
Consultant, Service Partner Management I-200-24027-672042	$124,800	Stamford, CT	Jan 26, 2024	Certified
Resident Engineer 4, Technical Support I-200-23110-952154	$140,000	Erie, CO	Apr 20, 2023	Certified
Principal Architect (A710.165) I-200-22269-493238	$215,000	Aldie, VA	Sep 26, 2022	Certified
Senior Systems Engineer, Regional Field Systems Engineering I-200-21195-460325	$109,495	Miramar, FL	Jul 13, 2021	Certified
Sr. Manager, Regional Commercial Management I-200-21181-435855	$153,395	Miramar, FL	Jun 30, 2021	Certified

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