Question 1

Does CARES sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CARES has filed 9 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 9 total positions. The median salary for CARES's sponsored positions is $60,000.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does CARES pay?

Accepted Answer

CARES pays a median H-1B salary of $60,000 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 CARES's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does CARES also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CARES 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 CARES an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, CARES 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	1	1
2024	5	5
2023	3	3

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Social Worker I-200-25325-427236	$60,000	New York, NY	Nov 20, 2025	Certified
Social Worker I-200-24332-504218	$70,000	New York, NY	Nov 27, 2024	Certified
Social Science Research Assistant I-200-24240-295237	$50,000	New York, NY	Aug 26, 2024	Certified
Mental Health Counselor I-200-24123-951358	$60,000	New York, NY	May 2, 2024	Certified
Social Worker I-200-24038-701079	$60,000	New York, NY	Feb 7, 2024	Certified
Social Worker I-200-24031-681753	$60,000	New York, NY	Jan 31, 2024	Certified
Clinical Social Worker I-200-23219-244823	$85,000	New York, NY	Aug 7, 2023	Certified
Social Worker I-200-23083-877055	$51,314	New York, NY	Mar 24, 2023	Certified
Social Worker I-200-23083-876833	$51,314	New York, NY	Mar 24, 2023	Certified

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