Question 1

Does Gifford Fong Associates sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Gifford Fong Associates has filed 6 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 6 total positions. The median salary for Gifford Fong Associates's sponsored positions is $77,500.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does Gifford Fong Associates pay?

Accepted Answer

Gifford Fong Associates pays a median H-1B salary of $77,500 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 Gifford Fong Associates's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does Gifford Fong Associates also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Based on public DOL records, Gifford Fong Associates 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 Gifford Fong Associates an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, Gifford Fong Associates 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
2024	1	1
2021	2	2
2018	2	2
2017	1	1

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Research Associate I-200-24101-875138	$85,000	Lafayette, CA	Apr 10, 2024	Certified
Research Associate I-200-21128-297988	$70,000	Lafayette, CA	May 7, 2021	Certified
Financial Engineer I-200-21105-227519	$95,000	LAFAYETTE, CA	Apr 15, 2021	Certified
FINANCIAL ENGINEER I-200-18061-251182	$85,000	LAFAYETTE, CA	Mar 5, 2018	Certified
RESEARCH ANALYST I-200-18064-694846	$70,000	LAFAYETTE, CA	Mar 5, 2018	Certified
RESEARCH ANALYST I-200-17013-357075	$59,100	LAFAYETTE, CA	Jan 23, 2017	CERTIFIED

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