Question 1

Does GitHub sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. GitHub has filed 113 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 113 total positions across 10 states. The median salary for sponsored positions is $167,500.

Question 2

Does GitHub sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. GitHub has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 84 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does GitHub sponsor?

Accepted Answer

GitHub has filed 113 LCAs covering 113 H-1B positions, and 5 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how GitHub's sponsorship volume has changed over time. See the H-1B and Green Cards tabs for detailed breakdowns.

Question 4

How long does it take to get a green card through GitHub?

Accepted Answer

The employer-sponsored green card process has three main stages: PERM labor certification with the DOL (6–18 months), I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS (4–6 months, or 15 days with premium processing), and adjustment of status or consular processing. GitHub's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 84 days. For applicants from countries with visa backlogs like India and China, the wait for a visa number after I-140 approval can add years. The total timeline from start to green card is typically 1–5+ years.

Question 5

What is GitHub's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

GitHub's green card commitment rate is 5.2%, calculated by dividing the number of PERM green card filings by the number of new H-1B employment and transfer positions. A higher percentage indicates the company is more likely to sponsor employees for permanent residency rather than keeping them on temporary work visas.

Year	LCA Filings	PERM Filings
2025	17	0
2024	29	2
2023	14	1
2022	3	0
2021	18	0
2020	4	0
2019	8	0
2018	6	0
2017	14	1
2016	0	1

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Senior Software Engineer	25	$126,027	$171,080	$202,747
Software Engineer Iii	12	$100,000	$123,338	$167,500
Software Engineer	5	$87,838	$138,200	$160,000
Staff Software Engineer	4	$154,482	$201,255	$234,600
Systems Programming Appsec Engineer	3	$180,000	$180,000	$180,000
Data Scientist	2	$135,000	$142,500	$150,000
Senior Visual Designer	2	$110,000	$126,800	$143,600
Product Manager	2	$126,807	$130,904	$135,000
Senior Product Designer	2	$115,200	$155,100	$195,000
Director, Software Engineering	2	$237,162	$237,162	$237,162

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
San Francisco, California	34	$82,430	$137,821	$250,286
Bellevue, Washington	14	$97,760	$157,325	$211,141
Brooklyn, New York	6	$139,900	$172,000	$236,400
Seattle, Washington	6	$119,350	$178,150	$300,000
Los Angeles, California	4	$110,000	$157,100	$183,700
Morrisville, North Carolina	3	$100,000	$126,027	$154,482
Hoffman Estates, Illinois	3	$167,500	$167,500	$167,500
Cambridge, Massachusetts	3	$180,000	$180,000	$180,000
Redmond, Washington	3	$126,807	$140,920	$190,665
Cary, North Carolina	3	$100,200	$103,600	$174,000
Issaquah, Washington	2	$222,400	$223,400	$224,400
Sunnyvale, California	2	$253,000	$261,500	$270,000
Walnut Creek, California	2	$148,400	$191,300	$234,200
Lake Stevens, Washington	2	$180,300	$180,300	$180,300
New York, New York	2	$125,300	$135,150	$145,000

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