Question 1

Does Google sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Google has filed 59,264 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 59,264 total positions across 39 states. The median salary for Google's sponsored positions is $156,505.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does Google pay?

Accepted Answer

Google pays a median H-1B salary of $156,505 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 Google's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does Google also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Google has filed 14,765 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 99.6% 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 Google an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, Google 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Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn
2025	8,127	8,036	14	77
2024	9,378	9,177	19	182
2023	9,374	9,244	13	117
2022	1,837	1,808	1	28
2021	8,481	8,353	7	121
2020	951	941	5	5
2019	8,482	8,306	56	120
2018	6,924	6,638	145	141
2017	4,407	4,259	51	97
2016	958	934	8	16

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