Question 1

Does Houston Galveston Area Council sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Houston Galveston Area Council has filed 12 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 12 total positions. The median salary for Houston Galveston Area Council's sponsored positions is $66,750.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does Houston Galveston Area Council pay?

Accepted Answer

Houston Galveston Area Council pays a median H-1B salary of $66,750 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 Houston Galveston Area Council's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does Houston Galveston Area Council also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Houston Galveston Area Council has filed 1 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 Houston Galveston Area Council an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, Houston Galveston Area Council 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
2026	1	1
2025	6	6
2024	2	2
2023	1	1
2017	2	2

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Senior Data Analyst I-200-26139-927647	$95,451	Houston, TX	May 19, 2026	Certified
Planner I-200-25322-417995	$67,500	Houston, TX	Nov 18, 2025	Certified
Data Analyst I-200-25265-324224	$70,000	Houston, TX	Sep 22, 2025	Certified
Data Analyst “ Travel Demand Modeler I-200-25178-134384	$60,000	Houston, TX	Jun 27, 2025	Certified
Data Analyst I-200-25177-130738	$60,000	Houston, TX	Jun 26, 2025	Certified
Planner I-200-25169-107462	$65,000	Houston, TX	Jun 18, 2025	Certified
Data Analyst I-200-25010-609635	$66,000	Houston, TX	Jan 10, 2025	Certified
Principal Data Analyst (Economist) I-200-24348-543448	$109,678	Houston, TX	Dec 13, 2024	Certified
Data Specialist I-200-24262-346831	$56,722	Houston, TX	Sep 18, 2024	Certified
Data Analyst – Urban and Regional Planner I-200-23272-395679	$65,312	Houston, TX	Sep 29, 2023	Certified
PRINCIPAL PLANNER I-200-17228-620285	$78,000	HOUSTON, TX	Aug 22, 2017	CERTIFIED
SYSTEMS OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATOR I-200-17067-799302	$80,156	HOUSTON, TX	Mar 8, 2017	CERTIFIED

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