Question 1

Does Instinet sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Instinet has filed 7 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 7 total positions. The median salary for Instinet's sponsored positions is $110,000.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does Instinet pay?

Accepted Answer

Instinet pays a median H-1B salary of $110,000 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 Instinet's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does Instinet also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Instinet has filed 3 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 Instinet an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, Instinet 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
2019	3	3
2017	1	1
2016	2	2

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Analyst, Global Markets I-200-25120-924017	$116,000	New York, NY	Apr 30, 2025	Certified - Withdrawn
VICE PRESIDENT, RESEARCH ANALYST I-200-19171-789713	$175,000	New York, NY	Jun 20, 2019	Certified
VICE PRESIDENT, RESEARCH ANALYST I-200-19157-033666	$110,000	New York, NY	Jun 11, 2019	Certified - Withdrawn
VICE PRESIDENT, QUANTITATIVE RESEARCHER I-200-19008-350701	$185,000	NEW YORK, NY	Jan 9, 2019	Certified
RESEARCH ANALYST I-200-17037-723153	$70,000	NEW YORK, NY	Feb 7, 2017	CERTIFIED
ANALYST, QUANTITATIVE RESEARCHER I-200-16305-699882	$97,000	NEW YORK, NY	Nov 1, 2016	CERTIFIED
ANALYST, QUANTITATIVE RESEARCHER I-200-16281-443888	$97,000	NEW YORK, NY	Oct 11, 2016	CERTIFIED

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