Question 1

Does Institute for the Future sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Institute for the Future has filed 4 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 4 total positions. The median salary for Institute for the Future's sponsored positions is $90,157.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does Institute for the Future pay?

Accepted Answer

Institute for the Future pays a median H-1B salary of $90,157 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 Institute for the Future's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does Institute for the Future also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Institute for the Future 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 Institute for the Future an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, Institute for the Future 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
2023	1	1
2020	1	1
2018	1	1

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Emerging Media Lab Research Manager I-200-25078-787588	$120,000	Palo Alto, CA	Mar 19, 2025	Certified
Research Manager, Emerging Media Lab I-200-23139-039450	$103,000	Palo Alto, CA	May 19, 2023	Certified
Emerging Media Lab Research Manager I-200-20325-922726	$77,314	Palo Alto, CA	Nov 20, 2020	Certified
RESEARCH MANAGER, EMERGING MEDIA LAB I-200-18094-552946	$62,400	PALO ALTO, CA	Apr 10, 2018	Certified

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