Question 1

Does Intel sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Intel has filed 18,081 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 36,396 total positions across 40 states. The median salary for Intel's sponsored positions is $110,426.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does Intel pay?

Accepted Answer

Intel pays a median H-1B salary of $110,426 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 Intel's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does Intel also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Intel has filed 10,700 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 98.6% 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 Intel an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, Intel 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Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn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	2,597	2,596	1	0
2024	3,538	3,535	2	1
2023	3,218	3,213	4	1
2022	1,005	1,004	1	0
2021	2,920	2,917	0	3
2020	447	447	0	0
2019	1,270	1,262	1	7
2018	1,286	1,263	4	19
2017	1,421	1,411	5	5
2016	379	378	1	0

Intel — H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data

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