Question 1

Does ICIJ sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ICIJ has filed 6 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 6 total positions. The median salary for ICIJ's sponsored positions is $70,689.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does ICIJ pay?

Accepted Answer

ICIJ pays a median H-1B salary of $70,689 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 ICIJ's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does ICIJ also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Based on public DOL records, ICIJ does not appear to have filed PERM labor certification applications for green card sponsorship.

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 ICIJ an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, ICIJ 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Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn
2025	1	1	0
2024	1	1	0
2021	1	1	0
2017	3	2	1

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Managing Editor I-203-25059-734480	$117,822	Washington, DC	Feb 28, 2025	Certified
Digital Editor I-203-24324-486344	$84,843	Washington, DC	Nov 19, 2024	Certified
Managing Editor I-203-21232-535680	$107,474	Washington, DC	Aug 20, 2021	Certified
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EDITOR I-203-17214-928168	$50,253	WASHINGTON, DC	Aug 9, 2017	CERTIFIED
REPORTER I-203-17118-099380	$56,534	WASHINGTON, DC	Apr 28, 2017	CERTIFIED
REPORTER I-203-17118-432784	$56,534	WASHINGTON, DC	Apr 28, 2017	WITHDRAWN

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