Question 1

Does LinkedIn sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. LinkedIn has filed 7,277 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 15,642 total positions across 27 states. The median salary for LinkedIn's sponsored positions is $145,891.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does LinkedIn pay?

Accepted Answer

LinkedIn pays a median H-1B salary of $145,891 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 LinkedIn's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does LinkedIn also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. LinkedIn has filed 2,280 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 99.5% 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 LinkedIn an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, LinkedIn 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Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn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	934	931	2	1
2024	1,141	1,134	4	3
2023	909	904	3	2
2022	317	317	0	0
2021	868	858	1	9
2020	259	255	0	4
2019	948	934	3	11
2018	886	869	4	13
2017	690	684	1	5
2016	217	214	2	1

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