Question 1

Does Magnetar Capital sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Magnetar Capital has filed 13 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 14 total positions across 2 states. The median salary for Magnetar Capital's sponsored positions is $130,000.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does Magnetar Capital pay?

Accepted Answer

Magnetar Capital pays a median H-1B salary of $130,000 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 Magnetar Capital's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does Magnetar Capital also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Magnetar Capital has filed 4 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 Magnetar Capital an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, Magnetar Capital 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
2025	2	2	0
2024	3	3	0
2017	7	6	1
2016	1	1	0

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Quantitative Analyst I-200-25132-966499	$200,000	Evanston, IL	May 12, 2025	Certified
INVESTMENT ANALYST I-200-25006-597901	$150,000	NEW YORK, NY	Jan 6, 2025	Certified
Machine Learning Engineer I-200-24288-404937	$220,000	New York, NY	Oct 14, 2024	Certified
Quantitative Analyst I-200-24110-905882	$200,000	Evanston, IL	Apr 19, 2024	Certified
Staff Accountant I-200-24110-905979	$104,000	Evanston, IL	Apr 19, 2024	Certified
FUND CONTROL SENIOR ASSOCIATE I-200-17261-034544	$63,190	EVANSTON, IL	Sep 18, 2017	CERTIFIED
QUANTITATIVE ANALYST I-200-17249-568709	$115,502	NEW YORK, NY	Sep 6, 2017	CERTIFIED
TRADING SYSTEM DEVELOPER, EXECUTIONS I-200-17233-638239	$115,482	EVANSTON, IL	Aug 21, 2017	CERTIFIED
QUANTITATIVE ANALYST I-200-17122-093758	$135,000	NEW YORK, NY	May 3, 2017	CERTIFIED
QUANTITATIVE ANALYST I-200-17111-172159	$135,000	NEW YORK, IL	Apr 27, 2017	DENIED
IT APPLICATION DEVELOPER I-200-17058-056798	$71,843	EVANSTON, IL	Mar 6, 2017	CERTIFIED
INVESTOR OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE I-200-17058-796293	$90,000	EVANSTON, IL	Mar 1, 2017	CERTIFIED
STORAGE ARCHITECT I-200-16347-490895	$130,000	EVANSTON, IL	Dec 12, 2016	CERTIFIED-WITHDRAWN

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