Question 1

Does Merced College sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Merced College has filed 3 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 3 total positions. The median salary for Merced College's sponsored positions is $91,925.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does Merced College pay?

Accepted Answer

Merced College pays a median H-1B salary of $91,925 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 Merced College's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does Merced College also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Based on public DOL records, Merced College 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 Merced College an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, Merced College 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
2026	1	1
2025	1	1
2024	1	1

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Cybersecurity Specialist I-200-26021-576700	$91,042	Merced, CA	Jan 21, 2026	Certified
Network Analyst I-200-25174-122378	$91,925	Merced, CA	Jun 23, 2025	Certified
Director of Information Security I-200-24054-741870	$96,539	Merced, CA	Feb 22, 2024	Certified

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