Question 1

Does National Radio Astronomy Observatory sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. National Radio Astronomy Observatory has filed 96 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 96 total positions across 7 states. The median salary for sponsored positions is $82,456.

Question 2

Does National Radio Astronomy Observatory sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. National Radio Astronomy Observatory has filed 12 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 488 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does National Radio Astronomy Observatory sponsor?

Accepted Answer

National Radio Astronomy Observatory has filed 96 LCAs covering 96 H-1B positions, and 12 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how National Radio Astronomy Observatory's sponsorship volume has changed over time. See the H-1B and Green Cards tabs for detailed breakdowns.

Question 4

How long does it take to get a green card through National Radio Astronomy Observatory?

Accepted Answer

The employer-sponsored green card process has three main stages: PERM labor certification with the DOL (6–18 months), I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS (4–6 months, or 15 days with premium processing), and adjustment of status or consular processing. National Radio Astronomy Observatory's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 488 days. For applicants from countries with visa backlogs like India and China, the wait for a visa number after I-140 approval can add years. The total timeline from start to green card is typically 1–5+ years.

Question 5

What is National Radio Astronomy Observatory's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

National Radio Astronomy Observatory's green card commitment rate is 31.6%, calculated by dividing the number of PERM green card filings by the number of new H-1B employment and transfer positions. A higher percentage indicates the company is more likely to sponsor employees for permanent residency rather than keeping them on temporary work visas.

Year	LCA Filings	PERM Filings
2026	9	0
2025	16	1
2024	20	6
2023	9	3
2022	5	2
2021	11	0
2019	3	0
2018	9	0
2017	10	0
2016	3	0

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Assistant Scientist	14	$63,138	$72,426	$81,474
Software Engineer Iii	9	$67,059	$81,390	$107,162
Software Engineer Ii	4	$54,246	$67,954	$81,640
Associate Scientist	4	$78,806	$80,592	$83,803
Associate Scientist/Astronomy	4	$78,806	$93,798	$945,672
Software Engineer	3	$68,723	$68,723	$86,986
Project Director	3	$95,326	$110,282	$111,592
Electronics Engineer Ii	3	$60,398	$68,991	$68,991
Radial Project Director	3	$72,120	$78,806	$84,386
Scientist/Computer Science	3	$83,491	$83,491	$90,015

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Charlottesville, Virginia	57	$50,794	$101,049	$945,672
Socorro, New Mexico	35	$49,296	$97,375	$108,534
Albuquerque, New Mexico	8	$60,398	$92,338	$107,162
Green Bank, West Virginia	3	$67,933	$81,099	$81,099
Laurel, Maryland	1	$83,491	$83,491	$83,491
Magdalena, New Mexico	1	$87,360	$87,360	$87,360
Irving, Texas	1	$74,381	$74,381	$74,381
Berkeley, California	1	$63,264	$63,264	$63,264
Alpharetta, Georgia	1	$81,390	$81,390	$81,390

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