Last Updated Apr 2026
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National Radio Astronomy ObservatoryVisa Sponsorship

Overview

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

Yes. In 2025, National Radio Astronomy Observatory filed 16 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) and 0 PERM green card petitions with the Department of Labor.National Radio Astronomy Observatory pays a median H-1B salary of $81,640 for visa-sponsored positions across 5 states.National Radio Astronomy Observatory is not classified as an H-1B dependent employer.

Sponsors H1B

Yes

Sponsors Green Cards

Yes

H1B Dependent?

No

Green Card Commitment

25%

High

2025 H1B Filings

2025 Total Filings16
2025 New Employment0
2025 H1B Transfers1
2025 Renewals & Other15

2025 Green Card Filings

2025 PERM Filings0
2025 Certified0
Recent Certification Rate100%
Recent Processing Time16 months

Filing History

LCA and PERM filings by year

35810201620182020202220242025
LCA Filings
PERM Filings
YearLCA FilingsPERM Filings
2025
16
0
2024
20
4
2023
9
3
2022
5
2
2021
11
0
2019
3
0
2018
9
0
2017
10
0
2016
3
0

Sponsored Job Titles

Job TitlePositionsMinMedianMax
Assistant Scientist14$63,138$72,426$81,474
Software Engineer Iii8$67,059$81,557$107,162
Software Engineer Ii4$54,246$67,954$81,640
Associate Scientist4$78,806$80,592$83,803
Associate Scientist/Astronomy4$78,806$93,798$945,672
Radial Project Director3$72,120$78,806$84,386
Software Engineer3$68,723$68,723$86,986
Scientist/Astronomy2$90,015$106,690$123,365
Scientist/Research Engineer2$131,123$131,123$131,123
Associate Scientist/Research Engineer2$112,736$115,721$118,706

Worksites

LocationPositionsMinMedianMax
Charlottesville, Virginia50$50,794$101,049$945,672
Socorro, New Mexico33$49,296$97,375$108,534
Albuquerque, New Mexico7$60,398$94,660$107,162
Green Bank, West Virginia3$67,933$81,099$81,099
Magdalena, New Mexico1$87,360$87,360$87,360
Irving, Texas1$74,381$74,381$74,381
Berkeley, California1$63,264$63,264$63,264

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. National Radio Astronomy Observatory has filed 87 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 87 total positions across 5 states. The median salary for sponsored positions is $81,640.

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