Question 1

Does NYSERDA sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. NYSERDA has filed 7 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 7 total positions. The median salary for NYSERDA's sponsored positions is $107,000.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does NYSERDA pay?

Accepted Answer

NYSERDA pays a median H-1B salary of $107,000 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 NYSERDA's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does NYSERDA also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

No, NYSERDA 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
2025	3	3
2024	1	1
2023	1	1
2019	1	1
2017	1	1

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Sr. Counsel I-200-25247-288024	$139,906	New York, NY	Sep 4, 2025	Certified
Sr. Counsel I-200-25106-871927	$139,906	New York, NY	Apr 16, 2025	Certified
Sr. Counsel I-200-25092-822089	$139,906	New York, NY	Apr 2, 2025	Certified
Project Manager I-200-24092-845805	$107,000	New York, NY	Apr 1, 2024	Certified
Fellow I-200-23214-231893	$99,368	Albany, NY	Aug 2, 2023	Certified
PROJECT MANAGER I-200-19038-551053	$80,000	Albany, NY	Feb 11, 2019	Certified
SENIOR ASSOCIATE I-203-17074-990409	$100,000	NEW YORK, NY	Mar 21, 2017	Certified - Withdrawn

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