Question 1

Does NW Natural sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. NW Natural has filed 9 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 9 total positions across 2 states. The median salary for NW Natural's sponsored positions is $140,400.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does NW Natural pay?

Accepted Answer

NW Natural pays a median H-1B salary of $140,400 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 NW Natural's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does NW Natural also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. NW Natural has filed 1 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 NW Natural an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, NW Natural 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	1	1
2024	4	4
2023	1	1
2022	1	1
2020	1	1
2018	1	1

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Business Planning Consultant I-200-25161-077253	$178,297	Portland, OR	Jun 10, 2025	Certified
Data Engineer/Data Lead and Developer I-200-24305-445589	$140,240	Portland, OR	Oct 31, 2024	Certified
DB Developer/Administrator 3 I-200-24302-436696	$140,316	Portland, OR	Oct 28, 2024	Certified
SAP Solutions Architect I-200-24127-960558	$173,000	Portland, OR	May 6, 2024	Certified
Business Development Associate 3 I-200-24052-734203	$169,575	Portland, OR	Feb 20, 2024	Certified
Application Manager (IT) - Enterprise Asset Management I-200-23222-254302	$164,480	Boerne, TX	Aug 10, 2023	Certified
DB Developer/Administrator 3 I-200-22322-597385	$130,002	Portland, OR	Nov 18, 2022	Certified
Business Development Associate 3 I-200-20269-845870	$140,400	Portland, OR	Sep 25, 2020	Certified
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE 3 I-200-18051-665985	$130,000	PORTLAND, OR	Mar 7, 2018	Certified

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