Question 1

Does NVIDIA sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. NVIDIA has filed 6,482 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 142,613 total positions across 34 states. The median salary for NVIDIA's sponsored positions is $168,000.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does NVIDIA pay?

Accepted Answer

NVIDIA pays a median H-1B salary of $168,000 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 NVIDIA's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does NVIDIA also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. NVIDIA has filed 2,524 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 99.2% 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 NVIDIA an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

Yes, NVIDIA is classified as an H-1B dependent employer, meaning 15% or more of its workforce holds H-1B visas. H-1B dependent employers face additional attestation requirements when filing LCAs, including making good-faith efforts to recruit U.S. workers.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn
2025	1,898	1,885	1	12
2024	1,514	1,497	3	14
2023	1,041	1,034	1	6
2022	238	237	0	1
2021	525	525	0	0
2020	93	91	1	1
2019	269	264	1	4
2018	476	470	3	3
2017	295	292	3	0
2016	133	133	0	0

NVIDIA — H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data

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