Question 1

Does Public Citizen sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Public Citizen has filed 8 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 8 total positions. The median salary for Public Citizen's sponsored positions is $87,359.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does Public Citizen pay?

Accepted Answer

Public Citizen pays a median H-1B salary of $87,359 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 Public Citizen's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does Public Citizen also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

No, Public Citizen 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Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn
2025	1	1	0	0
2023	1	1	0	0
2022	1	1	0	0
2021	3	2	0	1
2017	2	1	1	0

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Research Director III, Grade 11 I-200-25342-466680	$125,565	Washington, DC	Dec 8, 2025	Certified
Research Director III, Grade 11 I-200-23041-767218	$101,734	Washington, DC	Feb 10, 2023	Certified
Research Director III, Grade 11 I-200-22136-177335	$101,734	Washington, DC	May 16, 2022	Certified - Withdrawn
Research Director II, Grade 10 I-200-21138-320790	$87,359	Washington, DC	May 17, 2021	Certified
Research Director II, Grade 10 I-200-21041-069487	$87,359	Washington, DC	Feb 10, 2021	Withdrawn
Research Director II, Grade 10 I-200-21041-069940	$87,359	Washington, DC	Feb 10, 2021	Certified
RESEARCHER IX I-200-17080-516553	$68,964	WASHINGTON, DC	Mar 23, 2017	CERTIFIED
RESEARCHER IX I-200-17075-157121	$68,964	WASHINGTON, DC	Mar 17, 2017	DENIED

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