Question 1

Does Rates sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Rates has filed 3 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 3 total positions. The median salary for Rates's sponsored positions is $71,000.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does Rates pay?

Accepted Answer

Rates pays a median H-1B salary of $71,000 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 Rates's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does Rates also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

No, Rates 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Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn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	2	2	0	0
2024	1	1	0	0

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Research Engineer I-200-25157-064886	$71,000	Edinburg, TX	Jun 6, 2025	Certified
Research Engineer I-200-25153-042218	$71,000	Edinburg, TX	Jun 2, 2025	Certified
Project Manager I-200-24127-960448	$86,000	Mission, TX	May 6, 2024	Certified

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