Question 1

Does Resources for the Future sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Resources for the Future has filed 9 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 9 total positions. The median salary for Resources for the Future's sponsored positions is $62,400.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does Resources for the Future pay?

Accepted Answer

Resources for the Future pays a median H-1B salary of $62,400 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 Resources for the Future's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does Resources for the Future also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Resources for the Future 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 Resources for the Future an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, Resources for the Future 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Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn
2025	1	1	0
2024	1	1	0
2023	1	1	0
2021	1	1	0
2019	2	2	0
2017	3	2	1

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Fellow (environmental economist) I-200-25049-703866	$151,750	Washington, DC	Feb 18, 2025	Certified
Fellow (environmental economist) I-200-24331-500447	$158,200	Washington, DC	Nov 26, 2024	Certified
Fellow (political economist) I-200-23198-192504	$145,000	Washington, DC	Jul 17, 2023	Certified
Environmental Economist-Post Doctoral Researcher I-200-21119-269733	$80,000	Washington, DC	Apr 29, 2021	Certified
STAFF ACCOUNTANT I-200-19045-620248	$50,419	WASHINGTON, DC	Feb 14, 2019	Certified
STAFF ACCOUNTANT I-200-19045-571454	$50,419	WASHINGTON, DC	Feb 14, 2019	Certified
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE I-200-17130-986190	$57,949	WASHINGTON, DC	May 10, 2017	WITHDRAWN
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE I-200-17122-137490	$59,000	WASHINGTON, DC	May 2, 2017	CERTIFIED
RESEARCH ASSISTANT I-200-17122-510783	$62,400	WASHINGTON, DC	May 2, 2017	CERTIFIED

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